Inspiration for a personalized children's book: 6 original ideas
Which photo or inspiration should you use for a personalized children’s book? Six original ideas, from a birth announcement to a favorite tractor, for a book that fits your child.
Want to create a personalized children’s book, but unsure which photo or inspiration to use?
Don’t worry: there’s a lot more possible than just a photo of your child. Here are six ideas for a personal book that fits your child.
1. The birth announcement card, also a lovely newborn gift
This might just be the most special source of inspiration.
A birth announcement is often chosen with great care. Think of colors, illustrations, fonts and symbols that perfectly match the arrival of your little one. That style can return in a storybook. As a newborn gift, it is instantly something that has clearly been thought about.
Think of:
- a hot-air balloon theme
- animals from the announcement
- moon and stars
- flowers or forest animals
- soft watercolor tones
Lovely as a newborn gift, for a first birthday or as a keepsake from the baby years.
2. The nursery
A baby or children's room often says a lot about the atmosphere a child grows up in.
Do you have jungle wallpaper? Then the story can play out among giraffes and monkeys. Is the room full of stars? Then it might become an adventure to the moon.
Inspiration from the room:
- wallpaper
- wall stickers
- color scheme
- furniture
- lamps or accessories
Your child recognizes their own room in the book.
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3. The favorite stuffed animal
Almost every child has one: a stuffed animal that goes everywhere with them.
A book featuring the favorite stuffed animal often goes down well at story time. It makes the story feel familiar and fun.
Think of:
- a teddy bear as a travel companion
- a rabbit who can talk
- a mischievous little fox
- a dinosaur who helps on adventures
Bonus: include the stuffed animal's name in the story too.
4. A meaningful place
Some places mean a lot to a family. Why not bring that place into a book?
For example:
- the beach you love to visit
- the forest around the corner
- grandma and grandpa's garden
- the city where your child was born
- your favorite holiday destination
Your child recognizes that place straight away.
5. A hobby or interest
Even young children often have clear preferences.
Maybe your child loves:
- tractors
- horses
- fire trucks
- princesses
- space travel
- their favorite pet
Use a photo of that interest as the starting point and build an adventure around it.
6. Prefer not to upload an inspiration photo? Pick a theme
That's fine too.
You can also choose one of our standard themes, such as:
- jungle
- hot-air balloon
- big brother or sister
- birthday
- race
- princesses
- dinosaurs
- Father’s Day
It still becomes a personal book, with your child in the lead role.
A book that's really about your child
A standard gift is quickly forgotten. A personal book is often kept for years.
That’s why many parents, grandparents and friends choose a personalized story their child can recognize themselves in.
More example books, and how making one works step by step, are on the inspiration page.
This is how Pim’s aeroplane room became a book: From Children's Room to Children's Book.
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