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Collage with a grandpa book cover on the left, grandma reading with her grandchild in the middle, and the Sarah en Oma's Eendjesfeest cover on the right

June 20, 2026Lisa, Team BoekjesAtelier

4 fun ideas for a personal book for grandma or grandpa

How to create a gift for grandma or grandpa that is not only lovely to give, but gets read again and again.

Yara's birth announcement card, photo of baby Yara, and a mother reading the personal read-aloud book with her child

June 15, 2026Lisa, Team BoekjesAtelier

What to do with a birth announcement card? 5 ideas that last longer

A birth announcement card is often too beautiful and personal to simply put in a drawer. Here are 5 ideas to turn it into a lasting memory.

Collage of personalized children's book covers with two characters: brother and sister, child and dad, child and stuffed animal, child and dog, and child and grandpa

June 3, 2026Lisa, Team BoekjesAtelier

The 5 best ideas for a personalized children's book with 2 characters

Which characters can you include in a personalized children's book? Five lovely ideas with two characters — from a brother or sister to a stuffed animal, pet, dad or grandpa.

Collage of Remy, the cover of his Father's Day book "Remy's super papa", and a photo of dad and Remy reading the book together

May 22, 2026Wouter and Lisa, Team BoekjesAtelier

4 fun ideas to add to your Father's Day book

A personalized Father's Day book gets extra special when you add small personal details. Four practical ideas to make your book truly unique — including dad as a sidekick.

Collage of Milou with her stuffed fox Vos, the cover of her book "Milou en de Bospicknick", and an illustration where Vos appears as her sidekick

May 12, 2026Wouter, Team BoekjesAtelier

New features: a sidekick and a smoother flow

Two long-requested improvements: a sidekick in the story (sibling, grandparent, pet, or stuffed animal) and an easier way to make your book.

Collage of Fiene, the cover of her personalized birthday book, and a festive birthday illustration

May 7, 2026Lisa, Team BoekjesAtelier

The best birthday gift for a child: a personalized book

Looking for an original birthday gift for a child? A personalized book from BoekjesAtelier is personal, lasting, and special — for every child from age 1 to 4.

Collage of six sources of inspiration for a personalized children's book: birth announcement, nursery, stuffed animal, beach, tractor and standard themes

April 30, 2026Lisa, Team BoekjesAtelier

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 truly fits your child.

Collage of the cover of the book "Grote broer Remy", a photo of Remy and the inspiration illustration of a big brother gently listening to mum's belly

April 26, 2026Lisa, Team BoekjesAtelier

Becoming a big brother or sister? How to gently prepare your child for a new baby

A new baby is on the way. A personalized storybook helps your child prepare for life as a big brother or sister in a calm, recognizable way.

Photo of a happy child next to the 'For the best dad' illustration — inspiration for a personal Father's Day gift

April 18, 2026Lisa, Team BoekjesAtelier

Father's Day Gift Ideas for Dads Who Have Everything

Looking for an original Father's Day gift? Here are personal ideas that won't end up forgotten — including one they'll come back to again and again.