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A mother and Sam reading a personalized picture book together in the bathroom, beside Sam’s green dinosaur toy and mint green potty

August 23, 2026Lisa, Team BoekjesAtelier

Why a personalized book helps with potty training

A book is a calm, low-pressure way to introduce your child to potty training, without asking them to practise straight away.

Three illustrations from the personal book “Sam op het potje”: Sam sitting his dinosaur toy on the potty, the cover of the book, and Sam sticking a star on his reward chart

August 19, 2026Lisa, Team BoekjesAtelier

The 5 best books about potty training

From well-known toddler classics to a personal story starring your own child: five books that make potty training easier to talk about at home.

Pregnant mother and daughter reading the personalized book Julia wordt grote zus together

August 12, 2026Lisa, Team BoekjesAtelier

Preparing your child for a new brother or sister: 6 practical tips

A new baby is joining the family. These six simple tips help your child understand what is changing, without turning becoming a big sibling into one big project.

Dad reading a personalized children’s book with his child on the sofa

July 19, 2026Lisa, Team BoekjesAtelier

Reading with silly voices: why funny dad voices are so much fun

Reading with silly voices does not have to be perfect. A grumbly bear or whispering pirate can turn story time into a little game together.

Four printed personalized children’s books by BoekjesAtelier: three newborn-gift books with matching birth announcement cards and the holiday book Syb en Pim in Italië

July 17, 2026Wouter and Lisa, Team BoekjesAtelier

What makes a children’s book with a photo really personal?

A child’s photo can be printed in the book or used to create an illustrated character. Compare the options and see a real example.

Collage of three favorite children's books: The Very Hungry Caterpillar, the personalized Pim books by BoekjesAtelier and The Gruffalo

16 July 2026Lisa, Team BoekjesAtelier

Our favorite children's books for babies and toddlers

From The Very Hungry Caterpillar to The Gruffalo and our own personalized book: these are the children's books that keep coming off the shelf in our home.

Banner with three customer reactions about BoekjesAtelier beside a cosy open storybook

July 12, 2026Wouter and Lisa, Team BoekjesAtelier

More than 100 children are now being read to from a BoekjesAtelier book

Four months after our official start, more than 100 children are already being read to from a BoekjesAtelier book. Here is what customers told us and how we keep improving.

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

30 June 2026Lisa, Team BoekjesAtelier

5 original gifts for dad from a baby, toddler, or preschooler

Looking for an original gift for dad from a baby, toddler, or preschooler? These 5 personal gift ideas are practical, thoughtful, and made for real family moments.

A collage with a mother and daughter reading the book "Julia wordt grote zus" together in the centre, flanked by the covers of "Julia wordt grote zus" and "Liam en Eli worden grote broers"

24 June 2026Lisa, Team BoekjesAtelier

The best books about becoming a big brother or big sister

Seven books about becoming a big brother or sister: Karel, Bobbi, Anna, Miffy and Sam Lloyd, plus two personalized books in which the child plays the lead.