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Collage of the BoekjesAtelier process: from personal input to illustration to printed book

April 15, 2026Wouter, Team BoekjesAtelier

Why We Build With Security From Day One

At BoekjesAtelier, parents upload photos and share personal details. That makes security a prerequisite. Here is how we approach it.

Collage of a personalized birthday book, a Montessori busy board, and a baby walker

April 8, 2026Lisa, Team BoekjesAtelier

Gifts for a 1-year-old: what actually got used in our house

Looking for a first birthday gift that actually gets used? These are the five gifts that lasted for months in our house, plus what I would add today.

Photo of Otis as a baby, smiling in his cot

April 3, 2026Lisa, Team BoekjesAtelier

From Favourite Stuffed Animal to Children's Book

Almost every child has one: a stuffed animal that goes everywhere with them. That same beloved toy can also get a role in their very own bedtime story.

Mother's Day collage with a craft gift and a personalized book example

March 29, 2026Lisa, Team BoekjesAtelier

The First Mother's Day Gift She Will Actually Keep

Looking for a first Mother's Day gift? These personal ideas feel special on the day itself and are the kind of gifts she will genuinely keep.

Pim's children's room with airplane theme as inspiration for a children's book

March 26, 2026Lisa, Team BoekjesAtelier

From Children's Room to Children's Book

Jungle wallpaper, stars on the ceiling, or a room full of dinosaurs. Use the atmosphere of a child's room as inspiration for a personalized children's book.

Yara's birth announcement, photo of baby Yara, and the cover of her children's book

March 20, 2026Lisa, Team BoekjesAtelier

From Birth Announcement to Personalized Children's Book

Turn the colours, illustrations and atmosphere of a birth announcement into a personalized children’s book with your child in the lead role.

Collage showing the four steps in the evolution of personalized children's books

March 14, 2026Wouter, Team BoekjesAtelier

The History of Personalized Children's Books

From a name in a book to fully personalized children’s stories. This is how personalized children’s books evolved over the years.

Collage with personalized newborn gift inspiration

March 6, 2026Lisa, Team BoekjesAtelier

The Most Fun Personalized Newborn Gifts

Looking for an original newborn gift? These are our favorite personalized newborn gifts, including practical tips and links.

February 10, 2026Wouter and Lisa, Team BoekjesAtelier

Where It All Began: The Adventures of Pim

The personal story behind BoekjesAtelier: from an early experiment with AI to a platform where everyone can create a personalized children's book.