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A gift for grandma and grandpa that lasts
A personal book for grandma or grandpa, with their grandchild in the lead role
From a photo of them together...
...to a story made for grandma or grandpa
A personal read-aloud book in which grandparent and grandchild share the adventure.
Create a personalized read-aloud book in which grandma or grandpa is not just mentioned, but joins your child as a recognizable sidekick on an adventure.
- Grandma or grandpa as a recognizable sidekick
- Ready within 15 minutes
- Preview first, pay after
- Luxury hardcover, shipped within 3-4 business days
See a real example
From photo to a book for grandma
In this example, Sarah is the main character and grandma joins as her sidekick. Grandma usually brings cookies to feed the ducks; for grandma's birthday, Sarah turns the tables. Flip through the complete book.
From photo to story
More than a gift
A book grandma and grandpa keep reading with their grandchild
Flowers are sweet and chocolate disappears quickly. A personal book becomes a moment that returns again and again: on the sofa while babysitting or right before bed. And grandma or grandpa is really part of it.
- Grandma or grandpa as sidekick, drawn recognizably from a photo
- What your child calls them: grandma, nana, opa or something all their own
- A regular outing or ritual they share
- A message from your grandchild to grandma or grandpa
Plus everything every book can include: your child's name, a recognizable character based on a photo, their favourite plushie, hobbies, pet and little details from your family. Every book is a hardcover of 21 x 21 cm with 24 pages, ships within 3 to 4 business days to the Netherlands and Belgium, and your child's photo is deleted from our servers once the character has been created.
How it works
How to create your personalized children's book
In four clear steps, you go from a photo and an idea to a personal story with original illustrations.
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A look inside the atelier
See how your book takes shape
We use AI to bring together your photo, story choices and selected style. You choose the characters and cover, and can preview and adjust the complete book before it is printed.
Book & price
How much does a personalized children's book from BoekjesAtelier cost?
A clear overview of what is included and what each copy costs.
Included in every book
- A personal rhyming story written around your child
- 24 pages, square hardcover of 21 x 21 cm, printed in the Netherlands
- Your child and an optional sidekick recognizable in the illustrations
- A complete preview that you can adjust before ordering
- Shipped within 3 to 4 business days of your order, to the Netherlands and Belgium
- Your child's photo is deleted from our servers once the character has been created
1 copy€34.95
2nd copy€29.95
3rd copy (and more)€24.95
Shipping€3.50 per order
Extra copies of the same book cost less when ordered together — perfect for grandparents or for keeping one safe.
Made with care
You stay in control, from the first photo to the printed book
Preview and adjust everything first. Only then decide whether to order.
Your photos remain yours
Photos are processed securely and deleted after processing.
Printed in the Netherlands
24 pages in full colour, bound as a luxury hardcover.
The makers
We are Wouter and Lisa, parents of Pim. His first book took us months of evenings and weekends, and BoekjesAtelier grew out of it. We still build and run the platform ourselves, and with our background in cybersecurity we handle the photos you upload with care.
Wouter & Lisa — Pim's parents
FAQ
Questions about a personal gift for grandma and grandpa
Which occasion is this gift for?
A birthday, Grandparents' Day, the holidays, or no occasion at all. Pick one recognizable moment that truly belongs to them, like a regular outing or ritual; that usually works better than cramming in every memory.
Can grandma or grandpa really join the illustrations?
Yes. You add grandma or grandpa as a sidekick. A photo helps us make them recognizable in the illustrations and bring them back throughout the story.
Can I include both grandma and grandpa in the book?
The book has one main character: your child. You can add one sidekick, so grandma or grandpa, to keep the story clear and recognizable. Want to surprise both? You can create two books.
Can I see the book before ordering?
Yes. You create a free example book first. Only when you are happy with it do you order the luxury hardcover.
More inspiration for grandma and grandpa
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Create a gift for grandma or grandpa that they keep reading with their grandchild
Start with a photo and a few details. Within 15 minutes, a personal example book will be ready.
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