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.
Read the articleA gift for dad that lasts
A personal book for dad, with your child in the lead role
From a photo of you together...
...to a story made for dad
A personal read-aloud book in which dad and child share the adventure.
Create a personalized read-aloud book in which dad is not just mentioned, but joins your child as a recognizable sidekick on an adventure.
- Dad as a recognizable sidekick
- Ready within 15 minutes
- Preview first, pay after
- Luxury hardcover from €34.95
From a photo of you together...
...to a story made for dad
See a real example
From photo to a book for dad
In this example, Remy is the main character and dad joins as his sidekick. Flip through the complete book and see how personal details make the story recognizable.
From photo to story
Open the book
More than a gift
A book dad can keep reading with his child
A mug or pair of socks is nice for a while. A personal book becomes part of a moment that returns again and again: on the sofa, at bedtime, or on a quiet Sunday afternoon.
Dad does not just get his name in a story. He joins in as a sidekick, with small details that make the story feel like your family.
A gift with your story
A shared read-aloud moment
A memory for later
More inspiration for dad
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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.
Read the articleWhy parents create these
More than a gift: a memory that stays
More than 100 families have already created their own book
The moment gets a lasting place
The birth, the big-sibling weeks or that one birthday: the story of right now, to pick up again and again later.
Reading aloud becomes their moment
Children point themselves out on every page. The rhyme makes reading aloud extra enjoyable, night after night.
Made safely and with care
Photos are deleted after processing. Every book is printed in the Netherlands as a luxury hardcover.
“It is already one of Bernd's favorite books”
How it works
Create your personalized children's book with AI in just a few simple steps. Within 15 minutes your book is ready.
1
About your child
Upload one clear photo and fill in a few details. We use these to make the story and hero personal.
2
Your story
Choose a theme from your child's photo, upload an inspiration source, or pick one of our curated themes.
3
Your hero
We generate a unique illustrated character that truly looks like your child. Pick the variant that fits best.
4
Your book
Pick the cover that fits your story best, preview the complete book and adjust illustrations and text.
Shipped within 3-4 business days
Luxury hardcover, printed in the Netherlands
Securely upload your photo and start instantly
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Start nowWhat you get
What exactly do you get?
A complete and personal book, from first idea to a luxury hardcover on your doormat.
- A unique rhyming story, written around your child
- 24 pages, bound as a luxury hardcover
- Your child and an optional sidekick recognizable in every illustration
- Printed and finished with care in the Netherlands
- See the whole book in a preview before you order
- Your photo is processed safely and deleted afterwards
Shipped within 3–4 business days · luxury hardcover from €34.95
How much does a book cost?
A personalized book from BoekjesAtelier is made especially for your child. Each book is unique and is carefully printed and delivered to your home.
1 copy
€34.952nd copy
€29.953rd copy (and more)
€24.95 eachShipping€3.50 per order
★Order an extra copy: as a gift for grandparents or to save for later. Extra copies of the same book are cheaper when ordered together.
Why BoekjesAtelier
At BoekjesAtelier, personalization goes further than just a name. We create a book in a style that suits you: think of the mood of the birth announcement, the nursery, or a favorite stuffed animal. With the help of Artificial Intelligence (AI), we create a book that is completely unique. Privacy and security come first. Photos are not stored. The platform was developed by an expert with a cybersecurity background, so that privacy and security have been built in from the start. BoekjesAtelier is a Dutch company. Every book is printed in the Netherlands and carefully finished as a luxury hardcover.
Personal story, specially written for your child
A unique adventure tailored to your child's personality, interests and preferences.
Main character based on a photo of your child
Your child becomes the hero of their own story, recognizable and personal.
Style tailored to your taste or photo
Based on a birth announcement, favorite stuffed animal or wallpaper from the nursery, for example.
Written in rhyme form
Stimulates language development, more pleasant to read aloud and suitable for bedtime routine.
FAQ
Questions about a personal gift for dad
Is this only suitable as a Father's Day gift?
No. It is also a lovely gift for dad's birthday, a first Father's Day, a new baby, or simply to show him how much he means to you.
Can dad really join the illustrations?
Yes. You can add dad as a sidekick. A photo helps us make him recognizable in the illustrations and bring him back throughout the story.
Can I include multiple children in the gift?
The book has one main character: your child. You can add one sidekick, such as dad, so the story stays clear and recognizable.
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.
Create a gift for dad that he can keep reading with your child
Start with a photo and a few details. Within 15 minutes, a personal example book will be ready.
Create the book for dadStart free · preview first, pay after