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A 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, shipped within 3-4 business days
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
More than a gift
A book dad can keep reading with his child
A mug or a pair of socks is nice for a while. A personal book becomes a moment that returns again and again: on the sofa, at bedtime or on a quiet Sunday afternoon. And dad is really part of it.
- Dad as sidekick, drawn recognizably from a photo
- His hobby or superpower as the thread of the adventure
- One of dad's typical sayings or jokes
- A message from your child to dad
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 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.
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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 dad€34.95 · preview your book before you pay