From the birth announcement
Colors, atmosphere, and visual language
Think of the coral-pink palette, minimalist line art, hearts, and soft botanical details in Milou’s card. Together, they guide the book’s visual direction.
From first announcement to favorite storybook
Turn your birth announcement and baby photo into a personalized children’s book
Two precious keepsakes become one story
Illustrations, colors, and recognizable details inspired by your own card — with your child starring in a brand-new story.
- Ready in about 15 minutes
- Preview the full book before ordering
- Luxury hardcover from €34.95
What becomes personal?
The card sets the mood. The photo makes your child recognizable.
We combine two different kinds of inspiration. The result feels familiar without simply copying the birth announcement.
From the baby photo
A recognizable main character
The photo helps features such as hair, eyes, and face return in an illustrated character that looks like your child.
Chosen by your family
A brand-new rhyming story
You choose the subject and share personal details. These become an original adventure that fits your child and family.
See a real example
How Yara’s birth announcement became a jungle adventure
The jungle animals and soft watercolor atmosphere of the card became the inspiration. Yara’s photo put her at the heart of a completely new story.
From card and photo to story
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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”
What 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.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about a book inspired by your birth announcement
What do I need to get started?
A clear photo or scan of the birth announcement and a photo in which your child is clearly visible. You will also share a few details for the story.
Will the birth announcement be copied exactly?
No. The card provides visual inspiration for colors, atmosphere, and illustrative elements. The book receives a new design and a completely original story.
Can I make the book if my child is no longer a baby?
Yes. You can make this book at any age. Use a recent photo for the character; the birth announcement can still inspire the visual style.
Can I preview the book before paying?
Yes. You first see every page and can adjust text and illustrations. You only order the hardcover when you are happy with it.
What happens to the photos I upload?
Your photos are processed securely to create the book and are then deleted. You can find more information in our privacy policy.
Does this work as a newborn gift?
Yes. Ask the parents for a digital copy or photo of the birth announcement and a clear baby photo. It becomes a thoughtful gift that can still be read years later.
Give the birth announcement a new chapter
Upload the card and a photo of your child. In about 15 minutes, you can preview your personalized storybook.