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For pakjesavond
A personalized Sinterklaas book in which your child becomes a Hulppiet
From a photo of your child...
...to their own Sinterklaas story
Your child rescues a lost present and becomes an official Hulppiet.
A lost present, a trail of kruidnoten across the rooftops and a Sint who is truly impressed. Made in 15 minutes, with your child in the leading role.
- Your child as a Hulppiet of Sinterklaas
- Made in 15 minutes
- Premium hardcover, shipped within 3-4 business days
A real example
Page through a complete Sinterklaas book
In this example Milou finds a lost present beside her shoe, follows the trail of crumbs across the rooftops and slides down a chimney. Read the whole book before you start your own.
Pakjesavond
A Sinterklaas gift that is about your own child
The shoe by the fireplace, the kruidnoten, the rooftops and the chimney: everything that makes pakjesavond exciting, with your child as the main character. The story runs from the lost present to the moment Sinterklaas says: "You really are a Hulppiet!"
- Your child's name, in the title and on every page
- A recognizable character created from a photo
- A brother, sister, parent or pet as a sidekick
- Works from baby to toddler and preschooler
Plus everything every book can hold: the favourite cuddly toy, hobbies, pet and small details from your family. Each book is a 21 x 21 cm hardcover with 24 pages, ships to the Netherlands and Belgium within 3 to 4 business days, and your child's photo is deleted from our servers once the character is made.
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
Frequently asked questions
Questions about a personalized Sinterklaas book
Will the book arrive in time for pakjesavond?
Your book ships within 3 to 4 business days of your order and is delivered within 2 business days after that. In a hurry? Add Express processing at checkout and your book goes out within 2 to 3 business days.
What is the story about?
On pakjesavond your child finds a lost present beside their own shoe, clearly meant for another child. They follow the trail of kruidnoten across the rooftops, slide down a chimney and hand the present to Sinterklaas themselves. The Sint is so impressed that he names your child an official Hulppiet.
Is this book suitable for a baby or a very young toddler?
Yes. The story adapts to your child's age. For the youngest children your child stays the hero through small acts of bravery: spotting the present, holding the sack and being carried across the rooftops.
Can a brother, sister or parent join the story?
Yes. Add a sidekick and they appear on every page. With a brother or sister the two become Hulppieten together, just like Noud and Tess in their book.
Can I still adjust the story and the illustrations?
Yes. You see the complete book online before you order and can edit or regenerate the text and illustrations page by page.
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Create a Sinterklaas book with your child as Hulppiet
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