Personalised book about childhood vaccinations for your child

On vaccination day, your child goes to the clinic with a trusted grown-up, with plenty of time to look around and ask what will happen. By taking the appointment one small step at a time, your child finds their own quiet way to be brave.

Ages 3-7
Their own home town
Storybook watercolour

See the cover free before you pay.

Cover of “Ava and the Missing Rainbow”, a personalised picture book starring Ava — An example book in the storybook watercolour style

What happens in your child Gets Their Vaccination

Your child gets ready for their appointment with a familiar comfort item.
At the clinic, your child notices the waiting-room pictures and sits close to their grown-up.
Your child asks the nurse what will happen next and listens carefully.
Your child chooses how to be comfortable while the vaccination is given.
Afterwards, your child leaves feeling proud of having taken part in their own way.

How the first page could read

On vaccination day, your child held their grown-up’s hand all the way to the clinic. There was time to look at the pictures on the wall, take a slow breath and ask, “What happens next?” your child was ready to find out, one small step at a time.

Your child’s name, look and little details replace these words, and the whole story is written for their age.

Why this story works

A vaccination appointment can feel unfamiliar, especially when a child is not sure what to expect. This 32-page personalised picture book gives your child a calm, clear sequence to return to: getting ready, waiting with a grown-up, asking a question, finding a comfortable position and heading home afterwards. It keeps the focus on the child’s choices and feelings rather than on medical detail. Seeing their own face illustrated throughout makes the setting more recognisable, while a chosen comfort item or familiar detail can make the story feel close to home. The gentle wording suits children aged 3 to 7 and leaves room for parents to talk together.

Reading it together

Read the story together before an appointment, pausing when your child asks what might happen next.
Let your child point out the part where they sit close to their grown-up and choose a comforting detail for the story.
After reading, invite your child to name one question they would like to ask at the appointment.

Suggested art style: Storybook watercolour

Soft watercolour scenes make the clinic, waiting room and familiar grown-up feel calm and approachable. A sidekick idea: your child's favourite small soft toy. You can pick any of the four styles and change the details in the form.

Make your child Gets Their Vaccination

Add one photo and answer a few questions. This story is picked for you, and you’ll see the cover before you decide.

Start with a photo

What’s in the book

A hardcover and a paperback copy of the same personalised picture book, seen from above — Both editions are 8.5" × 8.5" with the same 32 pages. The hardcover has rigid boards; the paperback has a soft cover.

pages: 32pages
full-page pictures of your child: 15full-page pictures of your child
square book (21.6 × 21.6 cm): 8.5" × 8.5"square book (21.6 × 21.6 cm)
years, words matched to their age: 2–8years, words matched to their age

Front cover with their name in the title
Title page with their portrait and your dedication
15 spreads: a picture on one page, the story on the other
“The End” page made especially for them
Printed: premium full-colour paper, paperback or hardcover
Digital: PDF and online flip-book reader

Questions

How is your child included in this vaccination story?

Upload one photo of your child, then answer a few questions about their name, age, preferred art style, adventure and little details. Picture to Story uses these to create a 32-page picture book starring your child. You can see the cover before paying.

Is this personalised book suitable to read before a vaccination appointment?

Yes. It is written for children aged 3 to 7 and follows a simple appointment-day routine, from arriving with a grown-up to going home afterwards. It is a reassuring story about questions, comfort and courage, rather than medical advice or clinical information.

Can I see the book before I pay?

Yes. Your child’s cover and the first page of the story are made while you answer the questions, usually in under a minute, and you see them before checkout. You only pay if you love it.

How long does it take?

The digital book is usually ready about 10 minutes after you order. Printed books take 3 to 5 working days to print, then 3 to 7 days to post in the UK and US.

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