Personalised story book from dad to child: your child and Dad’s Fix-It Box

What happens in your child and Dad's Fix-It Box

1. A wobbly plant pot needs a steady new home.
2. A torn picture calls for a clever paper repair.
3. A draughty den needs a cosy finishing touch.
4. A loose toy wheel gets a simple fix.
5. Your child adds one useful idea to Dad’s Fix-It Box.

How the first page could read

On the shelf by the front door sat Dad’s Fix-It Box. It was not very big, but it held tape, string, a little torch and some surprising bits and bobs. “Ready to help?” Dad asked. Your child peeped inside and nodded. There was plenty to do around the house today.

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

Why this story works

This personalised story book from dad to child gives your child a practical role alongside Dad, with small household problems that feel familiar to children aged three to six. Rather than making everything work at once, Dad pauses, looks closely and tries simple ideas with your child. The story leaves room for your child’s own little details, so the helper in the Fix-It Box adventure looks like them and carries their name. It is a warm choice for a dad-and-child read together, especially for children who like tools, making, sorting and finding a use for everyday things. The gentle problem-solving is rooted in home, teamwork and trying again.

Reading it together

• Read Dad’s questions aloud and pause to ask your child what they would try before turning the page.
• After reading, let your child choose a safe household item to add to their own pretend fix-it box.
• Use the story as a prompt for a small shared task, such as sorting pencils, taping a torn drawing or making a cosy cushion den.

Suggested art style: Coloured pencil

Coloured pencil gives the tools, tape, toys and home details a tactile, hand-made feel that suits a practical story. A sidekick idea: a small torch called Beam. You can pick any of the four styles and change the details in the form.