Personalised goalkeeper story book for child: your child and the New Goalkeeper

When the usual goalkeeper cannot play, football-loving your child is asked to stand between the posts for the first time. At first your child would rather be scoring goals, but soon discovers the satisfaction of spotting passes, calling to teammates and making an important save.

Ages 5-8
Big Match Day
Animated film

See the cover free before you pay.

Cover of “Leo and the Lost Egg”, a personalised picture book starring Leo — An example book in the animated film style

What happens in your child and the New Goalkeeper

Your child arrives ready to play up front.
The team needs someone to try goalkeeping.
Your child learns where to stand and watch.
A fast counter-attack tests your child's focus.
Your child makes a save and helps the team play together.

How the first page could read

Your child loved the part of football where the ball flew towards the other goal. A quick pass, a dash down the pitch, a shot between the posts — that was the plan. But at Saturday practice, the coach held up a pair of goalkeeper gloves and looked around the team.

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 goalkeeper story book for child is made for football-loving 5–8-year-olds who are curious about every position on the pitch. Rather than centring on a final score or a trophy, the story follows your child through the smaller challenge of trying an unfamiliar role. Goalkeeping gives your child a new view of the game: watching where teammates are, calling out clearly and staying ready while play moves away. The key moment is not being perfect straight away, but noticing what helps and making one focused save. Parents can add your child's age and little details, while a photo helps make the young goalkeeper the star of all 15 illustrated story spreads.

Reading it together

Before reading, ask your child which football position they would most like to try and why.
Pause when your child puts on the gloves and talk about what a goalkeeper can see from the goal.
Afterwards, invite your child to name one helpful thing a teammate can say during a game.

Suggested art style: Animated film

The animated film style gives the moving ball, quick saves and wide pitch scenes a lively, easy-to-follow feel. A sidekick idea: a chatty little sideline robin. You can pick any of the four styles and change the details in the form.

Make your child and the New Goalkeeper

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

Is this personalised goalkeeper story book suitable for a child who has never played in goal?

Yes. Your child begins the story as someone who would rather play further up the pitch, so the book introduces goalkeeping through simple moments: putting on gloves, looking across the field, talking to teammates and reacting to a shot. It is about having a go at a new position, not already knowing every rule.

How is your child included in the book?

You share one photo of your child and answer a few questions, including their name, age, chosen art style, adventure and small personal details. Picture to Story uses these to create a 32-page personalised picture book starring your child, with 15 illustrated story spreads. You can see the cover before paying.

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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