A personalised first day of school book starring your child
Ease first-day jitters with a personalized school story that prepares your child for their educational adventure.
Make their first day of school bookAbout this story
Starting school is a big adventure! This personalized book helps children feel excited and prepared for their first day. They'll meet new friends, discover fun activities, and learn that school is an amazing place to grow and learn.
Why children love it
- Reduces school anxiety
- Builds excitement
- Prepares for transitions
Adventures you can choose
In the their own home town world, their own cosy home, garden, street, park and town, drawn as a warm storybook world, your child can:
- The best day ever: turns an ordinary day into the best day ever.
- A surprise for someone: plans a big surprise for someone they love.
- The little mystery: solves a funny little mystery around the house and town.
Then make it theirs: pick a helper, how they solve problems, a special item, their favourite colour and animal, and the lesson the story should land. Suitable for 3-6 years.
What’s in the book
HardcoverPaperback- 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, online reader and read-aloud on every page
Questions about the first day of school book
What happens in a personalised first day of school book?
Starting school is a big adventure! This personalized book helps children feel excited and prepared for their first day. They'll meet new friends, discover fun activities, and learn that school is an amazing place to grow and learn. Your child is drawn as the hero on all 15 illustrated spreads, and the story is written around their name, age and favourite things.
What age is the first day of school book for?
It suits 3-6 years. The story length and vocabulary adjust to the age you enter.
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.
How much does it cost?
The digital book is $14.99. A printed paperback is $34.99 and a hardcover is $44.99, both with shipping and the digital book included. Every extra book for your family is 20% off.