Personalised children's books

We hand-picked every gift in this guide from the range we stock. For each one, we looked at who it suits and what it does, whether that is a dinosaur fan, a princess lover or a grandchild, and for which occasion, such as birthdays or Christmas.

We also kept a mix of kinds and budgets. That way you can choose a story book, a colouring book or a Christmas gift that fits the child you have in mind, and your budget.

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Personalised children's books are a warm way to say you thought of a child, and these two Christmas colouring books show the idea well. Each has the child's name on the cover and throughout, plus a short message on the first page. One has a fairy theme and one has elves.

Personalised Fairy Colouring Book It's Christmas (£8.95)

A gift that says you listened. This Christmas fairy colouring book has 28 pages of fairy fun, and the child's name runs across the cover and throughout the book. Add a short two-line message on the first page, so it feels written for them. A niece or granddaughter who loves fairies will enjoy it. Test pens on a small part of a page first, to stop colour bleeding between pages.

Best for: Fairy fans this Christmas.

Personalised It's Christmas Elf Colouring Book (£8.95)

Great to pop in a stocking, this elf colouring book gives 28 pages of Christmas colouring. The child's name appears on the cover and throughout the book, so it feels like theirs from the start. Add a short two-line message on the first page to make it personal. Suits a nephew or grandchild who likes to colour, and is not suitable for children under 3.

Best for: Colouring fans at Christmas.

Personalised children's books are story and activity books with the child's name on them. Here are two picks for a parent, grandparent or friend: a Christmas activity book with stickers, and a counting dinosaur book with a wooden toy. Both are made to order.

Personalised Christmas Activity Book & Stickers (£14.95)

A cosy treat for winter evenings, this activity book has the child's name on the cover and throughout the activities. It includes 28 colouring pages and a set of assorted Christmas stickers, plus a short message on the first page. It is aimed at children aged 5 and over, and younger children can join in with an adult's help. It works well as a stocking gift for a child who enjoys colouring and stickers.

Best for: Grandchildren at Christmas.

Personalised Dinosaur Book, Wooden Stacking Toy (£22.95)

Ideal for anyone who loves dinosaurs, this book tells a counting story about dinosaurs balancing on a larger dinosaur's back. It helps little ones count along as they read. It comes with a wooden stacking dinosaur toy that carries the child's name. You can personalise the book with the child's name, a sender's role such as Mummy, and a short message. A thoughtful pick for a grandchild or a niece or nephew who is learning to count.

Best for: Little ones who love dinosaurs.

A child will love a personalised book where they are the hero, with their name in the story. These five picks offer dinosaur, beanstalk, fairy tale, space and fact-filled adventures. Each one features the child's name and adds a personal message inside.

Personalised Story Book: Dinosaur Adventure (£9.95)

Something they'll show off to friends, this dinosaur adventure puts the child's name in both the story and the illustration. It makes a fine birthday pick for a dinosaur fan. A four-line message inside makes it feel written just for them. Across 30 pages, the child stays right at the centre of the action, which is exactly where they belong.

Best for: Dinosaur fans at birthdays.

Personalised Story Book Jack and the Beanstalk (£9.95)

Something a little different: this beanstalk story book makes the child the main character, with their name in the story and illustration. The 32 pages tell the beanstalk tale, and there is room for a personal message on the inside page. It suits a child with a big imagination, or any story lover who would love to be part of the adventure.

Best for: Story lovers with big imaginations.

Personalised Story Book, Sleeping Beauty (£9.95)

Thoughtful without being fussy, this Sleeping Beauty book puts the child's name in the story and the illustration. A fitting choice for a princess fan or any child who loves fairy tales, it holds 32 pages of the story. The word Princess is added before the name, and there is room for a longer personal message inside.

Best for: Princess fans and fairy tale lovers.

Personalised Story Book, Space Adventure (£9.95)

Something new for story time, this space adventure stars the child and writes the sender into the story too, using a single role such as Mummy or Daddy. The home town goes in as well, and a four-line message inside adds a personal touch. Across 32 pages, it is a fun choice for a child who loves space, or a birthday that calls for a trip to the stars.

Best for: Space lovers and little dreamers.

Personalised Children's Encyclopedia (£14.95)

Fun to give and useful every day, this encyclopedia has 64 pages of facts about the world. It suits a curious child at a birthday or a young learner who asks why about everything. The child's name runs through the whole book, from start to finish, and a six-line message on the inside page adds a personal touch.

Best for: Curious kids and young learners.

All four personalised colouring books suit children aged 3 and over, as each has small parts. Choose a mandala design, or a unicorn and princess, space or zoo theme, then add a name and a four-line message. Each book has 28 pages.

Mandala Colouring Book, Personalised, 28 Pages (£8.95)

A gift that says you listened. This mandala colouring book has 28 pages. Add a four-line message, printed as you type it, so check the spelling before you order. Test colouring pens on a small part of the page first, to prevent bleeding between pages. It has small parts, so it is not suitable for children under 3 years of age. The name goes on the cover and on every page.

Best for: Mums and colouring fans.

Unicorn & Princess Personalised Colouring Book (£8.95)

Bright, cheerful and easy to love, this princess and unicorn colouring book has 28 colouring pages. Add a four-line message. Plain letters and numbers work best, as we can't print accents, emoji or most symbols. Test colouring pens on a small part of the page first, to prevent bleeding between pages. The child's name goes in capitals on the front page, and the 's is added for you.

Best for: Princess and unicorn fans.

Personalised Colouring Book, Space, 28 Pages (£8.95)

Useful all year round, this space colouring book is slim. At 20.6 x 29.5 x 0.4 cm, it has 28 colouring pages to fill. The child's name goes in capitals on the front page, and a four-line message adds a personal touch. Plain letters and numbers work best, as we can't print accents, emoji or most symbols. The space theme suits kids with big imaginations.

Best for: Kids with big imaginations.

Personalised Colouring Book, Zoo, 28 Pages (£8.95)

Great if you're buying for a crowd. Each zoo colouring book is personalised with its own name, which is required, and the 's is added for you. You get 28 colouring pages with a zoo theme, plus a four-line message. Use plain letters and numbers, as we can't print accents, emoji or most symbols. The words Colouring Book and Zoo are standard text, so you only type the name and message.

Best for: Zoo fans at birthday time.

Personalised Christmas books make a special gift when a name runs through the story. We've hand-picked three: a grotto adventure with a teddy bear, a Santa tale for girls, and a poem book for a partner. Each is made to order with the name you choose.

Personalised Christmas Story Book and Teddy Bear (£26.95)

A little luxury for a child: a 28-page illustrated grotto adventure with their name running through the whole story, plus a personalised teddy bear to match. The story and the bear both carry the same name, so the child feels like the star of the tale. You can add a short message inside the book too. The bear is suitable for ages 36 months and over, which makes it a lovely choice for a grandchild at Christmas.

Best for: Children and grandchildren at Christmas.

Personalised Girls' It's Christmas Story Book (£9.95)

An easy win for Christmas: a 32-page story book for girls with her name throughout, featuring Santa and Twinkles the Elf. A short message sits on the inside front page, so the book can say something personal too. She is at the centre of the Christmas story from the very first page to the very last.

Best for: Daughters and granddaughters at Christmas.

Personalised Me to You Christmas Poem Book (£12.95)

Sweet, simple and personal, this Me to You Christmas poem book is a gift for a partner. Add a name to and a name from, and the recipient's name appears in every illustration across the 28 pages. Your short message closes the poem, so the last words are yours. At about 20 x 20 cm, it's a neat, square book, and it is personalised for them.

Best for: Partners and couples at Christmas.

Every gift at a glance: who it suits best and how it is made and sent.

Gift	Best for	Delivery
Personalised Story Book: Dinosaur Adventure (£9.95)	Dinosaur fans at birthdays	Made to order
Personalised Story Book Jack and the Beanstalk (£9.95)	Story lovers with big imaginations	Made to order
Personalised Story Book, Sleeping Beauty (£9.95)	Princess fans and fairy tale lovers	Made to order
Personalised Story Book, Space Adventure (£9.95)	Space lovers and little dreamers	Made to order
Personalised Children's Encyclopedia (£14.95)	Curious kids and young learners	Made to order
Mandala Colouring Book, Personalised, 28 Pages (£8.95)	Mums and colouring fans	Made to order
Unicorn & Princess Personalised Colouring Book (£8.95)	Princess and unicorn fans	Made to order
Personalised Colouring Book, Space, 28 Pages (£8.95)	Kids with big imaginations	Made to order
Personalised Colouring Book, Zoo, 28 Pages (£8.95)	Zoo fans at birthday time	Made to order
Personalised Christmas Story Book and Teddy Bear (£26.95)	Children and grandchildren at Christmas	Made to order
Personalised Girls' It's Christmas Story Book (£9.95)	Daughters and granddaughters at Christmas	Made to order
Personalised Me to You Christmas Poem Book (£12.95)	Partners and couples at Christmas	Made to order

1. Type your words on the gift's page: a name, a date or a short message. Each box shows its character limit as you type, and a tag above the boxes shows your exact words before you add the gift to your basket.
2. A UK maker personalises it to order, printing or engraving exactly what you typed. Please check spelling, capitals and dates: we print the words as they are.
3. It's sent by tracked delivery, to you or straight to them.

We can't print accents, emoji or most symbols, so the boxes accept letters, numbers and simple punctuation. If a personalised gift arrives damaged, faulty or not as you typed it, we remake it or refund it in full (returns).

Order early for the widest choice. These are our last order dates for Christmas delivery:

Gifts	Last order for Christmas
Personalised gifts	Tue 8 Dec, noon

Personalised gifts travel as their own tracked parcel, for £3.19, and delivery is free over £40. To send a gift straight to them, give their address at checkout and add a free e-card with your message. Our delivery page has every making time and price in one place.

Choose a personalised story book when the child loves adventure, a colouring book for colouring fans, or a Christmas story for grandchildren and daughters. Pick your favourite above, type their name or your message, and we'll make it and send it straight to them, with a free e-card if you like. More ideas: Personalised gifts for girls · Personalised gifts for boys · Personalised stocking fillers under £15.

Buying for a child? See our personalised gifts for girls, personalised gifts for boys, personalised Christmas gifts for kids and personalised stocking fillers. Prefer to browse? Open our personalised books range.