Grandparents are famously impossible to buy for. They tend to say they do not need anything, and they usually mean it. What they do want, almost always, is more time with the grandchildren. A personalised book gives them a version of exactly that: a story they can hold, starring the little ones they adore.
Instead of another picture frame or box of chocolates, it puts the grandchildren into a story with their names and faces, ready for grandma or grandpa to read aloud on the next visit.
Why grandparents love a personalised book
A book like this works because it is about the relationship, not the object. It captures the grandchildren exactly as they are right now, at this age, and freezes that chapter in place. Years from now, when the kids are taller and louder, the book stays a snapshot of this moment.
It also gives grandparents something to do with the grandchildren rather than just look at. Reading a story together, especially one the children are in, is the kind of small, repeated moment that bonds generations. Sharing books across ages is one of the simplest ways to pass on a love of reading, as Reading Rockets describes.
Perfect for Christmas, birthdays and just because
A personalised book suits almost any occasion grandparents celebrate. It is a heartfelt gift for grandparents at Christmas, a birthday surprise from the grandchildren, a Mother's Day or Father's Day present from the next generation, or a lovely way to mark becoming a grandparent for the first time. You can browse our story books to find the right one.
It is also a brilliant way for far-away grandparents to feel close. Even from across the country, they can read a story about the grandchildren and feel part of their world.
How to make a book for grandparents
Choose a story, add the grandchildren's names, and upload a few clear photos. We illustrate them into the pages so the children in the book really are the grandchildren. You can include siblings so the whole brood appears together. It arrives ready to wrap.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good gift for grandparents who have everything?
Something personal beats something new. A book starring the grandchildren gives grandparents the one thing they always want more of: the little ones, captured at this exact age.
Can I include more than one grandchild in the book?
Yes. You can add siblings or cousins so the whole family appears in the story together, which makes it even more special for grandparents.
Ready to make the grandchildren the stars? You can create a personalised book for grandparents in minutes.
