Santa, elves, reindeer, Christmas Eve and a baby's first Christmas: happy, cosy stories for ages 0 to 7. Pick one and we tailor it to your child: their name, their likeness in every picture and words pitched to their age, plus any little details you'd like to add. Free to preview.
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Santa's Littlest Helper
Mia
Ages 3 to 6
Invited to the workshop for one day, Mia helps wrap, label and load every present, and Santa gives her a job for next year.
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The Night Santa's Lantern Flickered
Leo
Ages 4 to 7
When the sleigh lantern dims over the rooftops, Leo's glowing night-light shows Santa the way.
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The Elf Who Lost Her Jingle
Priya
Ages 3 to 6
A shy elf's bell goes silent, and Priya helps her find it (and her confidence) in time for the Christmas Eve parade.
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The Great Toy Workshop Mix-Up
Noah
Ages 4 to 7
Teddies with wheels and trains with wings: Noah helps the elves untangle the silliest mix-up at the North Pole.
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The Littlest Reindeer
Freddie
Ages 2 to 5
The smallest reindeer is learning to fly, and Freddie's cheering helps him make his very first loop.
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Reindeer Food Night
Ruby
Ages 2 to 5
Ruby sprinkles reindeer food on the lawn, and in the morning finds tiny hoofprints and a thank-you note.
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The Christmas Eve Box
Arlo
Ages 3 to 6
Every treasure in Arlo's Christmas Eve box opens a small magical moment, ending with sweet dreams.
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Too Excited to Sleep
Maya
Ages 2 to 5
Maya counts sleepy reindeer, snowflakes and stars until Christmas Eve finally drifts into dreams.
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The Snowman at the Window
Sami
Ages 3 to 6
Sami's snowman watches the family celebrate, so Sami brings the party outside.
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The Tree That Was Too Small
Luca
Ages 3 to 6
Nobody chooses the tiniest tree on the lot, until Luca does, and his homemade decorations make it the brightest on the street.
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Christmas at Nana and Grandad's
Nana, Ada, Grandad
Ages 2 to 6
Ada's Christmas with her grandparents is full of their traditions: the special bauble, the silly hats and a story by the fire.
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My First Christmas
Rosie
Ages 0 to 2
Baby Rosie sees her first twinkling lights, touches her first snow and falls asleep to her first carol.
Make it with your childYour idea, your family, your traditions. Tell us about a Christmas adventure and we write and illustrate a brand-new book with your child as the hero. Free to preview.
Create my child's Christmas adventureChoose any of the 24 books, from Santa's workshop to a baby's first Christmas.
A photo or a short description, plus any family details you like. We tailor the whole story to them.
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Pick any book from the library and add your child with a photo or a short description. We tailor the story to them: the same story page by page, with their name, their likeness in every freshly painted illustration and words pitched to their age. You can add a brother, sister, pet or grandparent as characters, and your own little details too, like a favourite toy or where you live. Preview the whole book free before you buy.
Yes. Start your own Christmas adventure with your child as the hero, your idea and your family, and we write and illustrate a brand-new book just for them.
Yes. Every book can be ordered as it is, at the same hardcover price as your child's own edition. Most families choose to make their own edition.
From a baby's first Christmas up to about seven. Each book shows its age range, and when you make your own edition the words are pitched to your child's age.
No. Every book is happy and cosy from start to finish. Santa always comes, nobody is on a naughty list, and any little problem is solved with kindness.
Order the hardcover by about 1 December for US delivery or 5 December for UK delivery, which leaves buffer for printing and shipping before Christmas Eve. Checkout shows live delivery estimates before you pay. Running late? Gift the digital book straight away and print it afterwards. Grandparents can ship straight to the child's address.
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Ages 3 to 6
Amara's letter flies up the chimney, and we follow it all the way to the North Pole and back with a reply.
One Stop on Santa's Sleigh
Oliver
Ages 4 to 7
Oliver rides along for a single magical stop and sees the whole world lit up for Christmas.
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Father Christmas Comes to Tea
Isla
Ages 2 to 5
Father Christmas pops in on Christmas Eve for a mince pie, and Isla shows him her family's traditions.
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Mrs Claus's Cookie Kitchen
Theo
Ages 2 to 5
Theo bakes the North Pole's favourite biscuits with Mrs Claus, one sprinkle at a time.
Make it with your childAges 3 to 6
A friendly elf spends December at Zara's house, leaving small kind surprises and one very messy trail of flour.
First Day at Elf School
Kai
Ages 4 to 7
Kai spends a day learning ribbon tricks and wrapping spells, and invents a bow the elves have never seen.
Make it with your childAges 3 to 6
A young polar bear wants to see a Christmas tree, so Jayden brings Christmas to the ice.
Robin's Snowy Christmas
Hana
Ages 2 to 4
Hana shares her garden with a little robin through the snowy days before Christmas.
Make it with your childAges 3 to 6
Ezra's stocking grows a little every night of December, and on Christmas morning it holds something he made himself.
Christmas Morning at Last
Poppy
Ages 2 to 5
Poppy wakes before everyone, tiptoes downstairs and discovers Santa's snowy footprints by the tree.
Make it with your childAges 3 to 7
Evie's gingerbread house comes alive overnight, and she helps the gingerbread folk get ready for their own Christmas.
The Best Present of All
Finn, Bea
Ages 3 to 7
Finn spends December secretly making a present for his little sister, and learns that giving feels even better than getting.
Make it with your childMore ideas in our Christmas gift guide.
