When You Were Born

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A story to celebrate a new baby

Welcome a new baby with a personalised tale based on the letters of their name. This adorable keepsake makes a special little one the star of their own story. Filled with hopes for their future and a cast of magnificent animals – it’s the perfect first addition to a baby’s bookshelf.

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"I love the personalisation! It’s the kind of gift a new parent would cherish." – Marigold

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"The fact that it spells out baby’s brand new name is just so special."
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When is a book not just a book?

When it includes a message of love to transform it into a treasured keepsake. Add your own dedication for free and we’ll print it on the first page, so every time they open their book, they remember just how loved they are.

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Add some extra magic


All our books come with the option of glorious gift wrap. Choose from a simple sleeve or gift box. Bonus feature: the boxes love a second life as something so imaginative only a child could dream it up. Fantastic Mr Box, anyone?

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When You Were Born Book FAQs

It really couldn't be easier. Just add their first name, and the whole story is created using the letters of their name. Each letter gets its own unique animal to deliver it (even letters than repeat twice!).

We’ve designed six little characters to choose from, for both boy and girl. Select their gender, then choose from a selection of hair and skin tone options.

Make your gift even more special by adding your own personal message to the first page. We'll print up to 400 characters and 10 lines right at the start of the story, for free.

Finally, choose a beautiful cover as a final flourish. We’ve designed four fabulous cover, each featuring an amazing watercolour illustration.

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