Why Personalised Children’s Books are a Great Gift

Personalised books have become a popular gift option for all ages. They are unique and add a personal touch in comparison to a traditional gift, that risks heading to the bin after a while. At the same time gift books have been on the rise, we are seeing a decline in children's reading. The 2024 What Kids Are Reading report found that the UK has seen a 4.4% drop in the number of books being read by children with “secondary school pupils reading at the same level as primary pupils”. This is the first decline since research began 16 years ago. Whilst it can feel impossible to compete with screens and digital distractions, reading is an irreplaceable skill that must be encouraged. This is what makes children's books such a worthwhile gift. Especially when personalised as they engage children more by offering a unique and personal reading experience. With that being said, we are storytelling advocates at FROM YOU TO ME. So we want to help children foster good reading habits. 

Why?

Obviously we are book people, but actually, reading has a huge impact on our lives. It helps improve our language, and develop empathy. It excites children’s imaginations and is just fun. Repetitive reading embeds reading skills and word patterns. The more familiar a story becomes, the more confidently a child can join in and read along. Reading before bed relaxes children and helps us sleep better too, making this a huge benefit for tired parents! What's not to love?

What we are doing at FROM YOU TO ME

As experts in meaningful gifting and children’s picture books, we’ve been developing exciting personalised books to encourage a fun and rewarding reading experience for children. Not only does this help them to start reading early, but it improves bonds through quality time with their loved ones. A study by Kuricova and collaborators found that personalised children’s books, compared to regular children’s books, are more engaging. Resulting in more smiles and laughter shared between the caregiver and child. Seeing themselves at the centre of a story can spark excitement and interest in reading from an early age, which is beneficial in developing key life skills. As well as creating early memories with their parent or caregiver that they’ll treasure for years. 

Keepsake gifts

Children love to see themselves in stories, this is why personalised children's books are a great gift idea. Each book is unique to the child, with their name and personal details woven into each page, adding a special and individualised touch. All our books are printed on high-quality, FSC paper, meaning they can be cherished as keepsakes for years. So, parents and children can look back on these memories, remembering the stories that made their bedtime routine so magical. 

Building confidence and self-esteem

Developing a love for reading early on has a great impact on children’s development. The National Literacy Trust found that personalisation can have a positive impact on children’s learning engagement, confidence and ambition. By becoming the star of their own story, children see themselves achieving goals and being celebrated in personalised stories, it boosts their self-esteem and helps build confidence. Children can envision their potential, making them more interested in reading and learning.

Good for all occasions

Personalised children’s books make great gifts for all occasions. Whether it’s for Christmas, a birthday, Christening, or any milestone, they are unique and thoughtful gifts that can help teach important lessons. Offer a meaningful way to celebrate these special occasions in a child’s life. Our personalised children’s book, Christmas Hopes and Wishes for You is the perfect Christmas gift for little readers.

Easy to create

Creating a personalised book is a quick and easy process. You can complete this by simply filling out the required details and leaving the rest to us. Within a few days our team will craft your gift and it will be shipped either to you, or directly to the recipient.

Personalised children’s books make wonderful gifts for all occasions and offer many positive benefits. Families are able to connect with their little one, strengthening their bond through spending quality time together. Reading creates routine and unforgettable memories for both parent and child. There's nothing that can replace the excitement of seeing their face light up as they hear their name featured throughout their very own story. Sparking an interest in reading from an early age offers so much for a child's development, from improved reading skills, vocabulary to the valuable lessons learnt that build their confidence. In recent years we have seen a decline in reading, it's more important now more than ever to encourage the joy of reading and spending quality time with our loved ones again. Discover your new personalised book now.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Where can I find personalised children's books online in the UK?

You can shop our range of personalised children's books here. All of our personalised gifts are designed and printed here in the UK and allow you to customise each book with a child's name and a personal message to commemorate the occasion.

How long do the books take to print?

Orders before 12:00 PM will go to print on the same day, orders after the cut off will begin production the next day. Please allow 2-3 days for production before being dispatched by a 24 hour delivery service.

What are the benefits of custom storybooks for young readers?

There are a range of benefits that personalised children's books can offer. Research has found that when children are at the centre of the story, they are more engaged with books. Helping them develop an interest in reading from an early age. The National Literacy Trust found that personalisation positively impacts a child's confidence and self-esteem, helping them develop their learning skills and expand their vocabulary.

Can they be kept as keepsakes?

Yes. All of our products are printed on high-quality, FSC paper. Depending on the book, the quality ranges from 110gsm to 170gsm, suitable for a keepsake book where the quality will shine when gifted. All of our gifts are designed with care and go through strict quality testing and research, ensuring our customers receive a quality gift that feels good to give and even better to receive.