Christmas gifts
The Christmas gift that stars your child.
A hardcover Christmas story with your child's face and name inside, painted from a photo.
50% off your second book
- 4.7 from 500+ reviews across our shops
- Preview the cover and first pages free before you pay
- Personal dedication included
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Read your finished book in our web reader while we make your hardcover. No subscription needed.
Save ChristmasFor the child and the family dog$59.99See the book →
Field Atlas of America for ChristmasA personalized Atlas for Christmas$69.99See the book →
Santa's Missing ReindeerFor two siblings or a child and a grandparent$59.99See the book →
The Nutcracker SpinFor the child who loves ballet$59.99See the book →
The Christmas SnowmanFor the child who loves the snow$59.99See the book →
The Christmas HorseFor the horse-mad kid who wished for a horse$59.99See the book →
Tiny Investigators: ChristmasFor the child who loves spotting clues$59.99See the book →
The Christmas PrincessFor the child who loves princesses$59.99See the book →
Something SmallFor the child who makes gifts by hand$49.99See the book →
A hardcover starring your child.Write a dedication for the first page. The finished digital edition is included with your hardcover: read online or download for Apple Books, Kindle, Kobo or as a PDF.Preview the cover and first pages free. Approve every page before print.
How it works
- Pick a Christmas story. Each one is a hardcover with your child as the hero.
- Add a photo and preview free. Read the cover and first pages before you pay.
- Add a second book for 50% off. In every pair of books, the lower-priced one is 50% off. Each book gets one discount: the 50% or a code, whichever saves more.
A little help choosing
Who will star in their Christmas story?
Start with the cast: your child, two children, a child and their grandparent, or the child and dog who do everything together. Each book has its own story and photo requirements.
Scroll sideways to compare the details and prices.
| Book | Who stars | Personalization | Hardcover |
|---|---|---|---|
| Save ChristmasChristmas with your dog | Child + your dogAges 3 to 8 | Child's photo + dog's photo or descriptionPreview the cover + first 3 spreads free | $59.99Free US shipping |
| The Christmas PrincessA Christmas princess story | Your childAges 3 to 8 | One photo of your childPreview the cover + first 3 spreads free | $59.99Free US shipping |
| The Christmas SnowmanChristmas with a snowman | Your childAges 3 to 8 | One photo of your childPreview the cover + first 3 spreads free | $59.99Free US shipping |
| The Christmas HorseA Christmas wish for a horse | Your childAges 3 to 8 | One photo of your childPreview the cover + first 3 spreads free | $59.99Free US shipping |
| Santa's Missing ReindeerChristmas for two children | Two childrenTwo children, ages 2 to 10 | One photo of each childPreview the cover + first 3 spreads free | $59.99Free US shipping |
| Santa's Missing ReindeerChristmas with a grandparent | Child + grandparentChildren 2 to 10, with a grandparent | One photo of the child and one of the grandparentPreview the cover + first 3 spreads free | $59.99Free US shipping |
| The Nutcracker SpinFor a child who loves ballet | Your childAges 3 to 8 | One photo of your childPreview the cover + first 3 spreads free | $59.99Free US shipping |
| Something SmallHoliday gift | Your childAges 3–7 | One photo of your childPreview the cover + first 3 spreads free | $49.99Free US shipping |
| Tiny Investigators: ChristmasSearch & Find | Your childAges 4 to 8 | One photo of your childPreview the cover + first 3 spreads free | $59.99Free US shipping |
| Field Atlas of America for ChristmasA personalized Atlas for Christmas | Child, with optional grown-upAges 6–12 | Child's photo; one grown-up's photo if includedFree preview: personalized cover + selected sample pages | $69.99USD · Free contiguous US shipping |
Leave time to personalize and approve the book as well as for delivery. Production usually takes 3 to 5 days after approval, then US shipping takes about a week. Check each product page for its current delivery information.
Choosing for siblings · Choosing for grandparents · Choosing for a child and dog
The questions parents ask.
What if I don't love the preview?
Then don't continue. The first preview is free. If you pay for the hardcover and change your mind, you can get a full refund any time until you approve the print.
Will the character really look like my child?
Yes. Upload one clear photo and we paint your child into a character with the same face, hair, and skin tone across the book. You'll see the character and preview before you decide.
Is my child's photo private?
Yes. Your uploaded photos and details stay private: stored only while we create and support the book, never sold, and never used by tinyshelf to train models. Card details are handled by Stripe. If you want a photo or draft removed, email us and we'll delete it.
How long will shipping take?
Production takes 3 to 5 days after you approve the finished book, then shipping takes about a week. US orders arrive roughly two weeks from approval.
Is it a real hardcover book?
Yes. Our storybooks are 8.5 × 8.5 inch hardcovers with 24 or 32 full-color pages, depending on the title, and your child's name on the spine. The Field Atlas is an 82-page, 8.5 × 11 inch hardcover, or 98 pages with the Flora + Fauna upgrade. Check the book's product page for its format.
Can I make one for an older kid or a teenager?
Yes. The art styles and story tone scale with age. Our oldest readers so far are 13. You pick a style and reading level up front, so the book lands age-appropriate rather than babyish, and you'll see it all in the preview.
Do you offer refunds?
Yes. You can get a full refund any time until you approve the print. If something arrives wrong, we'll reprint or refund it.