The Birthday Door – Personalised Storybook
✦ Personalised hardcover keepsake
The Birthday Door – Personalised Storybook
★★★★★Loved by thousands of families
- Starring your child — made from one photo
- Reviewed by a real person before printing
- Premium print · express delivery in as little as 4–5 working days
- Flick through a real sample — tap “See inside”
Three unusual candles. One birthday wish. A door that was never there before. When your child wishes for a real adventure, a secret world of candlekeepers, glowing forests and extraordinary rivers is waiting — and a giant's birthday candles need delivering. With a precious satchel and a wonderfully unusual idea, your child discovers that being brave can begin with one small, thoughtful choice. A joyful birthday adventure about kindness, courage and sharing someone else's special day.
The lesson woven through the story: Generosity — shared joy is the biggest gift of all.
- A premium, personalised hardcover storybook starring your child
- 18 beautifully illustrated scenes across 38 interior pages — every one personalised
- Choose your art style: Pixar-inspired 3D or Modern Flat illustration
- Your child's name, likeness and favourite things woven throughout
- Express delivery in as little as 4–5 working days · free standard delivery over £40
Takes about a minute — you’ll add their name, photo and story details.
Personalise your book
Tell us about your little hero — it only takes a minute.
A short message printed on the very first page of the book.
One clear, front-facing photo — JPG or PNG, 800px or larger is best.
Choosing the perfect photo
The better the photo, the better the likeness in the book. Any normal phone photo in daylight is usually perfect.
💡 No full-body shot needed — if the whole body isn’t in the photo, we’ll simply illustrate them in a lovely standard outfit to suit a boy or girl.
Child's first name
🚀 Express delivery in as little as 4–5 working days · 🚚 Free standard delivery over £40 · 📖 Premium hardcover · 💛 Made just for them
The book they ask for every night
My daughter gasped when she saw herself on the cover. We've read it every single night since it arrived.
The quality blew me away — it feels like a real bookshop book, not a print-on-demand gimmick. Worth every penny.
Gave it to my nephew for his birthday and the whole room teared up. The most special gift I've ever given.
Questions, answered
How does it work?
Choose one of our nine stories, upload a clear photo of your child, and tell us their name and a few favourite things. We generate a custom-illustrated book starring them, review it, then print and ship it to you.
What kind of photo do you need?
One clear, well-lit photo of your child's face works best — looking toward the camera with no sunglasses or hats. You can upload it during the personalisation step.
What ages are the books for?
Our stories are written for children aged 3–9+, and loved by the whole family at bedtime.
How long does it take to arrive?
Your book is created within minutes and then printed to order. Choose Express delivery at checkout and it can be at your door in as little as 4–5 working days. Standard UK delivery is £2.99, and free on orders over £40.
Can I choose the art style?
Yes. Every story is available in our Pixar-inspired 3D Storybook style or our Modern Flat Illustration style. You'll pick when you personalise your book.
Will it really look like my child?
We craft a charming, story-book likeness inspired by your photo so your child is recognisable as the hero throughout — while still fitting beautifully into the magical world of the story.