Gift guide
A personalized book for your 2 year old
We're parents ourselves, so we know two: big feelings, bigger opinions, and the same book requested eleven times in a row. That last part is exactly why a story starring your toddler works so well at this age. Two year olds love seeing themselves, and they love repetition. Give them a book where they are the hero and you may never read anything else again.
What kind of book does a 2 year old like?
Simple stories with a clear beginning and end, pictures they can point at, and words they can join in on. At two, children start to recognize themselves in photos and pictures, so a character who looks like them, with their own name, gets an instant "that's ME!"
Which story should I pick for a 2 year old?
- Birthday Magic for a second birthday.
- Bedtime Stories for a calmer wind-down routine.
- Big Brother and Big Sister if a new baby is on the way. Our big sibling gift guide has more ideas.
- Just Because for no reason at all.
Do I need a photo?
A clear photo of their face gives the closest likeness, or you can pick a look with no photo at all. You see a free preview right on the page in about 2 to 3 minutes, and you only pay if you love it.
How much is a personalized book?
The preview is free. The hardcover is $40 and the digital book is $12.99, so you can read it on a tablet tonight and keep the hardcover on the shelf.
Will it hold a 2 year old's attention?
The pages are short and read aloud in a few minutes, which suits a toddler's attention span. Our tip: let them turn the pages and find themselves in each picture. It turns reading into a game.
Make yours: free preview first
See your child as the storybook hero right on the page in about 2 to 3 minutes. We look at every picture first, and email you a copy too. You pay only if you love it.