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My First Birthday

For your little one's first birthday: a talking red balloon takes your child to a land of cotton candy and bubbles to find the very first candle, first on all fours, then on first steps.

Put their face in this book

Cover of My First Birthday, a personalized picture book with the child's face
Page 3 of My First Birthday
Page 6 of My First Birthday
Page 9 of My First Birthday
Page 12 of My First Birthday

Demonstration with the example hero. In your book, the face is drawn from your photo.

About My First Birthday

For your little one's first birthday: a talking red balloon takes your child to a land of cotton candy and bubbles to find the very first candle, first on all fours, then on first steps.

Ages 0 to 3. A cover and 12 illustrated pages, with the child's first name in the story and their face on every page. You tell us whether the hero is a girl or a boy and the text adapts.

A page from the book

The sun is up! Eli opens his eyes wide. A red balloon dances by the bed. “Good morning, Eli! Today is your day!” says Bobo.

That is page 1, with the example hero. In your book it carries the first name you choose.

How it works

  1. Upload one clear photo of the face and type the first name.
  2. See the cover and the first pages with their face, free.
  3. Order if you love it, review every page, approve, and it goes to print.

The photo is used only to draw the faces in this one book. It is never reused and is deleted within 30 days. After you order, you get 5 touch-ups if a page needs fixing.

Formats and prices

PDF $19.99, softcover 8 x 8 in $44.99, hardcover 8 x 8 in $54.99, large hardcover 11 x 11 in $79.99. Shipping is included on printed books, anywhere in the USA.

Frequently asked questions

How does my child's face get into the book?
You upload one clear photo of the face. It is used to draw the hero on the cover and on every page, with the first name in the text.
Can I see the book before I pay?
Yes. You see the cover and the first pages with the face, free. You only pay if you order, and nothing is printed until you approve every page.
What age is it for?
Ages 0 to 3. It is a 12-page picture book, written to be read aloud.
How much does it cost?
PDF $19.99, softcover $44.99, hardcover $54.99, large hardcover $79.99. Shipping is included on printed books.
How long does delivery take?
About 8 to 12 business days on average within the USA, printing included. That is an estimate and not a guaranteed date. The PDF arrives by email as soon as you approve it.