Illustrated story
The Day You Arrived
On the day of the birth, every animal in the world came to bring a gift.
Read the whole bookA personalized book as a baptism or christening gift
Baptism and christening gifts tend to be silver, jewelry or a blanket. They are lovely, and they end up in a drawer. A picture book with the child's name, given by a godparent or a grandparent, is the present that ends up back on the shelf for years.
The books
Illustrated story
Good Night
Before sleep, there is one thing left to do: say good night to everything that is going to sleep.
Read the whole book
Illustrated story
How Far I Love You
A question we ask ourselves every day, and an answer that grows all day long.
Read the whole book- The Day You Arrived (ages 0-3): On the day of the birth, every animal in the world came to bring a gift.
- Good Night (ages 0-3): Before sleep, there is one thing left to do: say good night to everything that is going to sleep.
- How Far I Love You (ages 0-3): A question we ask ourselves every day, and an answer that grows all day long.
Which book fits a baptism
- The Day You Arrived is the natural one. Every animal in the world comes to bring the baby a gift, and the last page is about the gift nobody needed to bring. It uses the baby's name and date of birth.
- Good Night is the gift that gets used every evening: the child says good night to everything that is going to sleep.
- How Far I Love You is the one a godparent can sign: a question we ask every day, and an answer that grows all day long.
Religious or not
None of these stories mentions a ceremony or a faith. They suit a baptism, a christening, a naming day, or simply a first-year present from a godmother or godfather. A dedication of your own goes on the first page, for example the date and a line from you.
Ordering it from far away
You read the whole book on screen first, with the child's name in it, then choose softcover ($39.99), hardcover ($44.99) or the large 11 x 11 in hardcover ($49.99). Shipping is included, to any US address, so it can arrive at the family's door before the day.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good baptism gift from a godparent?
Something the child will still use in five years. A picture book with their name in it fits: it is read aloud at bedtime now and read alone later. Add a dedication with the date and a few words from you.
Does it work for a christening or a naming ceremony?
Yes. The stories do not depend on any ceremony or religion. They work for a baptism, a christening, a naming day, or no occasion at all.
Can I put a message inside?
Yes. You write a dedication when you order, and it is printed on the first page.
How early should I order?
Allow about three weeks: a few minutes to order, then 8 to 12 business days on average for printing and delivery, which is an estimate and not a guarantee.
How much does it cost?
Softcover $39.99, hardcover $44.99, large hardcover $49.99. Shipping is included in the price shown.