MyLittleStories

A personalised book for a 3-year-old, starring them

Made from one photo of your child, and written for a three- or four-year-old: short sentences to read aloud, one gentle problem to solve, and an ending where your child's own idea saves the day.

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Made for reading aloud

A painted storybook page: two girls resting against a tree, one holding a tin can to her ear
Short sentences, joined the way three-year-olds talk — with "and", "so" and "but".

One gentle problem

A painted storybook page: two girls in capes at a fairground gate, looking up at a balloon string far out of reach
Every adventure has one problem to solve — too slippery, too high, too many leaves. Never a danger, and never anyone unkind.

Their own idea

A painted storybook page: two girls on a snowy step pulling red woolly socks over their boots
The idea that saves the day comes from your child, not a grown-up — the woolly socks, the fishing rod, the rake from the garden.

You can be in it too

A painted storybook page: two girls in capes on a park bench, one speaking into a wrist communicator
Grown-ups and big brothers and sisters can be in the story too — up to four people from your family.

What a page reads like at three

In the grass, the little blue fishing rod lay by Rosie's knee.

Bea bear spotted it first and tapped it with one finger.

A grin spread across Rosie's face as she looked from the rod to the string.

Up they sprang from the grass, and Rosie raised the rod high with both hands.

"We can hook the string, like a duck!" said Rosie.

Make their book

Questions

They're nearly four — is it still right?
Yes. Three- and four-year-olds get the same reading age. Books for a two-year-old are shorter and simpler, and from five the pages grow longer, with a setback on the way.
Can I give it as a birthday present?
Yes — the ebook usually arrives in under 15 minutes, and the printed hardcover is delivered in 5 to 10 working days.
What is the hardcover like?
A hardback book, 210 × 297 mm, printed in the UK on 150gsm paper with a gloss finish.
How do I order a printed hardcover?
Make your ebook first — it's usually ready in under 15 minutes, so you can check every page. Then open your book from My Orders and tap "Order the printed hardcover". The hardcover is £20 on top of the ebook, plus £3.95 UK delivery (£9.95 to the Highlands, islands and Northern Ireland).
How much does it cost?
The ebook is £4.99 (£2.49 for your first book). The hardcover is £24.99, plus £3.95 UK delivery (£9.95 to the Highlands, islands and Northern Ireland).