MyLittleStories

A personalised treasure hunt book where your child finds a pirate's treasure

A glass jar washes in on the tide with a map rolled up inside — a dotted line and a big X. Off they go in an old boat, with dolphins leaping alongside, to an island where someone has been waiting a very long time for visitors.

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A message in a jar

A painted storybook page: two girls crouching at the water's edge over a glass jar with a rolled-up map inside
A glass jar washes in on the tide, with a treasure map rolled up inside.

Captain Stinky Beard

A painted storybook page: a scruffy, smiling pirate with a green beard throwing his arms up among palm trees behind two girls digging in the sand
On the island, a pirate bursts out of the palm trees, roaring at them to leave his treasure alone — and thoroughly pleased to have visitors.

Bonk!

A painted storybook page: a pirate sitting in the sand holding his head beside a coconut, two girls giggling behind their hands
Then a coconut lands on his head. He sits down hard in the sand and decides it's the funniest thing that's ever happened.

Full of sweets

A painted storybook page: two girls prising open a treasure chest full of sweets with a spade, the pirate watching
Together they get the stuck lid open, and the chest is full of sweets.
Make their treasure hunt book

Questions

Who can be in the book?
Up to four people from your family — children and grown-ups — and Captain Stinky Beard is in every treasure hunt book. Grown-ups come along on the voyage.
What age is it for?
It is written to three reading ages: babies and toddlers, three to four, and five and up. Same story, different words.
How long is the book?
14 illustrated pages of story.
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).