A personalised birthday present starring the birthday child
A colouring book where the birthday child is on every page, with their family, friends and pets, posted straight to them if you like. Allow up to 6 working days from ordering to delivery.
Children are endlessly interested in themselves. A book that puts them at the centre of their own story is a present they come back to.
How far ahead should I order?
Order at least two weeks before the birthday to be comfortable.
We aim to dispatch within 3 working days of your order, then Royal Mail Tracked 48 usually takes 2–3 working days. Add a little time to gather photos and check your preview, and you have a relaxed two weeks. We can post the book straight to the birthday child, and express printing or Royal Mail Tracked 24 at checkout help when time is short.
Which line style for which age?
- Little Hands: bold, simple lines (ages 3–7). Bigger shapes are easier for small hands to colour inside.
- Detailed: ages 8+ and adults. More detail to work on for older children.
No pencils are included, so it pairs well with a new set of pencils or felt tips. Our page on personalised colouring books for kids has more on choosing a style by age.
The book at a glance
- A personalised A4 colouring book: one page per photo, up to 20
- 150gsm paper printed on one side, ready for pencils or felt tips
- No price inside, posted flat in a sturdy envelope
- £29.97 with Royal Mail Tracked 48 included; 2 copies £40, 3 copies £45 or 4 copies £50
- Free preview of every page before you pay
Birthday book ideas by age
Match the photos to what the child cares about most right now.
Turning 3 to 5
Their favourite people and animals: Mum and Dad, grandparents, the family pet, a best friend from nursery, a favourite toy in their arms.
Turning 6 to 8
A year in their life: last year’s party, a school trip, learning to swim or ride a bike, a holiday, their football or dance group.
Turning 9 and up
Choose the Detailed style and fill it with their passions: their team, their friends, their pet, a place they love.
Including friends
You can include friends, as long as you have their parents’ permission to use the photos.
When you upload, you confirm that you’re the parent or guardian of any child pictured, or have permission from everyone in the photos. A quick message to the other parents is all it takes. You can reassure them that photos are used only for this book and deleted 14 days after it’s posted.
Cover title ideas: “Maya’s Amazing Year”, “Happy 6th Birthday, Leo”, “The World of Ava”.
Birthday questions
How far ahead should I order a birthday colouring book?
Order at least two weeks before the birthday to be comfortable. We aim to dispatch within 3 working days of your order, then Royal Mail Tracked 48 usually takes 2–3 working days. The rest is time to gather photos and check your free preview.
Can I include the birthday child’s friends?
Yes, as long as you have their parents’ permission to use the photos. When you upload, you confirm that you are the parent or guardian of any child pictured, or have permission from everyone in the photos.
How long does delivery take?
We print and post your book within 3 working days of your order, and Royal Mail Tracked 48 usually takes a further 2–3 working days. That covers checking every page, printing in-house in the UK and packing. In a hurry? Choose express printing (+£10, printed the next working day) or Royal Mail Tracked 24 (+£3) at checkout.
What age is the book suitable for?
The book suits any age that loves colouring: choose Little Hands for younger children, or Detailed for older children and adults. The book is stapled, so please supervise very young children, and keep scissors for a grown-up when cutting out the felt-tip guard.
Which line style should I choose?
Choose Little Hands for younger children and Detailed for older children and adults. Little Hands uses bold, simple lines (ages 3–7); Detailed is aimed at ages 8+ and adults. You can see your pages in the preview before you pay.
Can you send it straight to the person it’s for?
Yes, just enter their address on the secure payment page. There is no price anywhere in the parcel, and your dedication at the front of the book can carry your message.
More gift ideas
- ChristmasLast order date and screen-free Christmas ideas
- From grandparentsColour together, plus copies for every grandparent
- For grandparentsFrom the grandchildren, coloured in first or together
- Mother’s DayA gift the children help to make
- Father’s DayDad’s best days, ready to colour
- New brother or sisterA present just for the big brother or sister
Make a book that stars the birthday child
Upload your photos and see every page free before you pay. £29.97 with tracked UK delivery included.
Create your book