A personalised Christmas colouring book of your family
Order by Saturday 12 December 2026 for Christmas delivery, or by Monday 21 December if you choose both express printing and Royal Mail Tracked 24. It’s a colouring book made from your own family photos, £29.97 with tracked UK delivery.
It’s a screen-free present that children can open on Christmas morning and keep colouring well into the New Year, starring the people, pets and places from their own year.
Christmas 2026 order dates
The last day to order for Christmas delivery is Saturday 12 December 2026. If you choose both express printing and Royal Mail Tracked 24 at checkout, you can order up to Monday 21 December 2026.
| Last order date | Saturday 12 December 2026 |
|---|---|
| We aim to dispatch | Within 3 working days of your order |
| Delivery | Royal Mail Tracked 48, usually 2–3 working days, tracked |
| Last order date with express printing and Royal Mail Tracked 24 | Monday 21 December 2026. Choose both at checkout: we print your book the next working day and Royal Mail aims to deliver it the next working day after posting |
| Christmas Day | Friday 25 December 2026 |
Your order is placed when you approve your preview and pay, so give yourself time before the last order date to choose photos and check your pages. December is a busy time for the post, so the earlier you order, the more breathing space you have. Our guide to Christmas order dates explains how the dates add up.
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
Photo ideas for a Christmas book
The best Christmas books tell the story of the family’s year, so pick one or two photos from each season or big moment.
- The year’s firsts: first day at school, first swim, first time on a bike, a new puppy.
- Holidays and days out: the beach, a camping trip, a birthday party, a muddy walk.
- The people they love: grandparents, cousins, aunts and uncles, best friends (with their parents’ permission).
- Last Christmas: decorating the tree, a nativity costume, a snowy (or rainy) walk, a family photo by the fire.
- Pets: dogs, cats, rabbits and hamsters all appear in family books. Fur can be harder to draw, so check those pages in your preview.
You can use up to 20 photos, and each gets a full page. Clear, well-lit photos with large faces make the best colouring pages; our guide to choosing photos has more tips.
Ways to give it at Christmas
The book works as a main present, a Christmas Eve treat or a quiet activity for the days after Christmas.
Christmas Eve box
Pop the book in a Christmas Eve box with pyjamas and some new felt tips and a hot chocolate: something calm to do before bed on the most exciting night of the year. Our Christmas Eve box ideas guide has more fillers by age.
The slow days after Christmas
Between Boxing Day and New Year, a book full of familiar faces is a gentle, screen-free activity the whole family can dip into. More ideas in our screen-free Christmas guide.
Sent from far away
Can’t be there this year? Order online and we’ll post it straight to any UK address. There’s no price inside, and your dedication carries your message.
Buying for several grandchildren in one family? Order more copies of the same book (2 copies £40, 3 copies £45 or 4 copies £50) so every household has one.
Christmas guides
Our Christmas guides cover when to order, what to give and ways to keep the children busy over the holidays.
- Christmas order datesWhen to order, and how printing and delivery add up
- Personalised Christmas gifts for kidsIdeas by age, and how early to order
- Christmas gifts for grandparentsPresents grandchildren can make, colour or help choose
- Christmas Eve box ideasWhat to put in one, by age
- Screen-free Christmas activitiesTwenty easy ideas for the holidays
Christmas questions
What is the last day to order for Christmas 2026?
The last day to order for Christmas 2026 delivery is Saturday 12 December 2026. Your order is placed when you approve your preview and pay, so leave a little time before then to choose photos and check your pages. If you choose both express printing and Royal Mail Tracked 24 at checkout, you can order up to Monday 21 December 2026.
Can I still order after the Christmas last order date?
Yes, you can order all year round. We aim to dispatch within 3 working days of your order, then Royal Mail Tracked 48 usually takes 2–3 working days. After the standard last order date, you can still order by Monday 21 December 2026 for Christmas delivery if you choose both express printing and Royal Mail Tracked 24. After that we can’t promise delivery before Christmas. December is a busy time for the post, so the earlier you order, the more breathing space you have.
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.
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.
Can I add a personal message?
Yes, write it as your dedication. It is printed on the first page inside the cover, so your message stays with the book for good. You add it when you start your book, can change it before you pay, and see it in your free preview.
More gift 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
- BirthdaysA book starring the birthday child
- New brother or sisterA present just for the big brother or sister
Order by 12 December for Christmas
Upload your photos and see every page free before you pay. £29.97 with tracked UK delivery included.
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