Grandparent gifts

A storybook gift from grandparents

Live far away? Send a book instead. Create an illustrated adventure starring your grandchild, write a dedication in your own words, and have it printed and delivered to their door.

Start your grandchild's story

Free story · no account needed

A first name or nickname is all we need.

Takes about 20 seconds free, no card required

It takes about a minute and costs nothing to create. Printing is a separate, optional step.

Why grandparents send these

  • Distance stops mattering at bedtime. Your grandchild hears a story you chose, in a book you sent.
  • Your words are printed inside. The dedication on the inside cover is the part they'll reread as adults.
  • It's not more plastic. Parents are grateful for a gift that goes on a shelf instead of the floor.
  • It's genuinely simple to make. One short form, no design skills, no app to learn.

How to make and send one

  1. Step 1

    Enter their name and age

    Add a favorite animal, place, or hobby if you know one — it makes the story feel like them.

  2. Step 2

    Read the story first

    You get the full illustrated storybook with narration before deciding to print it.

  3. Step 3

    Write your dedication

    Choose the grandparent occasion and add the message printed on the inside cover.

  4. Step 4

    Send it to their house

    Softcover $34.99 or hardcover $49.99, shipped directly to your grandchild.

Ideas for what to write inside

A memory

"The summer you learned to swim, you told me you were part fish. So I had them write you a story about it."

A promise

"Whenever you read this, we are reading it with you."

A wish

"May you always be brave the way you are in this book."

Up to 500 characters fit comfortably on the inside cover.

Send a story instead of a toy

Create your grandchild's story free, then order the printed keepsake with your dedication inside.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to be tech-savvy to make one?

No. You type your grandchild's name, age, and a couple of things they love. Everything else — the writing, the pictures, the narration — happens for you.

Can I put my own words inside the book?

Yes. Your dedication is printed on the inside cover, so the book carries your voice even when you can't be there.

Can it be sent straight to my grandchild's home?

Yes. Enter their address at checkout and mark it as a gift. No pricing or invoice is printed inside the parcel.

Can I make one for each grandchild?

Yes. Each book is created separately so every grandchild is the hero of their own story, not a side character in someone else's.

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