A gift for a 2-year-old, with their name in the book

Two-year-olds love recognising themselves. Give a book where the birthday child is the hero, maybe with their favourite teddy, a sibling or the dog. You pick a style, describe the characters and share an idea. Fanteri does the rest.

Make the birthday gift

Why a personalised book for a 2-year-old?

  • "That's me!": Seeing themselves in a book is a big deal at two. It makes it a bedtime favourite.
  • Things they actually love: Diggers, cats, bath time? The story can be about whatever they're into right now.
  • Not another toy: Most 2-year-olds have plenty of stuff. A book with their name gets kept long after the toys are forgotten.

How to make it

  1. Pick a style: Watercolour, hand-drawn or 3D, for example.
  2. Describe your characters: The birthday child, and maybe their teddy, a sibling or a pet.
  3. Share your story idea: Pick the age range and language, then share your idea. A sentence is enough, but the more you share, the closer Fanteri lands to what you're picturing. You can edit any of the text afterwards.
  4. The magic happens: Keep the page open while Fanteri puts your book together. After about 5 minutes, it's done.

Ready for the birthday

Order the book printed, as a hardcover or booklet, straight from your library. It's 21 × 28 cm with 30 pages. Delivery usually takes 6–8 business days, so order well before the birthday.

Questions about the gift

Which age range should I pick?

Choose 0–2 for the shortest sentences. If they're nearly three and like slightly longer stories, 3–5 works well.

Can I make the book if I'm not a parent?

Yes. Lots of books are made by grandparents, aunts, uncles and family friends. All you need is the name and a description of what the child looks like.

Will the printed book arrive in time?

Making the book takes under 10 minutes. The printed copy usually arrives in 6–8 business days. If time is short, give the digital book first and send the printed one after.

Can I change the book before ordering?

Yes. You can rewrite the text on every page and swap up to 3 illustrations until it feels right.