September 10, 2007
5 Minutes for Books–Personalized Miffy Book
Every preschooler loves a birthday party and your preschooler can now be the star of the party in this Miffy book from Personal Gifts. I have always been somewhat skeptical of personalized books, because I remember the ones of my childhood where Jennifer! would be inserted way too often and in a completely different typeface than the rest of the story. This softcover book is brightly colored and professional. A Party for Kyle was a big hit in my house, both with my three-year-old and his nine-year-old sister. If you click the link, you can see a page by page sample of this cute story.
As an American, the non-American spelling of “coloured,” an
d “personalised,” and the eating of ice lollies did stand out a bit, but it in no way detracts from this original idea. In addition to the child being the center of the story, with a party in his honor, you can include a dedication to them at the beginning of the book. Mine reads:
To Kyle: I hope I’ll always have at least 5 Minutes for Books for us to share together. Love, Mommy.
The last page of the book signs off, “Bye Bye, Kyle. See you next time!” which will make any child excited to read more.
Currently, I these books can only be ordered from a U.S. or U.K. address, but five of you can win a personalized copy. Since the order won’t go through the website, it can ship anywhere in Europe or North America! It also looks like other languages are available (but since I can’t read the site in other languages, I’m not exactly sure).
Filed under * Feature Columns, 5 Minutes for Books, Children's Books, Contests by Jennifer
60 Comments on 5 Minutes for Books–Personalized Miffy Book »
#1 - 5 Minutes for Books–Informed Consent @ 12:04 am
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#2 - Krista @ 2:00 am
What a cute book! I too had a book with my name in it when I was a kid, but I don’t remember it being that bad. It was about going to the circus. Actually I be it’s still at my mom’s house somewhere…
I would love to get one of these for my son!
#3 - jen @ 2:15 am
please enter me in the draw
I LIKE personalised books children get excited when they hear their name in a book and sometimes I have even changed a books characters names so they become Billy
As you now know I have a contact in the UK
#4 - Tam @ 2:42 am
My kids would love these
#5 - Sarah @ 7:21 am
Yes, please!
#6 - Shannon @ 7:22 am
oh how cute!
#7 - Taowyn @ 8:05 am
Cute bunnies.
#8 - mama k @ 8:08 am
so cute. I’d love this for my son.
#9 - Bonnie Walker @ 8:09 am
my daughter is so excited about her birthday. This would make a great gift! Sign me up!
#10 - Jessica @ 8:09 am
Aw, my little reader would love this!
#11 - Brittany @ 8:58 am
I remember having my own personlized book when I was little and I love it! They even put a little girl in it with curly blonde hair so I truly thought it was just for me! I would love to do that for my son (he’s almost 2), especially since he’s actually sitting down for more than 4 seconds theses days!
#12 - Andrea @ 9:02 am
This is adorable! Makes reading more fun!!
#13 - Jen in MS @ 9:12 am
So cute! Please count me in!
Thanks and have a great day!
#14 - Heather (Heather's reality show) @ 9:27 am
My 4 year old would go crazy for this book.
#15 - jenna @ 9:37 am
My 2 year-old loves when I put his name into any song or story. Great idea!
#16 - Jill H. @ 9:42 am
How Nifty!
#17 - Rhen (yestheyareallmine) @ 9:48 am
Enter me in too please! That reminds me of a book my Dad had personalized for me when I was just a little girl. I loved that book!
#18 - Mama Zen @ 9:55 am
My daughter would love this!
#19 - Kara @ 10:05 am
My toddler would love that!
#20 - Lorie @ 10:19 am
My kids would love this!
#21 - Laura @ Laura Williams' Musings @ 10:29 am
This would be a great gift for my daughter who’s birthday will be coming up in April.
Count me in please.
#22 - Brooke @ 10:31 am
oooooh! Please enter me in this!!! My daughters would be THRILLED!
#23 - Crystal B. @ 10:45 am
How cool. Please enter me for this.
#24 - Alexia @ 11:26 am
Cute book, I think my son would love it!
#25 - Ashley @ 11:37 am
enter me please!
#26 - Capturing Today @ 1:01 pm
This is really cute. My youngest daughter loves books and would love one of these!
#27 - serina @ 1:59 pm
Great contest! Count me in!
#28 - emily @ 2:14 pm
Yes, please!
#29 - stephanie @ 2:20 pm
how neat!
#30 - Richelle F @ 2:36 pm
How cute!
#31 - Jendi @ 3:39 pm
Please enter me. Thank You!
#32 - Carrie @ 3:51 pm
Sounds great! Please enter me in!
#33 - Karen (mommy of three) @ 4:47 pm
My boys would love this, please count us in, thanks!
#34 - Amy A. @ 5:07 pm
Thanks for the chance to win.
#35 - Linsey Knerl @ 5:10 pm
I love this book! How cute! Thanks.
#36 - Katie @ 5:11 pm
I love it! Please include me!
#37 - Renee Weinberg @ 5:34 pm
My boys are toddlers who get so excited over their birthdays. Mom thinks it’s exciting too.
#38 - tanyetta @ 5:44 pm
thank you
#39 - Naomi @ 6:32 pm
I had a book with my name when I was little and LOVED it… It would be great to have one for my kids now!
#40 - Jill @ 7:08 pm
Oh, Lily loves Miffy. This would be so great!
#41 - Pam @ 7:55 pm
So cool. There’s nothing more engaging to a child, than a book with their name in it.
#42 - Lisa @ 7:56 pm
I’ve always wanted to have one of these for one of my kids! My little brother got one and I was so jealous. : ) Please enter me - thanks!
#43 - Jenna @ 8:24 pm
Hope I’m not too late to enter this one. Looks great!
#44 - Tracy @ 8:33 pm
THIS SOUNDS GREAT! ENTER ME PLEASE!
#45 - Caryn @ 8:38 pm
Would love this for my boy
#46 - Myrna @ 8:52 pm
Count me in
#47 - Amy @ 10:09 pm
Cute book and we are Miffy Fans!!
#48 - Kilikina @ 11:09 pm
count me in
#49 - Kim @ 7:45 am
Enter me please…
#50 - Amanda @ 9:34 am
super cute, we love books
#51 - Cassie @ 11:04 am
My son loves Miffy and ANYTHING personalized!!
#52 - CPA Mom and Soccer Mom Angela @ 12:35 pm
Please enter me in the drawing for this wonderful book!
#53 - Stephanie @ 9:47 pm
I had a personalized book (The Jungle Book) that had me AND my brother in it. I loved that book and wore it out. The Jungle Book is still one of my favorite stories. = )
#54 - Elizabeth @ 11:03 pm
I had a personalized book about a trip to the Zoo when I was little, and I loved it! Miffy is SO cute, I would love this for my daughter!
#55 - Emily @ 1:34 am
love this count me in as well
#56 - Deborah @ 9:32 am
LOVE this!
#57 - Emma Kieninger @ 7:00 pm
I would love to get one of these in French for my baby girl… Her first Miffy book is actually one from France, and she just loves it! Merci!
:)Emma
#58 - TheAngelForever @ 9:51 pm
One of my favorite books growing up was a personalized one with my name in it. This looks great and I’m sure my son would love one.
#59 - Jana (sidetrack'd) @ 10:59 am
I think Little would enjoy this. Please count me in. Thanks!
#60 - Christine @ 10:22 pm
My son would love this!