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I See Me! Personalized Books

February 21, 2012 by Guest Contributor

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here.

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My favorite gift to give children is always the gift of reading. A lifelong bookworm myself, I find a particular joy in matching titles to the interests of the child- hoping that they will fall in love with the images and story, and take comfort rereading the pages within again and again.

Books can be a tricky gift to give, though. You never really know which ones the recipient already owns (or might receive at any given gift-giving occasion). And a kid who’s all about dinosaurs today might decide tomorrow that trains are his latest obsession.

But a story that’s all about THEM? That mentions their name and little customized details about their own life story? You can be sure that a personalized book with a child’s name in print will catch and hold their attention, and that there will be no duplicates on their bookshelf.

I See Me!’s award-winning personalized children’s books are as unique as the child that receives them. Offering selections for boys and girls ages 0-12, these customized books would make great gifts for birthdays, holidays and baby showers; for newborns and new big brothers or sisters.

 

 

For my own niece, Eva, I received a board book celebrating her 2nd birthday later this year (I have no willpower; Eva got it early). The book is exactly the right size for her little hands to hold, and the pages are nice and sturdy. I fully expect that it will hold up to the intense love that a toddler can give.

I love the artwork, which is bright and whimsical and cheery without being cheesy, and the story is adorable: woodland creatures are all atwitter, preparing for Eva’s birthday party. It’s engaging and fun to read aloud- and at this age, when the same stories tend to get read out loud A LOT, that’s an important factor. There’s nothing worse than reading a boring book aloud a mind-numbing number of times.

Even my decidedly not-bookish husband was chuckling and nodding approvingly at the cuteness of the graphics and plotline.

I can’t bring myself to write inside books, so my preference has been to paste bookplates into gifted titles as a personal touch; a practice that is admittedly pretty antiquated but means a lot to me. I do know younger kids just can’t resist tugging at them. Eva’s board book brilliantly has a dedication printed directly onto the inside cover which reads,  This book was made especially for Eva Marie who arrived on September 14, 2010.

You can have the gift-giver’s name inscribed as well, along with the year the book was given. This little detail- the permanent “bookplate”- is absolutely my favorite feature of I See Me!’s customized books.

I See Me!’s selection of high-quality, durable storybooks (including pirate tales and fairy tales) can be customized starting at $24.95. They also carry gift sets (books paired with stuffed animals or t-shirts), personalized floor puzzles and a My Very Own Name app for the iPad. Any of these gifts are sure to put a smile on a kid’s face, and be a gift they’ll reach for again and again.
Disclosure: I was sent a copy of a I See Me Book to review. All opinions listed are my own.

Robin Elton is a real food advocate, wilderness champion, general loudmouth and Honey Badger Mom to three backyard naturalists. Community Manager for Fitfluential LLC, she is the Twitterific day-to-day voice of @FitFluential. Robin writes about the non-toxic healthy lifestyle, the restorative benefits of the outdoors, and the power of play at simple. green. organic. happy.

Robin Elton is a real food advocate, wilderness champion, general loudmouth and Honey Badger Mom to three backyard naturalists. Community Manager for Fitfluential LLC, she is the Twitterific day-to-day voice of @FitFluential. Robin writes about the non-toxic healthy lifestyle, the restorative benefits of the outdoors, and the power of play atsimple. green. organic. happy.

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67 Comments

  1. julie rmr says

    March 6, 2012 at 10:05 am

    The “who loves me” one, for sure!

    Reply
  2. Kimberly says

    March 4, 2012 at 11:17 am

    I would choose the My Very Own Fairy Tale Storybook

    Reply
  3. AmyQ. says

    March 3, 2012 at 8:40 pm

    I would definitely have to choose the “My Very Own Fairy Tale Book” book for my little Anistin. She’s such a little Diva Princess at 16months old!

    Reply
  4. Lisa L says

    March 3, 2012 at 9:00 am

    The Super, Incredible Big Brother would be perfect for my son!

    Reply
  5. ANGEL JACKLYN says

    March 3, 2012 at 7:05 am

    I’D LIKE TO BLESS MY NEPHEW WITH AN “WHO LOVES ME? I SEE ME!” BOOK!

    Reply
  6. Francesca says

    March 2, 2012 at 2:19 pm

    ‘My Very Own Pirate Tale Storybook’ would be #1 on our list.

    Reply
  7. Lori says

    March 2, 2012 at 8:59 am

    We would choose the big brother story book.

    Reply
  8. norma gamel says

    March 1, 2012 at 5:32 pm

    I would choose the Who Loves Me? with personalized blanket. My grandson spends every weekend with me and he LOVES for his Granna to read to him while he is curled up beside me with a blanket. He would be so excited.

    Reply
  9. Kelly Falcone says

    March 1, 2012 at 4:57 pm

    I would choose the world according to me : )

    Reply
  10. Chuck says

    February 29, 2012 at 10:56 am

    I think the name story one would be nice.

    Reply
  11. Staci A says

    February 28, 2012 at 9:30 pm

    We’d love The Super, Incredible Big Brother!

    Reply
  12. nannypanpan says

    February 28, 2012 at 8:42 pm

    i like preschool according to me
    [email protected]

    Reply
  13. Jeff says

    February 28, 2012 at 3:26 pm

    What a nice gift this would make.

    Reply
  14. Shannon F says

    February 28, 2012 at 12:03 am

    I would choose My Very Own Fairytale or My Very Own Name for my niece.

    Reply
  15. Wayne says

    February 28, 2012 at 12:00 am

    I would choose My Very Own Name Storybook for my daughter.

    Reply
  16. Kelly D says

    February 27, 2012 at 11:57 pm

    I would choose My Very Own Name. It looks ADORABLE!!!

    Reply
  17. Van says

    February 27, 2012 at 3:33 pm

    The Happy Birthday book looks nice.

    Reply
  18. Julie Lundstrom says

    February 27, 2012 at 11:08 am

    I like the Happy Birthday book.

    Reply
  19. June says

    February 27, 2012 at 10:37 am

    I know a 2 year old little girl who just had her birthday, that would like this.

    Reply
  20. Don says

    February 27, 2012 at 8:58 am

    I like this idea, it would be their own special book.

    Reply
  21. Garrett says

    February 27, 2012 at 8:13 am

    I think these story books are great for children.

    Reply
  22. Mallory says

    February 27, 2012 at 5:10 am

    I would choose My Very Own Pirate Tale storybook for my son.

    Reply
  23. Angela E. says

    February 26, 2012 at 7:36 pm

    Such a neat & great book for kids.

    Reply
  24. janga says

    February 26, 2012 at 2:49 pm

    My Very Own Fairy Tale Storybook! I’ve already ordered Who Loves Me and it is really beautiful. Everyone loves it!

    Reply
  25. Julie Lynn Bickham says

    February 26, 2012 at 2:33 pm

    I would choose the Who Loves Me? book.

    Reply
  26. Idaho Jill says

    February 25, 2012 at 12:35 pm

    My daughter would love the My Very Own Fairy Tale Storybook, thanks!

    Reply
  27. Danielle Davis/Grady says

    February 24, 2012 at 11:42 pm

    I would choose My Very Own Pirate Tale Storybook!
    Thank you!

    Reply
  28. Jenn says

    February 24, 2012 at 11:33 pm

    I would choose the My Very Own Fairy Tale Storybook!

    Thanks!
    Jenn from Making Hair Bows
    [email protected]

    Reply
  29. Erin Lawrence says

    February 24, 2012 at 10:03 pm

    I would love to have the Super, Incredible Big Sister for my daughter who will be a big sister in April! Thanks for the giveaway! 🙂

    Reply
  30. samantha w says

    February 24, 2012 at 7:51 pm

    my very own name, or the christmas one would be nice

    Reply
  31. Angelica rougeron says

    February 24, 2012 at 7:39 pm

    I love and bought several of these books and I still keep buying for friends with lil ones I love my own name book and the fairies book the pirate is also nice. I’d love to purchase the new birthday book or win it for my own lil 1 year old for his next birthday. These are the best gifts to give as the will be cherished for a lifetime!

    Reply
  32. Priscilla says

    February 24, 2012 at 5:53 pm

    We have a few of these books. Time to get the pirate one for 1 of my children who already has the My Very Own Name book. I’m about to order 2 books for our youngest 2, 1 is getting the pirate version & the other My Very Own Name.

    Reply
  33. Julie Shurling says

    February 24, 2012 at 4:31 pm

    I have been a fan for years, starting with My Very Own Name given to my daughter as a gift. Since we have purchased My Very Own Fairytale for her, My Very Own Name for her cousin, & My Very Own Pirate Tale for another cousin. I think I would have to choose God Loves You for my son next. It’s so hard to choose as you can see, we love them all!

    Reply
  34. Rochel S says

    February 24, 2012 at 4:22 pm

    I like the My Very Own Name Storybook

    Reply
  35. Lauren says

    February 24, 2012 at 2:42 pm

    i really like the My Fairytale book!

    Reply
  36. Amanda Titus says

    February 24, 2012 at 6:31 am

    The Very Merry Christmas Book would add such a magical touch to any holiday season. Now to figure out which child to use it for…..? Probably the youngest, Donovan who’s 4 months old.

    Reply
  37. Jennifer Dewing says

    February 23, 2012 at 8:10 pm

    THANK YOU so much for the lovely book review on “My Very Happy Birthday”! We are so excited to have this title in our line up of books! We loved the photos and comments posted in the review above!

    Reply
  38. Melissa says

    February 23, 2012 at 7:27 pm

    I have 3 children and they would all love to have these books. They all look fabulous!

    Reply
  39. lauren knott says

    February 23, 2012 at 4:08 pm

    my very own pirate tale.

    Reply
  40. Stephanie says

    February 23, 2012 at 8:05 am

    I like the birthday book for girls. My baby girl turns 1 on Saturday and it would be something neat she could read later!

    Reply
  41. kristin D says

    February 22, 2012 at 11:26 pm

    The Very Happy Birthday Book For Gracie!

    Reply
  42. Kristi p says

    February 22, 2012 at 8:18 pm

    I love the new My Very Happy Birthday Book. We have the Fairy tale book and Love it!

    Reply
  43. DavidP says

    February 22, 2012 at 2:16 pm

    Thanks for these Lolli, I would choose “My Very Own Pirate Tale.”

    Reply
  44. Christine says

    February 22, 2012 at 2:12 pm

    My Very Own Pirate Tale

    Reply
  45. sandra says

    February 22, 2012 at 1:23 pm

    i’d choose My Very Own Pirate Tale Storybook

    Reply
  46. Mia Dentice Carey says

    February 22, 2012 at 12:52 pm

    LOVE LOVE LOVE My Very Own Pirate Tale Storybook! =)

    Reply
  47. Vickie Couturier says

    February 22, 2012 at 11:59 am

    Id choose:My Very Own Pirate Tale Storybook

    vlbelk(at)hotmail.com

    Reply
  48. kelly says

    February 22, 2012 at 11:40 am

    I would choose My Very Own Name Storybook

    Reply
  49. stephanie christmann says

    February 22, 2012 at 10:32 am

    I would choose My Very Own Pirate Tale for my son

    Reply
  50. Kathy Stevenson says

    February 22, 2012 at 10:02 am

    I would love to get The Super, Incredible Big Sister!

    Reply
  51. Selena says

    February 22, 2012 at 8:20 am

    I would get the super incredible big sister book for my daughter since we are expecting our second child!

    Reply
  52. Erin says

    February 22, 2012 at 7:11 am

    My daughter LOVES the My Very Own Fairy Tale Book! We have read it a hundred times!!! So we would choose the Birthday Book.

    Reply
  53. Terra Heck says

    February 22, 2012 at 4:19 am

    I’d choose My Very Happy Birthday Book for girls. Thanks.

    Reply
  54. catherine c says

    February 22, 2012 at 2:52 am

    i like the My Very Own Pirate Tale Storybook

    Reply
  55. Isabelle says

    February 22, 2012 at 12:15 am

    My Very Own Book is great!

    Reply
  56. Natalia says

    February 22, 2012 at 12:14 am

    Birthday Book for Boys

    Reply
  57. John says

    February 22, 2012 at 12:13 am

    My very Own Name.

    Reply
  58. Sus says

    February 21, 2012 at 10:26 pm

    Would love My Very Own Name for my little one.
    tnxns09 at gmail dot com

    Reply
  59. June says

    February 21, 2012 at 9:40 pm

    My grand daughter would love this.

    Reply
  60. A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING says

    February 21, 2012 at 6:31 pm

    I would love the birthday book for girls for my granddaughter on her 2nd birthday…

    Reply
  61. Julie Lundstrom says

    February 21, 2012 at 5:47 pm

    I would like My very Happy Birthday Book.

    Reply
  62. tennille says

    February 21, 2012 at 5:40 pm

    i love the my very own name book

    Reply
  63. JMarie says

    February 21, 2012 at 4:58 pm

    I think my new niece would like “My Very Own Fairytale,” and her mother would love to read it to her!

    Reply
  64. Melissa says

    February 21, 2012 at 12:52 pm

    My Very Own Name would be perfect for my little guy, Zane. 🙂

    Reply
  65. Jen E says

    February 21, 2012 at 11:14 am

    These look great – I’d love to get my daughter either the Fairy Tale book or the Who Loves Me Book – both look awesome!

    Reply
  66. shelly says

    February 21, 2012 at 10:42 am

    I would love the Fairies book.

    Reply
  67. Kristie says

    February 21, 2012 at 10:14 am

    My daughter would love the
    My Very Own Fairy Tale Storybook.

    Reply

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