[While we’re on vacation, we hope you enjoy this compilation of two past favorite Momorandums] 

Reading is indeed fundamental, but the emphasis on the “fun” becomes that much greater when the book revolves around you. Here, two terrific options for personalized books, one geared for little ones, and another both for older kids, or adults…
   

For a younger child, give them “My Very Own Name” Though the concept of a personalized book is not itself unique, this particular version is done exceptionally well. Well beyond simple laser-printing of the designated name in a couple of places; here, following a personalized dedication page, “My Very Own Name” features animals “creating” the perfect name for a child, by introducing a letter per page that cumulatively spells out the child’s first and last name by the book’s end.

 
Each letter in the name corresponds to an animal…

And with a glossary of 53 animals following the story, the learning opportunities are myriad. In fact, though first introduced to us as a new baby gift, “My Very Own Name” seems even more perfect for toddlers and early school-age children. From I See Me! Inc., each book is $29.95; allow at least three weeks for production and shipping.

www.iseeme.com
 

We also love the idea of a full-length action novel — in which you can make your kid the star. Book by You Publishing, offers full- length chapter novels perfect for tweens (though of interest to kids both a bit younger, and older). Choose from their 3 main fantasy/adventure titles: “The Book of Dragons,” “The Golden Key” (the one we have) or “Two Children and It,” (originally penned by Edith Nesbit in the late 1800s). New to their offerings since we first featured them are “The Amulet,” a sequel to Two Children and It, as well as a new teen targeted title: “Prom and Prejudice.”

 

Browse sample portions of each, then choose and make one your own.


Each book allows you to customize 19 fields, i.e. your child’s name, their best friend’s name, their hair color… which translate to thousands of personal features within each 100-130 page novel.

So that the kids don’t have all the fun, there is also an Adult Book Series: Romance By You. With titles like “Medieval Passion” and “Pirates of Desire,” file this away for when you’re next in need of a kitchsy shower or anniversary gift. Each personalized novel is $24.95, plus shipping.

Explore both the kid and adult options at www.bookbyyou.com
 
   
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