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Christmas: order by Monday 30 November. Christmas books

The only storybook truly made for one child.

Read the whole story and see the cover before you pay.

What families sent us

300+ families have given a Paperlake book.

The family looks spot on to what they all look like in real life.
E.
she wouldnt put it down all night. her mum sent me a video at 9pm of her still flipping through it
S.B., Sydney
I love the way he's dancing in the pic there coz that's exactly him.
K.
My granddaughter has decided this is the only book worth reading. Great problem to have.
S.D., Hobart
I love that its not a template and simply generic giving each book its own unique character and feel.
S.
She is three and she knows every page now. Our little tradition before bed.
M.C., Geelong
Recently, I wrote a story for my four year-old grandson, which was adapted by Paperlake into a delightful book.
S., grandmother
she keeps pointing at the cover and saying her own name, melts me every time
M.L., Sydney
I have received both books and was very impressed with the quality of the printing and how beautiful the design was in person.
S.
he ran upstairs to show his big brother. didnt know he could move that fast
C.K., Brisbane
I am over the moon with both of these books!
K.
her mum sent me a photo of her sleeping with it 😭 going to be so hard to top
E.S., Adelaide

Every page, the way it prints

Max Spots Them All, written for Max, age 4. Swipe through every page.

Max Spots Them All: the cover and the blurb
Max Spots Them All: the first page
Max Spots Them All: the title and dedication
Max Spots Them All: spread 1 of 14
Max Spots Them All: spread 2 of 14
Max Spots Them All: spread 3 of 14
Max Spots Them All: spread 4 of 14
Max Spots Them All: spread 5 of 14
Max Spots Them All: spread 6 of 14
Max Spots Them All: spread 7 of 14
Max Spots Them All: spread 8 of 14
Max Spots Them All: spread 9 of 14
Max Spots Them All: spread 10 of 14
Max Spots Them All: spread 11 of 14
Max Spots Them All: spread 12 of 14
Max Spots Them All: spread 13 of 14
Max Spots Them All: spread 14 of 14
Max Spots Them All: the last page
The photo of Max the book was made from
The cover and the blurb

What you tell us becomes their story

One

Tell us about them

Their name, their age, one thing you love about them.

Two

Read it before you pay

See the cover and read the whole story. Change any line.

Three

We make the book

A person checks every page. Printed in hardcover, sent to your door.

We use the photo only to make this book.

Other books swap in a name. We write their story.

Henry went on a big adventure to the moon.

Olivia went on a big adventure to the moon.

Max went on a big adventure to the moon.

Template booksThe same story for every child. Only the name changes.
A page of Max's book: Max on a bench at school, lifting his binoculars
A Paperlake bookA new story, written for one child from what you tell us.

A story for the big things

Tell us what’s coming up. We’ll write a story to help them through it.

Max at the school gate with his binoculars, his brother and sisters beside him
From β€œMax Spots Them All”: his first day of big school.

Brothers, sisters, Nanny and the dog

3 people included. Up to 6, at $15 each extra.

Wheelchair, glasses, not walking yet? They’re drawn as they are.

Books for brothers and sisters

Their book, in hardcover

$99delivered, GST included
  • Arrives by Monday 19 October
  • Read the whole story before you pay
  • Second copy $39
Chris, founder of Paperlake

β€œNot happy with it? Send us a photo and we’ll reprint it. No questions asked.”Chris, Paperlake

Size
20 Γ— 20 cm hardcover
Pages
32, with 14 story spreads
Paper
Thick 170 gsm silk
Cover
Matt finish
Inside
Your dedication and their story
Who can be in it

Your child and two more people, included. Up to 6 in one book, $15 each from the fourth.

Delivery

We make it in up to 3 days, then it takes up to 10 business days in the post. For Christmas, order by Monday 30 November.

If it's not right

Not happy with it? Send us a photo and we'll reprint it. No questions asked.

Why reading it matters

A year aheadKids read to most days at age 4 to 5 read like kids a year older.Growing Up in Australia, 4,000+ children
More new wordsKids learnt more new words from a book about them.Kucirkova et al., 2014

Who’s it for?

A Christmas book about them

Order by Monday 30 November for Christmas.

Christmas books

No occasion needed? A third of our books are just because.

Four Paperlake books fanned out

A shortcut to becoming the favourite aunty

Questions

Can I read it before I pay?

Yes. You read the whole story and see the cover and first two pages before you pay. Change any line, or tell us what to change, and we'll rewrite it.

What if it doesn't look like them?

You see them on the cover and first two pages before you pay. If it isn't them, ask for another cover. Every page is checked against your photo before it prints.

How are the pictures made?

Every picture is made from your photo. A person checks every page before it prints.

What if it's not right when it arrives?

Not happy with it? Send us a photo and we'll reprint it. No questions asked.

I've already written their story. Can you use it?

Yes. Paste it in and we'll use your words exactly, split across the pages.

How long does it take?

We make it in up to 3 days, then delivery takes up to 10 business days. You'll see the arrival date before you pay. For Christmas, order by Monday 30 November.

What's in the Keepsake?

The hardcover book, a 6-photo album and an online copy of the book to share. $119, delivered.

What happens to the photo?

We use it only to make this book.

What ages is it for?

Newborns to about eight. One-year-olds are the most common.

Can I make one for more than one child?

Put up to 6 people in one book, or make each child their own book.

Tell us about them

Free to start. Read the whole story before you pay.

Start their book