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You'll love this because...
Your child’s name appears on the cover and throughout this story about starting school!
Your child’s Name appears on the cover and throughout the book
Write a special Message on the title page
Hand-drawn illustrations on every page
Available in softback or hardback
Add a luxury gift box for a thoughtful finishing touch, and to keep your book protected as time passes
Starting school can be an exciting but daunting time for children, and books about school can help children prepare. This first day of school book designed for preschoolers introduces some ideas about what to expect at school, and is a beautifully illustrated story your child will love to read! As well as giving children the confidence they need to walk through the classroom doors, the book is also a lovely gift to remember their special day.Â
Our personalised starting school book features your child’s own name on the cover, and is incorporated into the artwork and story. You can also add a personal good luck message to the title page! Your little one will be eager to learn in their new school after receiving a book made especially for them, all about their big day!Â
How to Personalise Your First Day at School Book
Personalise with any name up to 12 characters, and a personal message of two lines, up to 40 characters per line.
Further InformationÂ
When entering your personalisation, please note that accents, emojis and other symbols can’t be used as our system doesn’t support these. Make sure to double check your spelling!
🌲 Our books are made from responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers. 🌎
In The Book wouldn’t be here without its terrific customers. That’s why we care about what you have to say.
We’re an open book when it comes to feedback! So let us know how your experience was? From finding the book you were looking for to making it personal, every little detail is important, so we can learn and perfect your shopping experience for the next time you return!
Rachel8 Sep 2021
Godson over the moon with his book!
Stephanie14 Sep 2020
Excellent personalised book for my 4 yr old grandson. He loves the personalised photo on the back cover.
Marie2 Sep 2020
Loved this book so does my granddaughter.
MichelleH29 Aug 2018
This personalised first day at school book is excellent, I was really touched when I read it and I know the parents of the child I have bought it for will be too, and it is something that they can cherish and keep and give to her when she is older.
Jean29 Aug 2018
I bought this as a present for a little girl who is very fond of Rabbits. This book was just what I was looking for in picture format and text. Little girl was absolutely thrilled when I gave it to her. So I am very pleased indeed with my purchase. Arrived very quickly too.my only criticism is... children in the UK are taught to read and write with one capital letter and then lower case letters in their name. The text in the book is a mixture of First letter capital followed by lower case, and all capitals. Rather a shame that they have done this in my opinion.however, I would still purchase again.
Customer service very polite and helpful, willing to solve the issue with a coupon for discounts which would not apply.
Solution was to offer me a refund for the correspondent discount, which I agreed.
Thank you, Rachel
- Oana Iorga
Catherine26 Aug 2021
Excellent book great for the money x…
Excellent book great for the money x very good gift x
Laura Cornwell26 Aug 2021
Best books ever
Best books ever! I’ve ordered 4 now and love them all. Fabulous!
Pauline Wilson26 Aug 2021
Good quality products
The products and the service are excellent but the package used for posting is not good.
I ordered a book and it came with two corners damaged, it was replaced but the second book arrive with one corner damaged. I have managed to make the corner better. I suggest they put extra protection on the corners. I would order again as the products are good
J M Turner26 Aug 2021
Another beautifully presented book with…
Another beautifully presented book with original illustrations. Exactly what I wanted for my granddaughter.
Mrs White26 Aug 2021
Delighted with this gift from my…
Delighted with this gift from my Grandma loved the whole set up and especially the nursery rhymes .Cannot say how impressed I was by your speedy and efficient delivery
