The Best Book for the Birth of a Child
There’s nothing quite like welcoming a new life to the world. For parents, extended family, and friends alike, this is a magical time of saying those initial hellos and cradling the little bundle for the first time. While these moments pass quickly, the memories can remain precious for a lifetime.
To help you celebrate and remember these times, we offer some wonderful personalised books for babies and new parents. While they each make an excellent gift for when the baby is born, they’re also wonderful to give as baby shower gifts, at a gender reveal party, or for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day – the options are limitless!
Read on to see which of our books celebrate a baby’s birth.
1. Adam, You’ll Always Be our Little Boy
The Dad, Mum, and Family Editions of our #1 international bestselling personalised book are each a must-have gift for welcoming a new baby. Why? Because this is the book behind our viral videos of crying parents! In case these weren’t enough, check out our reviews – you’ll see plenty recounting how even the gift-giver couldn’t get past the first page without choking up!
Besides its emotional impact, this book celebrates the little everyday moments that make life with a child so precious. Mum and Dad whimsically imagine how their little one will grow up before their eyes. As fast as this will fly by, our “Always Little” books help slow it down and serve as a keepsake for when they’re all grown up.
Sasha, You'll Always Be Our Little Girl
ALL ABOUT EMOTIONAL MOMENTS OF PARENTHOOD
★ Perfect gift for Mummy, Daddy, and their little one! ★ Vibrant, personalised illustrations of Mummy, Daddy, and kiddo. ★ Created in minutes, shipped in 3 days! Words can't describe the bond shared by a family, but this personalised book comes close! In it, you get to customise both parents and their little one in sweet stories about everyday life. Create memories reading it today and watch it become a forever keepsake of this precious time for years to come.…more
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2. When Alex Grows Up – Mummy & Daddy Editions
This lovely, imaginative book ventures some vibrant answers to the age-old question: What do you want to be when you grow up? Mum or Dad narrates the answers as they whimsically dream what the future my hold for their little one.
While this is perfect for babies and new parents alike, it’s also a wonderful personalised book to grow up with. The child will love exploring the coloring pages and seeing themselves (with Mum or Dad!) rocking an assortment of professions, including a doctor, the president, an astronaut, and more! This is an especially winning gift for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day!
When Kiddo Grows Up - Daddy Edition
All about what kiddo might one day be
★ What will Daddy's little one grow up to be? He can find out with this book ★ Created To Last Printed and bound with quality ink and paper - and just for you ★ Made in the USA Fast, fun, and easy to make: personalised in minutes, shipped in 3 days. Say "I love you" like never before with this high-quality personalised book that captures the bond between Daddy and his little girl. He'll feel all the feels imagining what his kiddo could become, making this bestselling book an unforgettable gift for Dad.…more
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When Amelia Grows Up - Mummy Edition
All about what kiddo might one day be
★ A gift that will move Mum to tears. ★ Shipped in 3 days from our printhouse in Utah. This, our original Mummy-kiddo bestseller , packs the ultimate story for everyone: vibrant, imaginative stories of which awesome jobs (picked out by you!) your child might one day have plus the emotional thought of Mummy’s baby being all grown up . The takeaway – dream of the future while enjoying every second of the present.…more
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3. Julian’s Guide for Mummy and Daddy
This, our largest personalised book to date, is also far and away our funniest. And in addition to unabashedly embracing the wonderful chaos that comes with a newborn, it still manages to pack in some lovely sentiments – not to mention some pretty darn good advice!
Written by parents, for parents, this personalised book is narrated by the baby. You personalise both parents and kiddo and pick which advice you’d like to impart. There’s no better newborn gift out there for telling new parents: relax, you got this, and enjoy this wild ride!
Harper's Guide for Mummy and Daddy
All About the Challenges of Becoming a Parent
★ Best gift for new parents Packed with funny (and solid!) parenting advice ★ The first ever personalised parenting guide Written and illustrated by parents ★ Made in the USA Fast, fun, and easy to make: personalised in minutes, shipped in 3 days Being a new parent is messy, but it's also a precious time that flies by. This personalised keepsake shares advice on how to enjoy (and survive!) these early days and serves as a timeless memento long after diapers have been outgrown.…more
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4. Hooray, Mason, You Did It!
Ahh, milestones. So exciting for parents and kiddos alike – and yet they pass so fast! Here to help your kiddo bravely face them and parents cherish them forever is our hugely personalised book “Hooray, Chloe, You Did It!” From first word, to first steps, to first day at daycare, this vibrant, fun-to-read book lets you include it all!
The emotional support this book offers your kiddo as they take on their new world goes farther than just cheering them on – it gives them their very own sidekick! And not only do you get to choose which of our adorable sidekicks narrates the book and graces every page – you can include them as a super cuddly plush toy as well! A truly winning personalised newborn gift!
Max the Alien
Meet Maximillius Monnoloosh – known to his friends as Max and Area 51 as the one that got away. Being new to this planet, Max is the perfect companion to any mini-Earthling who loves trying new things – even if that means crash landing every once in a while. See more of his adventures in our milestone book “Hooray, Jeremy, You Did It!”…more
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Hooray, Chloe! You Did It!
Hooray! Hooray! You did it! You found the perfect personalised milestone book to celebrate and commemorate each of your child’s exciting firsts! The fun-to-read poems by New York Times best-selling author Adam Wallace depict these exciting and emotional Moments in a style the whole family will enjoy. “Hooray, Chloe! You Did It!” takes personalising to a whole new level by letting you choose 1 of 5 unique sidekicks to help your little hero pass each new milestone in style! This is a book to enjoy and cherish now and for all the milestones still to come!…more
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Mrs. Hootwit
Mrs. Hootwit has more in common with your kiddo than meets the eye. She needed a lot of practice to master everything she knows and still sometimes mixes her right wing with her left. This owl flew straight from the pages of “Hooray, Jeremy, You Did It!” and “When Ava Grows Up” with teaching and cheerleading skills that make her the perfect wing-woman to any fledgling adventurer.…more
5. Charlotte, Joshua, the Dream Team
So far we've talked about our perfect books and gifts for Mum, Dad and the new baby. But what about the baby's big brothers and sisters? Surely they deserve something too, right? Hooray Heroes has got it covered!
This personalised book is perfect for two or three children. As well as being fun to read and look at, it will spark their imagination about all the things they can do together. But most importantly, it highlights the incredible and unbreakable bond they share.
The Dream Team for Two Kids
Perfect For Siblings, Cousins or Friends
★ Gift the Joy of Sibling Bond: Follow your 2 rascals through 10 enchanting worlds. ★ Made to Last: Printed in the USA with quality ink and paper. Other versions: 3 KIDS…more
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The Dream Team for Three Kids
Perfect For Siblings, Cousins or Friends
★ Gift the Joy of Sibling Bond: Follow your 3 rascals through 10 enchanting worlds. ★ Made to Last: Printed in the USA with quality ink and paper.…more
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And That’s Not All!
Besides these wonderful books, we also offer greeting cards that are perfect for newborns, as well as Mother’s Day and Father’s Day! And on top of that – freebies! Be sure to check out our huge selection, including adorable mobile wallpapers for other ideas of how to surprise the new parents in your life.
And of course, be sure and browse the rest of our bestselling personalised books. We have excellent options for pet lovers, couples, and enthusiasts of cars, space, dinosaurs, sport, fairy tales, and even unicorns! Rest assured, Hooray Heroes is a winning pick for any occasion!
Here Comes New Baby Olivia Card
Create your own personalised newborn baby greeting card! Create the appearance of baby AND Mum & Dad to properly showcase your message of “Congratulations, parents” & “Welcome to the world, baby girl.”…more
Baby Shower Card
Create an adorable baby shower surprise! Personalise the baby as you predict they might look and then label their features. Will they get Mummy’s eyes? Papa’s booty? You decide! One thing is for sure: they’ll make for the cutest baby shower card ever!…more
Congratulations on New Baby Owen
Create an adorable congratulations for new parents! Since this personalised card features baby’s name and appearance on the inside, it’s also a creative gender reveal announcement or naming ceremony keepsake.…more