A personalized book from grandparents to a grandchild

A personalized picture book is a gift grandparents can make in a few minutes and a grandchild keeps for years: the story stars the grandchild, the dedication is from you, and the book can be written in English, German, French, Spanish or Hebrew. Preview the cover and first page for free before you decide.

Victor, founder of StorylingLast updated October 18, 2026.

Grandparents are often the ones who read the bedtime story when they visit, and the ones who send a book for a birthday. A personalized book does both: a story where your grandchild is the hero, with a page that says it came from you.

Why grandparents choose personalized books

  • A gift with your words in it. Your dedication is printed on its own page.
  • Easy from far away. You only need the grandchild's name, age and look; no photos.
  • In your language. The book can be in a different language from the website, so you can browse in one and write in another.
  • One for each grandchild. Each one gets their own story, in their own world.

How to make one for a grandchild

  • Enter your grandchild's first name and age.
  • Choose their look: skin tone, hair color, hairstyle and glasses.
  • Pick a world they will love, such as dinosaurs or under the sea.
  • Write your dedication; see our dedication ideas from grandparents.
  • Read the free preview, then order the PDF ($2.99) or ask for a printed hardcover sent to the family.

Making books for two grandchildren? Create a preview for each. For printed copies, ask for both at once and we will quote them together.

Dedications from grandparents

  • To Harper. Happy birthday, from Nanny with love.
  • For our grandson Ethan, the hero of every story we tell.
  • To Mia, from Grandma and Grandpa, who love you to the moon and back.

Questions

Can I send the book directly to my grandchild?
Yes. Ask for a printed hardcover and give the family's address; we email the price including delivery first. The PDF can be forwarded by email.
Do I need a photo of my grandchild?
No. You choose skin tone, hair color, hairstyle and glasses, and the hero is drawn from those.
Can the book be in a different language?
Yes: English, German, French, Spanish or Hebrew, independently of the website's language.

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