A personalized Christmas book about the year you actually had.
Under the tree, a story only your family could have.
A Whimbel personalized Christmas book turns one real moment from your year into an illustrated hardcover keepsake — made from a single photo and the memory you would tell out loud.
What makes this book special
Most Christmas gifts are opened, enjoyed, and eventually outgrown. A book about the year your family just had is not one of them. Pick the moment that mattered — the first snow, the new puppy, the move, the day everyone was finally in one room — and it becomes an illustrated story with your child in it, ready to put under the tree.
- Made from one real moment from your year, not a Christmas template
- Illustrations that look like your actual family — from one photo each
- Hardcover, layflat, gift-ready — it does not need wrapping paper to look like a gift
- Order by 28 November for Christmas delivery
Why it matters
In ten years nobody will remember what else was under the tree. They will still have the book about the year the puppy arrived.
$7.99 to preview. $44.99 for the hardcover — preview deposit deducted.
Frequently asked questions
When do I need to order for Christmas delivery?
Order by 28 November to be safe. Printing takes 2-4 business days and shipping is 5-14 business days, so late November is the honest cutoff rather than a scarcity tactic. Your digital preview is ready in about ten minutes either way.
Does the story have to be about Christmas?
Not at all, and the best ones usually are not. A book about the summer you spent at the lake is still a wonderful thing to open on Christmas morning. You pick the memory; we turn it into the story.
Can I give one to a grandparent?
Yes — tribute books are one of the most popular things people make. The book can be about the grandparent themselves, told by their grandchild, which tends to be the present that gets cried over.
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