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A heartfelt dedication
Every story begins with a personal message written especially for your child.
Parent Book
This is a story for your child.
Created by parents, filled with the people who will always be part of who they are.
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A Personalised Story.
Some stories are too important to leave unwritten.
Every child is surrounded by people who help shape who they become. This story celebrates those relationships in a way they can return to throughout their life.
Parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, godparents, friends or pets. Each relationship leaves its own mark.
Created by you. Beautifully written by us.
- 01 Choose the people you’d like to include.
- 02 Add photographs, messages and details about each relationship.
- 03 We’ll bring your choices together in a beautifully personalised story.
See what’s inside
A glimpse inside a story made just for your family.
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Beautifully written verses
Gentle verses carry each relationship, written for you from the details you choose.
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Photographs
Your chosen photos are placed throughout the story, bringing each important relationship to life.
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Gentle illustrations
Soft, timeless illustrations carry the story from page to page and give the book its warmth and imagination.
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Personal messages
Add meaningful words from the people they love.
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Pages that move from day to night
Premium materials and professional printing create a keepsake designed to be treasured for years.
Swipe through the pages
Choose the book that’s right for your family
Select the edition and story length you’d like to explore.
Step 1
Choose your edition
Every story is available in two beautifully crafted editions.
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- Format
- Landscape format. 24–28 pages depending on story length.
- Cover
- Classic linen harcover in Ivory, Oat, Lagoon or Blush.
- Paper
- 170gsm classic white satin paper.
Coated with a subtle satin sheen.
FSC® certified.
Acid-free and archival quality.
Contains a minimum of 40% recycled material. - Printing
- Vibrant 4-colour printing
- Binding
- PUR binding.
Strong, flexible and designed for durability. - Made to be kept
- Quality materials and durable binding designed for years of enjoyment.
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- Format
- 16.2 × 21.8 cm portrait. 24–28 pages depending on story length.
- Cover
- Premium linen hardcover in Nut, Rose or Bluebell.
- Paper
- 148gsm chalky white textured art paper.
Uncoated with a subtle eggshell finish.
FSC® certified, acid-free and archival quality. - Printing
- Vibrant 6-colour printing.
- Binding
- Traditional section-sewn binding.
Designed for stength, longevity and a near-flat opening. - Made to be kept
- Archival-quality materials designed to be treasured for generations.
A small amount of visible thread may appear at the centre of some spreads; this is a normal feature of section-sewn books.
Both editions tell the same story, with different finishes.
Step 2
Choose your story length
Choose the story depth that best suits your family.
Not sure which story length is right?
Choose the Short Story for a concise keepsake centred on a smaller group of people. Choose the Full Story when you’d like room for more people, memories and additional parts of the story.
How your story comes together
Take your time.
We’ll guide you from first details to final proof.
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Begin with your child
After ordering, we’ll automatically email you a guided personalisation form. Add your child’s details, choose who to include, and upload your photographs and messages in your own time.
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Choose your village
Select the people who matter most and choose the verses that best capture each relationship.
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Make it personal
Add photographs, messages and meaningful details in your own time. You can save your progress and return whenever you’re ready.
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Review and approve your keepsake
Once your completed form is submitted, we’ll send your digital flipbook proof within 2–4 working days. Review every page and request any changes; nothing is sent to print until you approve it.
Planning ahead?
Allow approximately 12–20 working days after final approval for printing, binding and delivery within New Zealand. For an important date, we recommend allowing 4–5 weeks from submitting your completed personalisation form.
Made to be kept.
Because stories like these deserve to last.
Professionally printed on premium paper and finished with care, every book is made to feel timeless from the first page to the last.
You can preview every page before approving your story, so every detail feels exactly right.
A thoughtful keepsake, created to be read now and treasured for years.
Professionally printed by
Printed using archival-quality paper, premium colour reproduction and carefully selected materials.
Why I created this.
I created this story after my son was born — in that quiet, overwhelming season where love feels bigger than words.
I kept thinking about the people around him, the part they would play in his life, and how deeply I wanted him to always know he was loved.
This book grew from that feeling — a way of putting those things into something tangible, to keep and come back to over time.
— Ashley
Read our storyFrequently asked questions
View all FAQsHow are the books personalised?
Each book is shaped around your child and the people who are important to them. You’ll choose who to include, add photographs and personal messages, and make simple selections that personalise the story.
What’s the difference between the editions and story lengths?
The edition determines the physical format and finish of your book. The Classic Edition is a smaller landscape keepsake with a linen hardcover, satin paper and durable PUR binding. The Signature Edition is a larger portrait keepsake with a premium linen hardcover, traditional section-sewn binding, textured archival-quality paper and additional illustrations throughout.
The story length determines how much content and personalisation is included. The Short Story focuses on 3–5 of your child’s most important people, while the Full Story allows for 3–9 people, includes additional story sections and offers an optional remembrance section.
Both choices work together, so you can select the edition and story length that best suit your family..
What happens after I order?
After your purchase, we’ll automatically email you a guided personalisation form. You can then choose who to include, upload photographs, add messages and make the selections that shape your story.
Will I see my finished book before it’s printed?
Absolutely. Nothing is printed until you’ve reviewed the online digital flipbook and given final approval.
How long will my book take?
Once your completed personalisation form is submitted, allow 2–4 working days for your digital flipbook proof. You can then request changes and approve the final book. From final approval, allow approximately 12–20 working days for printing, binding and delivery within New Zealand. For an important date, we recommend allowing approximately 4–5 weeks from submitting your completed form.
A story they will carry with them, long after it is first read.
Create a personal keepsake celebrating the people, memories and relationships that shape their world.
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Preview every page
Review and approve the story before it is printed.
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Professionally printed
Carefully produced by MILK Books using premium materials.
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Made to be kept
A lasting family keepsake, thoughtfully created for your story.