A new survey reveals that, on average, a child loses interest in a toy after just 11 hours of play. Don’t worry. There is an alternative. Keep on reading to find out which birthday gifts for kids stand the test of time.

Parents the world over have realised that the only birthday gift that won’t lose its allure is a personalised book.

Let’s dive right in.

What is a personalised book?

It’s a book where you alter the appearance of an animated character on a web page so it looks just like you, your child, pet, etc. You choose the gender, insert the names and change the hairstyle, the skin tone, the colour of the eyes, etc. to resemble the birthday boy or girl.

Why do kids love it?

Firstly, kids love seeing themselves in a book! They are familiar with books from an early age, but they rarely imagine that they could be the main character of one! Moreover, understanding that they are the star of the story helps build a child’s self-esteem and keeps them interested in the birthday gift for much longer.

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Where can I get a personalised book?

New personalised book companies are emerging every day. There are various kinds of books you can choose from, depending on what your child’s interests are, which birthday they’re celebrating, and which other characters you would like to include in the book.

So, without further ado, let’s get to the 5 best birthday gifts for children who already have everything they could ever wish for.

1. Happy Birthday Book

Since you’re looking for a birthday present, you may want to get a personalised birthday book that is 2 in 1 – a nice read and a birthday card! Choose the birthday wishes you would like to include in your book and add a heartfelt dedication to mark the occasion. Are you curious to see which celebrity decided on a personalised birthday book for her daughter’s first birthday? Find out here.

TIP: Add a cute birthday card and throw an amazing birthday party! Let your little one see what birthdays are all about.

2. The Pawsome Adventures

Does your birthday boy or girl share an incredible bond with their pet? There is a personalised book that allows you to personalise both your child and their cat or dog. Choose from hundreds of pet personalisation options to truly epitomize their pawsome friendship!

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3. The Adventures of Maggie and Jackie

Looking for a birthday gift for twins? No problem. There are plenty of personalised books for twins that wonderfully describe the double trouble you can’t seem to get enough of. They’ll love reading about their everyday adventures and most importantly, you’ll be giving them a bonding experience!

4. Hooray! You Did It!

Haven’t kept a baby diary? It’s all good. You can still store all of your child’s firsts in a book and give it to them for their 1st birthday. Just think 30 years from now… The milestone book is going to be an incredible souvenir from your baby’s childhood.

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5. You’ll Always Be My Little Boy / You’ll Always Be My Little Girl

If you want a truly personal personalised book, include yourself alongside your child and let them know that they will always be your little one, no matter how many birthdays they’ve had. In addition, this book, available for both mummies and daddies, is also an incredible birthday gift idea for parents.

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Still thinking of buying yet another toy for your child’s birthday? Think again.

To sum up, kids grow up fast and forget about their toys even faster!
Buy a timeless birthday gift for kids which is a cute plaything now and will live on as an emotional keepsake for you later. A personalised book will be a precious souvenir of your kids’ childhood long after they’ve stopped reading it and even after they have flown the nest.