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A little tradition. Their own big adventure.

A personalized Christmas book
for your child.

The one who checks the tree lights. Counts the carrots. Saves Grandma a seat. Make that little Christmas ritual the beginning of a story starring them.

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Original example cover: Milo and the Last Christmas Light. Milo holds a glowing star to help a tiny postmouse in a snowy garden.
An original Christmas story example

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One small Christmas job.
One very lost postmouse.

Milo always checks the window star before bed. On Christmas Eve, someone smaller than him needs its light. Here’s how that familiar habit becomes the heart of his adventure.

Milo and the Last Christmas Light is an original illustrated story created for this page, with fictional characters. The artwork was created separately as inspiration for your own book. Milo’s story isn’t a selectable template.

01 / A little Christmas job

Every Christmas Eve, Milo checked the window star. Tonight, a tiny postmouse tapped at the glass. “I can’t find the last house!”

02 / An idea only Milo would have

Milo spotted a dark gate beneath the snowy fir. “Down here!” he called. Grandma helped him hang their star where the mouse could see.

03 / One last parcel, delivered

The postmouse followed Milo’s light to the little door. One last parcel. One happy squeak. Milo’s small Christmas job had made a very big difference.

Milo and the Last Christmas Light

What’s their Christmas job?

Start with the detail
you’d recognize anywhere.

Their name belongs on the cover. Their personality can give the story somewhere to go. Add your child’s photo, bring a familiar person into the cast, and describe the adventure you have in mind.

Turn your idea into a book ↗
The carrot counter
They notice one reindeer’s snack is missing and set off to find the hungry latecomer.
The seat saver
They keep a chair for Grandpa, then invite a shy woodland visitor to the Christmas table.
The ornament keeper
They know where every decoration belongs. When one goes missing, that memory leads the search.

From a family detail to a keepsake

Make it theirs.
Read it together.

  1. 01

    Bring your people

    Add photos for the characters and tell us your Christmas story idea. A sibling, parent, or grandparent can join the adventure.

  2. 02

    Preview your first complete book free

    Read every page and see your child’s adventure come together. Take a look through the whole story before choosing a keepsake.

  3. 03

    Choose your keepsake

    Review your book before ordering. Digital plus a landscape hardcover is $39.99, including standard US delivery. Other destinations and any applicable taxes are shown at checkout.

Planning a Christmas gift? Check your destination and the estimated delivery at checkout before ordering. Allow time to create and review your story, too.

A few Christmas book questions

Will my book use Milo’s story?

No. This is an original example to help you picture a story built around a child’s own Christmas ritual. Start with your own idea in the create-your-own flow; the wording, illustrations, and layout of your book will differ.

Can I use my child’s photo and their own name?

Yes. You provide the name and a photo to inspire their illustrated character. Review the character and your book before ordering; illustrated likeness is an interpretation, not an exact copy of a photo. Learn more about using family photos.

Can I make this as a grandparent?

Yes. You can create a Christmas book for your grandchild and include yourself in the cast. Think of something you already do together, like hanging the first ornament, setting the table, or looking for the brightest star.

What if I’ve made a book before?

The free complete preview is for your first eligible book. If you’ve already created a book or used that preview, you’ll need the $7.99 digital unlock for an additional book before its full story and illustrations are generated.

Do I need to buy a printed book?

No. The digital storybook is $7.99. If you choose a hardcover later, the print upgrade is $32.00. You can review the book before printing.

This year, their little tradition gets a story.

Who checks the lights
in your house?

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