Unique Gifts for Kids Ages 4 to 10 Who Love Stories
Toys get outgrown. A book a child wrote themselves becomes a keepsake. If you are shopping for a kid who loves stories, here are gift ideas by age, from little storytellers to young authors who write every word. To have a new book in time for Christmas, order by December 1.
Gifts for 4 and 5 year olds
At this age, kids are full of stories but are still learning to write. Let them tell the story out loud while a grown up writes it down. We illustrate every page and print a real picture book with their name on the cover.
Want to see what a young storyteller can create? Todd The Singer is about a monkey with stage fright.
Gifts for 6 and 7 year olds
A young author's crayon villain, and the same character illustrated for the finished book.
Early readers love seeing their own words in print. Start with our free story starters so they can plan their characters, their problem, and their happy ending.
If your child would rather draw than write, they can draw their own picture book and we will publish it exactly as they made it, crayon lines and all.
Gifts for 8, 9, and 10 year olds
Older kids can write the whole story themselves. It is a creative gift for kids who love to write, and a fun project for kids who are not big readers yet, since kids love rereading a book they made. For inspiration, both of these were written by a young author:
A keepsake gift from grandparents
Grandparents can give the gift of a published book, then order their own copies once it is finished. Aunts, uncles, and family friends can order copies too, and the young author can earn a royalty on each one.
Want more ideas that won't end up in the toy bin? See our list of gifts for kids that aren't toys.
Holiday timing
To have a new book in time for Christmas, order by December 1. You will see a proof within 7 days of your completed story form, and printing and shipping usually take 1 to 2 weeks.