Why a book makes a good christening gift
Christening gifts are often kept rather than used: a silver spoon, a photo frame, a keepsake box. A personalised book does both. It sits on the shelf as a keepsake and comes down at bedtime as the child grows.
Always Here for You
Always Here for You is a gentle penguin story of promises to a much-loved child: about growing at your own pace, making mistakes, sharing kindness and being loved on every kind of day. Choose From one person or From two people, and the cover shows one or two adult penguins with the baby to match. Add the giver names, such as Godmother Sarah or Grandma & Grandad. It has 30 interior pages and comes in four formats from £20.99.
Other gentle keepsakes
Welcome to the World celebrates a new arrival. Goodnight, [Name] is a calm bedtime story that suits a naming day as well as a christening.
What to write
Keep it simple and personal. “On your christening day, with all our love and prayers. Your godparents, Sarah and Tom.” “For [Name], on your baptism day. May you always know how loved you are. Love, Grandma.” The book is personalised exactly as you type it, so check spelling carefully.
Choosing a format
For a christening keepsake, we recommend the 21 cm or 29.4 cm hardcover. The A5 softcover is ideal if you also want a copy for everyday reading. See softcover or hardcover.
Timing
Each book is printed to order. Allow 2–3 working days for us to prepare it and 3–5 working days for UK delivery, and order a little early for a fixed date.