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One Whole Year of You
Celebrate your baby’s first year in a story full of familiar firsts and birthday joy.
stacytheteachermom
@emberlybooks they loved them!!! Isla carries her around and won’t let anyone else see it.
What a year it has been. In just twelve short months your child has giggled their first giggle, splashed through their first bath and wibbled their way to their very first wobble. This gentle rhyming celebration follows every wonderful first, building all the way to one happy birthday, with your little one beautifully illustrated as the hero of every page. A heartfelt tribute to love and celebration, it reminds little ones just how far they have come. Perfect for first birthdays, baby showers and proud grown-ups who want to bottle the magic.
- Recommended for ages 0-2
- Their name throughout the story
- Personalized with their own illustrated character
- Upload your child's photo - We'll transform them into the main character of the story.
- Add their name - It will appear on the front cover and throughout the book.
- Include a personal dedication (optional) - Your heartfelt message will be printed on the opening page.
- Choose your cover - Select between a softcover or hardcover edition.
Just upload a photo, enter your child's name, and see a personalized preview in seconds.
100% free - no payment required.
Preview is draft quality. Every illustration is professionally refined before printing.
You can also view a full example book here
Your child's face appears on every page, brought to life through beautifully illustrated artwork created from their photo.
This isn't just a story featuring their name - they are the hero of every adventure.
Each book is printed as a unique, made-to-order edition, ensuring every copy is created especially for you. We use premium, thick paper sourced from responsibly managed FSC-certified forests, creating books you'll love while helping care for our planet. Available in your choice of softcover or durable hardcover.
20 × 20 cm (8 × 8 inches)
28 story pages
Softcover
Cover: 250gsm coated silk with a matte laminate finish.
Inside Pages: 170gsm premium coated silk paper
Hardcover
Cover: Matte-laminated hardcover wrapped in 150–200gsm coated silk paper.
Inside Pages: 170gsm premium coated silk paper
stacytheteachermom
@emberlybooks they loved them!!! Isla carries her around and won’t let anyone else see it.
How It Works
Upload a Photo
Share a clear, well-lit photo of your child's face.
Preview
See your personalized storybook come to life before you order.
Order
Checkout securely. Optionally add a heartfelt dedication message.
Printed & Delivered
Your hardcover book is printed and delivered to your door.
Don’t Just Take Our Word For It… Watch Theirs
Loved by Families
“The illustrations are beautiful, but what impressed me most was how much it actually looked like my son. I'd expected something quite generic, but it genuinely felt like he was part of the story.”
David C.
son, age 6
“My daughter has asked for this book every night since it arrived. She loves finding herself on each page, and I love that it's become part of our bedtime routine.”
Priya P.
daughter, age 5
“The ordering process was much easier than I expected, and the finished book feels high quality.”
Tracie K.
daughter, age 2
“Bought this for my nephew's fifth birthday instead of another toy. His mum messaged me later saying it was the first thing he wanted to show everyone. Definitely a gift I'll use again.”
Tom W.
nephew, age 4
“I wasn't sure how well they'd manage to make it actually look like my grandson, but they really nailed it. He spotted himself straight away! Such a lovely keepsake.”
Margaret H.
grandson, age 5
“Bought this after seeing an ad and wasn't sure what to expect, but it's actually gorgeous. My little girl hasn't stopped talking about it since it came.”
Amy R.
daughter, age 3
See the Magic
Got Questions?
Everything you need to know about Emberly Books.
A rhyming look back at your baby's first year, one first at a time: the first yawn, first giggle, first bath, first taste of food, first wave and first wobble on their feet. It ends at their first birthday, with balloons and one candle to blow out.
Yes. It's written for exactly that day and closes with "Happy birthday" and your baby's name. You can add your own dedication on the opening page.
Yes. It's written in short, gentle rhymes, with a different first on every page.
Every book is printed to order in Canada. Check the delivery estimate at checkout to make sure it will reach you in time for their first birthday.
One Whole Year of You is a first birthday keepsake. It celebrates everything from their first year, and it's one to treasure as they grow.
One Whole Year of You has one hero, so each copy is personalized for one child. Some of our other books let you add more characters, such as additional children, a parent, a grandparent or a pet. Each book's label shows who can be added.
Your child becomes the hero of the story. We create an original illustrated character based on your photo, drawn in the book's style, and weave their name and details throughout. Because it's an illustrated character, it's an artistic interpretation rather than an exact photographic likeness, and that's part of the magic.
Yes. For each book, you can browse sample illustrations and a full example book so you can see exactly what the finished product looks like before ordering. You'll also see a preview image featuring your child. Once you place your order, your child's personalized version is then created just for you.
Your child's privacy matters to us more than anything. We use the photo for one purpose only, to create your child's character, and the moment that's done, the photo is deleted immediately. We don't store it, archive it, or use it for anything else.
One clear, well-lit photo where your child's face is fully visible and facing the camera. Avoid sunglasses, hats, or anything covering the face. A bright, sharp, front-on photo gives the best result.
Your personalized book is printed and shipped within 3–5 business days. Delivery time is additional and depends on your shipping destination. You'll see an exact estimated delivery date and cost at checkout before you pay.
Of course, our books make a lovely gift. We never include prices or invoices in the package, you can add a personal dedication, and you can ship the book straight to the recipient.
