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The Boot That Wouldn't Quit
Your child takes the field and discovers that courage matters more than a lucky football boot.
stacytheteachermom
@emberlybooks they loved them!!! Isla carries her around and won’t let anyone else see it.
Coach Riley has a saying his young team knows by heart: it's not the boot that wins the day, it's the grit you bring to play. But when your child's treasured lucky boot turns dull and battered just days before the big final, those words are hard to believe. Watch your child wrestle with doubt, dig deep, and find the courage to step up when it matters most. A warm, encouraging tale about perseverance and self-belief. Perfect for budding footballers and anyone who needs reminding that they are stronger than they think.
- Recommended for ages 4-8
- Their name throughout the story
- Personalised 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 personalised 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 personalised 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.
Your child has a lucky golden football boot that never misses, until it gets scuffed and dull days before the final. Scrubbing, new laces and gold paint all fail to bring the magic back. Then the final comes down to one penalty, taken in the dull old boot.
That effort matters more than luck. Coach Riley's saying runs through the book: "It's not the boot that wins the day. It's the grit you bring to play."
Yes. The story takes place at practice and at a final decided by a last-second penalty, with a coach and a team cheering them on. Your child is the one who steps up to take the kick and scores the winning goal. The worry about not being good enough without a lucky charm is one any child will recognise, so it works for children who don't play too.
Yes. It's written in rhyme, and the coach's saying comes back three times so children can join in. It ends with a question for your child: what could you do with a bit of grit?
The Boot That Wouldn't Quit is written for children aged 4 to 8. Younger children follow the story through the rhyme and pictures as you read, while older ones can read it themselves and will recognise the nerves before a big game.
The Boot That Wouldn't Quit has one hero, so each copy is personalised 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 personalised 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 personalised book is printed and dispatched within 3–5 working 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 parcel, you can add a personal dedication, and you can ship the book straight to the recipient.
