19 classic nursery rhymes & 5 poems featuring their name
Custom character — skin tone, hair & accessories
Personal dedication page from you
Choice of cover colour & format
Premium 170–200 gsm pages with a beautiful matte finish
Add a sibling or friend at no extra cost
Perfect for:
- Grandparents looking for a meaningful personalised keepsake gift from Grandma or Grandpa.
- Parents wanting a personalised book for little ones who love singing and classic nursery rhymes.
- A special first birthday, baby shower or Christening/Baptism gift that pairs classic nursery rhymes with their name for a timeless keepsake.
Why this is the perfect gift
More lasting than a toy
A personalised book becomes a treasured keepsake that grows with your child, creating memories that last far beyond any toy.
Simple to create, easy to give
Personalise in minutes with our easy builder, preview your character instantly, and give a gift that feels truly thoughtful.
Perfect for meaningful occasions
Ideal for baby showers, christenings, newborn gifts, and first birthdays—a beautiful way to celebrate life's special moments.
What is this personalised nursery rhyme book?
This personalised nursery rhyme book places your child into a collection of classic nursery rhymes they already know and love. Their name and character appear throughout the book, turning familiar rhymes into something uniquely theirs – a story they recognise, and a keepsake they return to. Written in melodic rhyme and accompanied by soft watercolour illustrations, it’s a personalised baby book and nursery rhyme keepsake that earns a permanent place on the shelf – and in the heart.
How you personalise this book
- Your child's name - On the cover and woven throughout the pages
- Their appearance- Gender, skin tone, hair colour, and accessories
- Dedication message - From you, a grandparent, godparent or friend
- Book cover - choose your preferred cover colour at no extra cost
- Pages: 32 interior pages
- Dimensions: 28 × 21 cm — a generous size made for little hands and cosy laps.
- Care: Built to last a lifetime of bedtimes. Both the cover and interior pages have a matte coating and can be gently wiped clean with a damp cloth.
- Sustainability: We care about the world your child is growing up in. Every Papier Tales book is printed locally using non-toxic eco-inks, sustainably sourced paper, and solar-powered facilities — arriving at your door in recyclable packaging.
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"Our family member loved this gift for her daughter! Such a beautiful designed book and very quick delivery!"
Treasury of Nursery Rhymes FAQs
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This personalised nursery rhyme book is perfect for babies and toddlers aged 0–5 years. The gentle rhymes and beautiful illustrations make it ideal for bedtime reading or quiet time together.
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Our personalised books are usually dispatched within 2–4 days. After dispatch, standard delivery is typically 3–4 working days (may be slightly longer, depending on your location).
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Yes. You can add details for the second character in 'order notes' when placing your order. Alternatively, you can contact us at orders@papiertales.com
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Yes! You can preview sample pages on the product page to see the quality and style before ordering. You can also preview what your child's character will look like during personalisation. We want you to feel confident in your purchase.
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Our books are printed locally using high-quality materials. We take care to ensure every book is beautifully crafted and built to last. Our print labs are located globally including, Australia, UK, New Zealand, USA and Canada.
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Made with the planet in mind
Sustainably sourced paper · Solar-powered print labs · Non-toxic, vegan eco-inks · Fully recyclable packaging · Local fulfilment in AU, UK, US & CA to minimise air miles.
J
Seller was amazing on communication and making sure I received the book I ordered. Awesome gift for my granddaughter
M
Wonderful, wonderful seller. Listened to what I wanted and made it happen. The book looks amazing! This is a great gift.
S
Such a beautiful personalised gift. It arrived at a timely manner, in perfect condition and of high quality. This will be a lifelong gift and memory for our nephew due at Christmas time.
S
High quality book, best gift or keepsake for your little one
S
I purchased this book as a special gift for my new baby niece and am so happy with how my order has turned out! All the pictures throughout the story are so sweet and the customised little girl is featured throughout the story too which was an added bonus. Production/shipping turnaround time was pretty fast too! Many thanks! Will happily purchase from this store again :-)
E
I got a trouble with shipping company but before I make an action, a seller found out and made a great solution! So I could get a book safely. The quality is no problem. My baby loves it!!
J
Exactly as described love it
C
Absolutely love it a really special gift
j
Very happy with my custom book for our daughter 💕🌸
K
Will make a great gift. Not a thick book. But nicely personalized.
S
The most beautiful gift that is filled with great nursery rhymes and its personalised to your child! Very fast delivery too!
C
Gorgeous book and great service. Thank you
R
my granddaughter absolutely adores this
E
Highly recommend! Perfect gift for a friend's baby christening
M
Good quality
Matches description
Love it 👍🏽
C
Item was extremely cute - a perfect gift for a christening
E
Adorable, timely shipping and customizable
N
Very happy with our personalised book, great quality and a really special keepsake.
A
The book is lovely 🥰
L
Item looks beautiful and of high quality, got the hardback book. Seller was receptive and the item was delivered quickly. The personalisation is through the book as part of the Mother Goose story, really cute keepsake.
A
Great gift for a friend's baby, artwork is really pretty.
C
Our family member loved this gift for her daughter! Such a beautiful designed book and very quick delivery!
T
Great quality, fast delivery and as described. Very happy with my purchase.
T
Great quality, fast delivery and as described. Very happy with my purchase.
G
The book is well made and so very cute. The customisation makes it very special.
L
Highly recommend! Something my granddaughter will treasure forever!
K
Great personalised gift idea. Book was as described and had fast delivery. Great product!
B
This was a gift and the recipient loved it so much! Thank you
E
I was happy with my order
A
Great gift. My friend loved it for her girls.
H
Perfect gift idea for a little one!
J
So adorable! Would definitely purchase again!