Meaningful keepsake gift for Mother’s Day, birthdays & new mums
Custom characters — skin tone, hair & accessories
Personal dedication page from you
Choice of cover colour & format
Premium 170–200 gsm pages with a beautiful matte finish
Gentle rhyming story with soft-watercolour illustrations
Perfect for:
- A first Mother’s Day gift from baby that Mum will keep forever.
- Young children giving Mummy a personalised keepsake they can read together.
- A birthday gift for Mum that feels more personal than flowers or chocolates.
- A meaningful new mum gift that celebrates the bond between mother and child.
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 Mum and child book?
This is a personalised Mum and child book told from baby’s point of view, celebrating the bond between Mummy and her little one through gentle rhyme and imaginative animal adventures. As Mummy becomes a bear, bunny, fox, owl, bird and more, the story shows all the beautiful things she can be — brave, gentle, clever, funny and always full of love.
How you personalise this book
- Your child's name - On the cover and woven throughout the pages
- Child and Mum's appearance- Gender, skin tone, hair colour, hairstyle and accessories
- Dedication message - From you, a grandparent, godparent or friend
- Book cover - choose your preferred cover colour at no extra cost
- Pages: 30 interior pages
- Dimensions: 20 × 20 cm — a perfect 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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"It arrived in time and it was a beautiful gift, thank you!"
Me and Mummy FAQs
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Designed for babies and young children, this personalised Mum and child book is perfect from newborn stage through to early childhood, especially as a shared read-aloud with Mummy.
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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 — it’s designed as a meaningful personalised Mother’s Day keepsake, with baby as the voice of the story and Mummy at the heart of every page. Perfect as a first Mother’s Day gift, a new mum keepsake or a meaningful present from a young child.
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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 and mum'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.