Picabook

13/12/2021

It’s beginning to look a lot like .

And we love it when starts showing up under kids’ trees! What a lovely it is to have your very own to enjoy over the holidays.

Nothing like a memorable, personalised to bring the family together.

Happy holidays from the Picabook family to yours!!

04/11/2021

To all our little readers around the world, we wish you a joyous, illuminating and fun-filled .

May you continue to shine this year and forever.

Seasons greetings and best wishes from the team.

03/11/2021

Last year, at the height of the pandemic, when I was in search of something to do, I turned to a passion I have - , and a desire I had - to build something of my own. And at the time was born.

It stemmed from my kids' love for . One evening, as we were reading one of my son's 'personalised' storybooks, he turned to me and said, "But papa, that's not me in there". And with that comment came the thought of creating something new.

Yesterday, was shortlisted on awards under the category. And seeing our name alongside other innovative and impactful publishing and book businesses made me proud of what we achieved and glad that we did what we did.

We may not win the , and that's fine, but ultimately being recognised for what we set out to do - changing the way are told - is in and of itself quite a win and a happy moment.

Hopefully, now, when you read a Picabook to your little one, you don't have to fumble with an answer as to why the characters in there don’t resemble them. Because hey, in a Picabook, you are the of our .

15/08/2021

Happy Independence Day , with lots of loves and hugs from our little

11/08/2021

Reading your very own personalised Picabook was fun as it is. But our very own new and fun loving is making this highly a roooooaring adventure! So come join us and order your Picabook today!

31/07/2021

It’s the holidays. Where are you off to? Well, wherever it is, enjoy your and don’t forget to pack your very own to relive your adventure.

Haven’t ordered one yet? No worries, go to www.Picabook.co.uk and order yours. Make your summer trip a memorable one by reliving your journey.

28/07/2021

If you didn’t catch it, we were featured in a few weeks ago. Things to do this summer - 1. order your ; 2. with your little one; 3. Let them marvel at being the star in their own ... so you can take a well deserved break. 😂😂

15/07/2021

Remember, we are not just letting a computer do the work for us (although that could be more efficient). Our designers take the time and effort to and you into your very own .

Why?

Well, so that you can truly relate to the story as a and make a truly memorable experience.

Don’t believe us? Check out this post. We are truly changing the way are told.

07/07/2021

We are pleased to be featured in Term Times Family Magazine, where we talk about the genesis, the background and the features of your . What differentiates Picabook from other books and why we think reading your Picabook with your little ones will evoke special memories and feelings. Have a read!

Thank you Term Times!

Read all about Picabook in our latest issue. What a great idea and a local company also. Great for Summer.

04/07/2021

“Look I’m reading too!”

Copying the older sibling is one way we have found encourages reading in the younger one.

She’s not much of a reader and didn’t have the patience to sit through a . But when she saw her older brother , she decided that it must be fun and got into it as well.

A bit of patience, persistence and also setting an example are the way to get your kids into the habit of reading, especially if you find them resistant at first.

What works for you?

29/06/2021

As a , being hands on and with your kids can have a huge impact on their development.

It helps them not only develop their reading skills and pick up words, but more importantly, it also:

1. Establishes a connection with you as a parent. That is your special time together and helps them feel closer and more comfortable.

2. Helps establish a routine or habit of reading every night.

So, no matter how busy your day, or how tired you are, spending even those few minutes each day reading your favourite together can go a long way in your ’s development.

What is your reading routine?

24/06/2021

Reliving our interview with the amazingly talented .khan.shamsi a few months ago.

We talked about parenting, about food, about balancing the business with family and our inspiration for .

At the end of the day, two messages for and me will always stand out and remain true. We set up this business to inspire reading and take forward our love of books; and to make it a more personal and family oriented activity.

You want to hear more, you can check out our entire interview at https://youtu.be/VmB4yTpThKI

It’s already nearing 5k viewers!