The Whole World
Waited for
Emma
Ages 0–2 24 pages
The Whole World Waited
A gentle dawn-to-bedtime welcome for the newest person in your whole world.
Softcover or hardcover · full preview included
From $24.99Personalize
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Made for exactly one child
A storybook where they're the hero.
Their name on the cover, their look in every illustration. Preview the whole book before we print it.
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You see the finished book with their name in it before we print anything.
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Softcover from $24.99, hardcover from $39.99.
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Two books available. One more world to preview.
One Whole Year of
Emma
Ages 0–2 24 pages
One Whole Year
Twelve little months of firsts, favourites and the love that grew around them.
Softcover or hardcover · full preview included
From $24.99Personalize
Look Out World,Emmais 5!
Ages 3–6Fifth birthday
Look Out World
A bright birthday adventure for a child ready to take on one more wonderful year.
Cover preview available · complete book not yet for sale
Not available to purchasePreview the cover
Personalization, clearly shown
A familiar name. One supported illustrated look.
For The Whole World Waited, choose one of the three complete baby illustrations shown here. These are the exact supported choices, with no mix-and-match controls.
Name on the cover and inside
The Whole World Waited for EmmaThe Whole World Waited for Milo
Actual pages from the published books
See the watercolor world that continues inside.
The full preview adds the live name and dedication to the final illustrations. These samples use the same published interior artwork.
What you can check before ordering
- First name or nickname throughout
- The supported illustrated look
- Your opening dedication
- Every one of the 24 pages
How it works
From story choice to final check.
No payment is taken on the homepage. You choose and review the book first.
- 1
Choose one of two stories
Pick a new-baby welcome or a first-birthday keepsake.
- 2
Add the personal details
Enter their name, write a dedication, and choose a supported illustrated look when the book offers one.
- 3
Check the complete preview
Open all 24 pages, make edits, then choose softcover or hardcover.
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All 24 pages are available to preview
Format and total are shown before checkout
Questions, answered
Before you begin
What can I personalize?
Both books include the child’s first name or nickname and a keepsake dedication. The Whole World Waited also offers the three complete illustrated baby looks shown on this page. One Whole Year currently uses its published illustration.
Can I see the whole book before ordering?
Yes. The personalization flow includes all 24 pages, so you can check the name, dedication, illustrations, and story before choosing a format.
Which ages are these books for?
The two books available today are written and illustrated for ages 0–2: one for welcoming a new baby and one for celebrating a first birthday.
What formats are available?
Each book is available as a softcover from $24.99 or a hardcover from $39.99. Prices are shown in USD.
Can I add a gift note?
You can write a dedication inside the book. Optional gift wrap and a separate dedication card can be selected later in the book flow.
Choose their story
A welcome to the world, or a whole first year?
Both books are complete, available now, and ready to personalize with a name and dedication.