The 10 Best Personalized Children's Books

Between its soothing rhymes that help lull your tiny one to sleep and beautiful artwork by award-winning illustrator Mary GrandPré, Goodnight Little Baby (appx. $35) is sure to become a much-anticipated nightly ritual. Thanks to its hardcover, it should last for years.

In The Magic Shoes (around $15), your little lady will experience the wonder of receiving her very own package from the relative of your choice before taking its contents on a lively adventure. Plus, it's not too difficult to track down footwear that's similar to the pair in the book.

Not only does your daughter get to follow a heroic adventurer who resembles her as she searches for her misplaced moniker in The Little Girl Who Lost Her Name (about $30), but she'll also meet special characters based on each letter, resulting in a highly individualized tale.

Those expecting a new baby will find The Super Incredible Big Brother (appx. $35) useful, since it celebrates your new arrival while simultaneously shining a loving spotlight on your older child. It encourages him to help out and do his fair share, a sentiment parents will appreciate.

A novel way to reinforce the alphabet with your tots without having to resort to singing songs, Kids ABC Letters (appx. $30) will have your young ones engaged and learning in no time. It finds a way to creatively incorporate their names into illustrations on every single page.

Use your son or daughter's love of automobiles to teach them their letters with Things That Go! (appx. $35), a colorful selection with approximately thirty pages, making it considerably longer than many similarly-priced books. It even includes your surname, too.

For something truly transporting, look to My Magic Story (around $30). While this whimsical tale only weaves your youngster's name into it a few times it does have room for a favorite pet and your current street, which will provide plenty of nostalgia when you revisit it down the line.

Written with an aim to motivate and uplift, I Can Change The World (appx. $30) encourages young readers to perform small acts of kindness to create a positive impact. It also offers plenty of customizable options, such as the skin tone, full name, and hair color of your character.

For a customized take on the timeless Christmas classic, consider 'Twas The Night Before (about $35). Brimming with vibrant, detailed artwork and filled with everything from information on pets and your hometown to up to 4 family members, it will add a special touch to the holidays.

A great way to keep relatives who live out of town in mind between visits, Look Who Is Coming (appx. $6) is a lift-the-flap book that's straightforward to assemble. Simply insert photos of loved ones into the appropriate slots and watch as your tot unveils each exciting surprise.