Example book
Maya is a made-up girl, so you can see how a finished book looks. After you order, your child’s own book appears on a private page just like this one, for you to read before anything is printed.
Showing 8 of the book’s pages. Every picture with Maya in it is made for her alone.
Two starsOn Christmas Eve, at the very top of the world, Santa unrolled his Big Map of Everywhere. Millions of tiny lights twinkled across it, one for every child waiting for Christmas.
Elf Tinsel ran her finger across the map and stopped at Bristol, then again at Manchester. “Santa,” she said, frowning, “Maya has two stars. Is that a mistake?”
Santa chuckled. “No mistake at all, Tinsel. Maya has two homes. That means two front doors, two Christmases, and twice as many people who love her.”
The first homeSanta opened his big red notebook. “At Mummy’s house,” he read, “there’s Mummy, Jess, and two dogs, Biscuit and Pepper. And the best bit? Film nights snuggled on the sofa.”
The elves nodded very seriously and fetched the sparkliest ribbon they had.
The second home“And at Daddy’s house,” Santa went on, “there’s Daddy, Hannah and baby Leo. And the best bit? Cosy cuddles with Leo on the sofa.”
The reindeer listened carefully and learned both addresses by heart. Rudolph even practised the turn into each street, twice.
Christmas EveAt Mummy’s house, everything was still. Maya was fast asleep, with Pup tucked under one arm.
Santa crept in on tiptoe. He filled her stocking to the very top and placed a shining silver star beside the tree, with a tag that read: For Maya.
Christmas morningOn Christmas morning, Maya woke to a bulging stocking. Beside the tree, the silver star sparkled. Tied to it was a note in curly golden handwriting: There’s another one waiting for you.
The second ChristmasWhen Maya opened the front door at Daddy’s house, there it was: a second silver star, and a parcel with her name on it.
“Santa came here too!”
A star on each treeNow there’s a silver star on each tree, and both of them belong to Maya.
Two front doors. Two Christmases. One Maya, loved in both homes.
Santa’s letterDear Maya,
I have been keeping an eye on you from the North Pole, and I was so proud when you became such a kind and caring big sister.
Delivering to two homes is one of my favourite jobs. There’s Mummy’s house and Daddy’s house, which means twice as many people who love you. Give Pup a squeeze from me.
I hear you are looking forward to your big holiday in the sun. I think it is going to be wonderful. Keep your two silver stars safe, and remember: you are always on my map.
Merry Christmas, love from Santa x
On your own book, you’d press Approve and print here, or ask for changes first (up to three rounds): pictures redrawn or words changed.