Animal Day

On October 4th comes Animal Day, a celebration for all creatures great and small. Make it personal with a picture book where your child is the star. We illustrate the story from a photo of your child, so they recognize themselves right away among the animals. Their own face in an adventure filled with paws, feathers, and whiskers, just like your child looks in real life.

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Animal Day with its own main character

On October 4th, we celebrate all animals, big and small. Give your child a special place among the animals in a picture book where they play the lead role. We draw the illustrations based on a photo you upload, so your child truly recognizes themselves in the story.

Upload a photo and we'll draw your child into the illustrations
Choose a favorite animal as a loyal companion in the story
A personal gift that goes beyond just having a name in it

Whether your child is crazy about dogs, horses, or guinea pigs, there's an animal lover that suits him or her. This makes Animal Day a story to read again and again.

Example books for Animal Day

This is what a personalised book can look like. Click a book to flip through it.

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What Parents Say About Booklydoo's Personalized Books

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Fantastic book and story. Wonderful gift for our 6 year old grandson. Terrific service and customer care. I’ve already recommended the company to 3 friends.

Moira Miller

Received my book and it’s amazing it’s something that doesn’t get thrown away it will be a keep safe for ever

Alun Davies

Absolutely thrilled with this book! Exceeded my expectations as the graphics were amazing and the story was great! My grandson loved it and said it was his best present. Would definitely recommend purchasing these fantastic books You won’t be disappointed

Mrs D Ingleton

Our son reads the book every day before going to bed.

Hazel

How proud can you be? Really nice.

P. Munsterberg

The book is wonderful beautiful illustrations. One of my best buys of the year.

Salina

It’s perfect.. my 4yr old granddaughter will love it… beautiful book & delivery

Julie Goodwin

Lovely illustrations quality paper very pleased the only thing is one of the pages the girl has 3 feet .

Tina Llewellyn

Dean is so happy with his new book. What a great start to the school year!

Lily

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Frequently asked questions

How Does My Child Become the Main Character in the Book?

You upload a photo of your child, and our illustrators draw a character that truly looks like them. It's not just the name that changes—the face, hair, and whole look match the photo. That way, your child recognizes themselves right away among the animals in the story.

Can I also have my pet or little brother or sister drawn?

Yes, in many of our books you can add extra characters—a beloved pet, a little brother or sister, or a best friend. Just upload a photo and they'll all have their moment in the story, celebrating Animal Day right alongside your child as the star.

Is this book suitable for a toddler or does my child need to be able to read already?

The books are made for young children. The stories are short and playful, bursting with colorful illustrations. Perfect for reading together, even if your child isn't reading on their own yet. Right at the age where recognition and imagination strengthen each other.

What do I need to order a book for Animal Day?

You need a clear photo of your child's face—ideally with a neutral expression and good lighting. Then you choose a name and any extra characters you'd like. Our illustrators do the rest, crafting a story that's perfect for Animal Day.

Can I also give the book if it's not a birthday?

Absolutely. Dierendag is a wonderful opportunity to give a book as a gift—no birthday required. It's perfect for any child who loves animals and enjoys seeing themselves in an adventurous story.