Book examples by age – page 2

Find the right personalised children's book for every age, from toddlers to school kids. See real examples Booklydoo readers created for their children.

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Amber
Simba
Book cover of Amber and the Midnight Meow

Amber and the Midnight Meow

“When a tiny cry in the dark wakes Amber and her cat Simba, they discover something unexpected under the old oak tree. But earning a frightened kitten's trust isn't as simple as picking it up — and Amber has to decide whether to rush in or follow Simba's quiet lead. A story about patience, gentle hands, and the warm purr of a new beginning.”

Story details
Age range
6–8 years
Theme
Animals
Category
Cat
Illustration style
3D Animation
Protagonist
Amber (7 years old)
Language
English
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Dean
Lily
Book cover of Dean's New Classroom

Dean's New Classroom

“Dean has a brand-new dragon notebook, a clicky blue pen, and a stomach full of butterflies. Tomorrow he starts in a new class where he doesn't know a single child. Will he find the courage to walk through those big school doors — and what happens when he discovers he's not the only one who's nervous?”

Story details
Age range
6–8 years
Theme
Things to Do
Category
Going to School
Illustration style
3D Animation
Protagonist
Dean (7 years old)
Language
English
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Tim
Buddy
Book cover of A Treat for Buddy

A Treat for Buddy

“Tim has saved up his coins, found a recipe, and rolled out the dough — all to bake heart-shaped treats for his best friend Buddy on Animal Day. But when the treats come out lumpy and cracked, Tim isn't so sure any more. Will Buddy even like them?”

Story details
Age range
6–8 years
Theme
Holidays
Category
Animal Day
Illustration style
3D Animation
Protagonist
Tim (5 years old)
Language
English
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Josh
Zoë
Book cover of Josh and the Clock That Ticked Backwards

Josh and the Clock That Ticked Backwards

“Josh finds a strange golden watch buried in his back garden — one that ticks backwards. When he and his sister Zoë turn its tiny crown, they land in a world of horses, cobblestones, and a bridge that's about to collapse. Now they have a choice: go home where it's safe, or stay and help people they've never met.”

Story details
Age range
6–8 years
Theme
Adventure
Category
Time Travel
Illustration style
3D Animation
Protagonist
Josh (8 years old)
Language
English
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Alex
Cooper
Book cover of Alex Teaches Cooper to Shake

Alex Teaches Cooper to Shake

“Alex has a plan — he's going to teach Cooper to shake. But Cooper would rather roll over, chase birds, and lick Alex's fingers. With a bag of treats and a whole lot of patience, can one determined five-year-old and one very wiggly dog finally get it right?”

Story details
Age range
3–5 years
Theme
Animals
Category
Dog
Illustration style
Semi-Realistic
Protagonist
Alex (5 years old)
Language
English
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Jason
Aisha
Book cover of Jason and the Storm on Hollow Ridge

Jason and the Storm on Hollow Ridge

“Jason finds a hand-drawn map, muddy boots, and a mystery sound coming from the flooded creek below Hollow Ridge. A small, shivering dog is trapped — and nobody else is around to help. Can an eight-year-old boy, a wobbly branch, and a good deal of courage be enough to bring them both home safe?”

Story details
Age range
3–5 years
Theme
Exciting Stories
Category
Brave Stories
Illustration style
Storybook Comic
Protagonist
Jason (8 years old)
Language
English
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Alex
Lorenzo
Book cover of Alex and the Big Boy Bottle

Alex and the Big Boy Bottle

“Alex has a bottle full of milk and two little hands ready to have a go. But grabbing, shaking, and bonking his nose all come first! With his dad Lorenzo cheering him on, every sip is a tiny victory well worth celebrating.”

Story details
Age range
0–2 years
Theme
Educational
Category
Drinking from a Bottle
Illustration style
3D Animation
Protagonist
Alex (1 years old)
Language
English
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Kenzie
Bonnie
Duncan
Bruce
Book cover of Kenzie and the Fairy Tale Cake

Kenzie and the Fairy Tale Cake

“Kenzie loves story time with Grandpa Bruce — especially when Grandma Bonnie is baking something yummy in the kitchen. But when the story sounds ever so much like real life, the sweetest surprise might be waiting right at the table.”

Story details
Age range
0–2 years
Theme
Exciting Stories
Category
Fairy Tales
Illustration style
3D Animation
Protagonist
Kenzie (1 years old)
Language
English
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Josh
Alicia
Book cover of The New School

The New School

“Josh is seven years old, and today is his first day at a brand-new school. His little sister Alicia can't wait — but Josh? Josh isn't so sure. What if nobody talks to him? What if he doesn't fit in? Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is sit down at a table and say one small sentence.”

Story details
Age range
6–8 years
Theme
Things to Do
Category
Going to School
Illustration style
Block World
Protagonist
Josh (7 years old)
Language
English
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Jake
Emma
Heather
Brad
Book cover of Jake and the Hidden Cave

Jake and the Hidden Cave

“Jake is five years old, and he's on holiday in Turkey with his family. When he spots a mysterious cave between the rocks on the beach, he simply has to explore it. What he finds inside — ancient drawings, sparkling walls, and a chance to leave his own mark — turns an ordinary beach day into something he'll never forget.”

Story details
Age range
3–5 years
Theme
Adventure
Category
Vacation
Illustration style
3D Animation
Protagonist
Jake (5 years old)
Language
English
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Heather
Mark
Emma
Book cover of Heather and the Mountain of Stuff

Heather and the Mountain of Stuff

“Heather knows exactly where everything is in her messy room — under the pillow, behind the lamp, buried in the pile. So when Mom and Dad say it's time to tidy up, she's not convinced anything needs to change. But somewhere between the dust bunnies and the lost library books, she finds a little rubber dinosaur she forgot all about — and a choice that's harder than it looks.”

Story details
Age range
6–8 years
Theme
Things to Do
Category
Tidying Up
Illustration style
3D Animation
Protagonist
Heather (7 years old)
Language
English
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Jason
Julie
Jake
Kate
Book cover of Jason and Julie and the Secret Bridge

Jason and Julie and the Secret Bridge

“Jason is eight years old, and his family just landed in Prague for vacation. On the famous Charles Bridge, he discovers a tiny hidden door that nobody else seems to notice — and inside it, a hand-drawn map with a mysterious message. Now Jason has to decide: follow the map, or put it back and walk away?”

Story details
Age range
6–8 years
Theme
Adventure
Category
Vacation
Illustration style
Semi-Realistic
Protagonist
Jason (8 years old)
Language
English
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Becky
Jazzy
Book cover of Becky and the Mountain Signal

Becky and the Mountain Signal

“Becky just wanted a good hike with Grandpa and Jazzy. Then Jazzy stopped on the trail, and Becky found something glowing between the rocks — something that had been waiting eleven years to be found. Now the summit is forty minutes away, a storm is coming in fast, and the choice is entirely hers.”

Story details
Age range
9+ years
Theme
Exciting Stories
Category
Science Fiction
Illustration style
3D Animation
Protagonist
Becky (11 years old)
Language
English
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Lola
Book cover of Lola and the Forest Day

Lola and the Forest Day

“Lola has one goal for today: go into the real forest, not just the path. What she finds there — a rushing stream, a flash of red fur, a clearing that feels like the forest made it just for her — is rather more than she expected. Will she make it back before dark, and will she be brave enough to go even further tomorrow?”

Story details
Age range
3–5 years
Theme
Things to Do
Category
Going to the Forest
Illustration style
3D Animation
Protagonist
Lola (6 years old)
Language
English

Other languages

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Hanna
Opa
Book cover of Hanna en de tijdklok van opa
In Dutch

Hanna en de tijdklok van opa

“Hanna krijgt van opa een bijzondere reis cadeau — niet met de auto of de trein, maar met een oude, gouden klok. Samen reizen ze naar vroeger, naar opa's tuin en naar een heel klein baby'tje in een wiegje. Maar wie is dat toch? Een warm verhaal met stroopwafels, stickers en een verrassing die Hanna nooit meer vergeet.”

Story details
Age range
3–5 years
Theme
Adventure
Category
Time Travel
Illustration style
Kawaii
Protagonist
Hanna (3 years old)
Language
Nederlands
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Ryan
Book cover of Ryan en de Schaduwboeven
In Dutch

Ryan en de Schaduwboeven

“Ryan vindt een mysterieus briefje op een lantaarnpaal: er worden boevenvengers gezocht. Gewapend met een kompas, zijn skateboard en een flinke dosis lef trekt hij de donkere stad in — op jacht naar schaduwboeven die niemand ooit heeft gezien. Maar wat doe je als je ineens oog in oog staat met een boef, en wegrennen ook een optie is?”

Story details
Age range
6–8 years
Theme
Exciting Stories
Category
Fantasy
Illustration style
3D Animation
Protagonist
Ryan (6 years old)
Language
Nederlands
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Milan
Ciro
Book cover of Milan en de dinosaurus op het veld van KV Mechelen
In Dutch

Milan en de dinosaurus op het veld van KV Mechelen

“Milan gaat naar KV Mechelen kijken, maar op het voetbalveld ligt iets wat daar niet hoort: een reusachtig ei. Als het openbreekt, staat Milan oog in oog met een piepkleine dinosaurus — en even later met zijn gigantische moeder. Durft Milan dichtbij genoeg te komen om te helpen?”

Story details
Age range
3–5 years
Theme
Animals
Category
Dinosaur
Illustration style
Semi-Realistic
Protagonist
Milan (4 years old)
Language
Nederlands
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Chantal
Book cover of Chantal fietst naar de sterren
In Dutch

Chantal fietst naar de sterren

“Chantal stapt op haar fietsje en trapt samen met mama richting het bos. Daar bouwen ze een scheef tentje, zoeken kikkers, gooien steentjes in het water en eten pizza bij het kampvuur. Maar als het donker wordt en de sterren tevoorschijn komen — durft Chantal dan buiten te slapen?”

Story details
Age range
3–5 years
Theme
Adventure
Category
Camping
Illustration style
3D Animation
Protagonist
Chantal (3 years old)
Language
Nederlands
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Emy
Blacky
Book cover of Emy et le secret de Blacky
In French

Emy et le secret de Blacky

“Le matin de ses six ans, Emy découvre que son chat Blacky a un secret à lui montrer. Une trace de pattes par-ci, un message mystérieux par-là — et voilà Emy partie dans une chasse au trésor qu'elle n'oubliera jamais. Mais au croisement du chemin, Blacky choisit une direction que personne n'attendait…”

Story details
Age range
6–8 years
Theme
Animals
Category
Cat
Illustration style
3D Animation
Protagonist
Emy (6 years old)
Language
Français
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Febe
Book cover of Febe en de kleine olifant
In Dutch

Febe en de kleine olifant

“Febe vindt een kleine olifant onder een boom. Samen klimmen ze op heuvels, eten ze pasta en openen ze een cadeautje. Maar wat zit er in het doosje?”

Story details
Age range
0–2 years
Theme
Animals
Category
Elephant
Illustration style
Storybook Comic
Protagonist
Febe (1 years old)
Language
Nederlands