New Year's Eve

New Year's Eve is the moment to look back and celebrate the arrival of the new year. Using a photo of your child, we'll draw a character that looks just like them, ready for their own adventure filled with fireworks and good resolutions. This makes your child the true star of New Year's Eve, in a story that will be read aloud long after midnight.

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Order the hardcover by Thursday, December 17 and it arrives in time for New Year's Eve. The e-book is yours instantly.

Counting down with a leading role for your child

New Year's Eve is about waiting, celebrating with fireworks, and welcoming the new year together. Give your child their own place in the story that evening: with a photo, you create a book where they truly encounter themselves. Not a costumed figure, but a character with their own face, recognizable from the first page to the last.

Why this book is perfect for the New Year

A nice little snack while waiting for midnight
Your child is the hero of the story, thanks to an uploaded photo
Brothers, sisters, or friends can also play a part in the story
A quiet moment together, amid the fireworks and commotion

Start the year with a custom-made story

Upload a photo, choose the story, and see your child come to life as the main character. A small ritual to end the year with and look ahead together to the next one with anticipation.

Example books for New Year's Eve

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What Parents Say About Booklydoo's Personalized Books

Thousands of happy families have created magical memories with personalized books

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 do you make sure my child really looks like themselves in the book?

You upload a clear photo of your child. Our illustrators use it to draw a character whose face, hair, and presence match your child. This way, it's not just a generic figure with the right name—it's a recognizable main character in your New Year's Eve story.

Can I also add siblings or friends to the story?

Yes, with many of our books you can add extra characters. Upload a photo of each child you'd like to include, and we'll bring them to life as recognizable characters in the story. That way, you're celebrating New Year's Eve together in the narrative—not just with the main character.

Will the photo I upload be printed in the book?

No, the photo itself won't appear in the book. We use it as reference to create an illustration that captures your child's likeness. The result is a custom-drawn character with your child's face and features, seamlessly matched to the story's artistic style.

Is a book about New Year's Eve suitable for young children?

Absolutely. The story brings themes like countdown excitement, celebrating together, and ringing in the new year through a lighthearted, festive lens. Because your child plays the leading role and sees themselves in it, the story stays close to their world, even when they're very young.

Which photo should I use for best results?

Choose a sharp photo where your child's face is clearly visible, straight-on and well-lit—ideally without a hat, sunglasses, or heavy shadows. The clearer the photo, the better our illustrators can capture the likeness in your character.