J.M. Kinley | Custom Children's Keepsake Stories
Your Personalized Storybook Preview
Grandparents give the kind of gifts that stay in a child’s heart forever. This no-obligation preview is a custom story I created just for your family, and I hope it brings a smile to your day.
This preview will remain online for 7 days. Since each book is handcrafted, I keep previews available only briefly.
Below you’ll find every page of this premium illustrated keepsake storybook. The dedication shown is only an example; your final book can include any name or message you choose. Most middle pages are blurred to protect the full narrative, but you’ll still see the heart, warmth, and custom touches woven into the story. Be sure to check the final unblurred pages for the full ending!
What Comes Next?
If this preview makes your heart smile, simply reply to my email (jm@jmkinley.com) and let me know which option below feels right for your family. There’s absolutely no obligation—I truly loved creating this story for you. If you’d like to add a child (sibling or cousin) as another main character, I’m happy to do that as well; I’ll just need a bit more information about them.
Holiday Deadlines
Due to high demand, all orders for physical books needed by Christmas (arrival by December 24, 2025) must be placed by December 6, 2025. These books require expedited shipping for an additional $30. Standard shipping is always free.
Digital books can be ordered until December 20, 2025.
When placing your order, please let me know if you are working with a specific deadline.
Custom Digital Story - $75
Most Accessible
A personalized children’s story starring one child. Ideal as a bedtime story, birthday surprise, or “just because” keepsake.
- 6–8 pages of custom story text
- Personalized with their name, details, and favorite things
- includes a short text-proof window for minor wording adjustments before final delivery
- Simple illustrated cover with the child's name as part of the title and special dedication from you after the title page
- Delivered as print-friendly PDF
- Turnaround: typically 3–5 business days
Illustrated Digital Story - $150
Most Popular
A deeper personalized children's story starring the child with a couple simple, child-friendly illustrations to bring the world to life.
- 11-13 pages of story content
- Once payment is received, you will be able to make small tweaks (adjusting a place name or little detail) so the story fits your grandchild perfectly
- Personalized cover design featuring the child's name, story title, and special dedication from you after the title page
- 2 interior illustrations for key scenes
- Turnaround: typically 5–7 business days
- Includes a brief text-proof window so you can request small wording tweaks before final delivery
Printed Paperback Add-On + $49
Keepsake Upgrade
Turn this custom story into a physical 6" x 9" book they can hold, cuddle, and tuck onto their bookshelf.
- Available as an add-on to either package
- Professionally printed hardcover (bound) or softcover (saddle-stitching)
- Perfect as a birthday, holiday, or keepsake
- Free standard shipping (not available for Christmas delivery)
- Expedited holiday shipping is $30 and required for Dec 24 arrival
- Includes a short text-proof window for potential minor revisions before printing to ensure all details look just right
Stories featuring more than one main character (e.g., siblings or cousins) require an additional $75 per character.