For the kid who looks up every time a plane flies over
The world is big. And every corner of it has a friend saying hello.
Your son climbs into the cockpit of his very own little red plane and flies around the world in a single day — over the pyramids, the Eiffel Tower, the Great Wall and the Grand Canyon. At every stop he collects a “hello” in a new language to bring home to his family. It's a book that opens his eyes to the world and shows him that different can be the start of a friendship.
- For ages 4 to 9
- 28 full-color pages, 20×20 cm (8×8 in) hardcover
- Review the digital proof before we print
- Upload a photo and your child becomes the illustrated hero
New · FreeSee your child as the hero on the cover before you order- 1Type their name
- 2Add a photo
- 3See their book
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What's the story?
Your son wakes up as captain of his own little red plane, pulls on his pilot's cap and goggles and takes off at first light. He soars over the pyramids in Egypt, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the Great Wall of China and the Grand Canyon. Everywhere he goes, he learns how to say “hello” in the local language and saves it to bring home. When he lands that evening, he shares every one with his family — and discovers that the world is big, and full of friends.
How is the book personalized?
Send us your child's name and a clear photo of their face. We turn the photo into an illustrated character who appears on every page, and print their name on the cover and throughout the story. You'll get a PDF of the full book within 24 hours of ordering to review with us. Nothing goes to print until you approve it.
Size & quality
Glossy hardcover, 20×20 cm (about 8×8 in), printed in high resolution on thick 170 gsm paper that stands up to little fingers. Our print partner holds an international quality certification.
Shipping & delivery
We print and ship within 2–4 business days, and delivery takes 10–14 days. Shipping is free to every destination.
The world map starts in his bedroom
A kid with a map on the wall and a toy plane overhead is dreaming of travel long before he knows the names of countries. This book gives that dream names and pictures: a place on the map, a landmark to remember, a new word to say out loud. And when he sees himself as the captain, the whole world starts to feel like his.
“Hello” in every language
Every stop brings one new word, short enough for little ones to learn and repeat at the dinner table. That's how your child learns that people speak and live differently, but a greeting is a greeting everywhere. It's also a lovely way to start a family conversation about the places you dream of visiting.
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Questions about “Around the World”
Will my child actually learn anything about other countries?
With a light touch: he meets famous landmarks like the pyramids, the Eiffel Tower, the Great Wall and the Grand Canyon, and picks up how to say “hello” in their languages. It's not a textbook — it's an adventure that makes him curious enough to ask for more.
What kind of photo do you need?
A clear photo of the face in natural light is all it takes — a phone photo is perfect. Avoid dark photos or ones where the face is turned to the side. If the photo won't work, we'll tell you and ask for another before we start.
Can I add a dedication on the first page?
Yes. Write us the dedication you'd like — a line or a paragraph — and we'll print it on the first page in elegant type. It's the page parents come back to years later.
What language is the book in?
English — short, warm sentences made for reading aloud, with your child's name on the cover and throughout the story. You'll see the cover in the free preview, and the whole book in the proof before we print.
What if I don't love the book?
We don't print anything until you've seen the digital proof and approved it. And if your printed book arrives with a printing defect, we'll reprint and ship it again for free.
