A Personalised Bedtime Story That Can Be Ready in Minutes From Little Dipper

Finding a genuinely personal Christmas present for a child can be difficult, particularly when the big day is only a few days away. 

Little Dipper is offering a charming solution: a storybook written and illustrated especially for the child who will receive it.

Rather than simply inserting a name into a standard story, Little Dipper creates the book around one particular child. Their first name, age and those small personal details that only family members know can all become part of the adventure, helping to make the finished story feel truly special.

The result is a personalised bedtime book in which the child becomes the star. For younger readers, there is something wonderfully exciting about hearing their own name in a story and recognising familiar details as the pages are read aloud.

What makes the service especially useful at Christmas is its speed. Little Dipper says the finished, print-ready PDF is normally delivered around ten minutes after an order is placed. At $14, it could be an appealing option for parents, grandparents, godparents, aunts, uncles and family friends looking for an affordable personalised present.

Because the book is delivered digitally, there is no need to wait for printing, packing or the Christmas post. Families can print it at home, use a local printing service or read it on a tablet or computer.

That makes it one of those rare personalised presents that could still rescue Christmas gift plans on 23 December. While many personalised products require several days or even weeks to arrive, Little Dipper creates the book that evening rather than promising delivery sometime after Christmas.

The digital format could also be particularly useful for families who live far apart. A completed story can be sent electronically to relatives elsewhere in the UK or overseas without worrying about international postage deadlines.

Little Dipper is inviting people to see the idea in action by replying with a child’s first name. The team says it will create a finished sample book free of charge and return it the same day, allowing families to see exactly what they would receive before ordering.

You can view a complete sample book and learn more about Little Dipper.

For anyone caught in the last-minute Christmas panic window, a personalised adventure created especially for a much-loved child could be a thoughtful gift, and a bedtime story the whole family will enjoy sharing.

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Baby's first Christmas. A festive story

This is just a short Christmas-themed story that we hope you'll enjoy. Maybe you can read it to your little ones?

Snowflakes swirled around outside as the cosy little cottage glowed with warm light, nestled in the heart of a quiet village.

It was Christmas Eve, and everything was draped in soft decorations of red, green, and gold. This year, it wasn’t just the stockings hung by the fireplace or the twinkling lights on the Christmas tree that made the season feel magical – it was the presence of a tiny new family member.

Lily and Tom watched their infant son, Max, who was sleeping soundly in his crib, blissfully unaware of the festive wonder happening around him. It was Max’s first Christmas, and they wanted to make every moment as special as possible, even if he wouldn’t remember it himself.

That evening, as the fire crackled and the tree lights glimmered, Lily carefully placed a little red-and-white stocking by Max’s crib. It was a bit smaller than the others – perfectly sized for tiny treasures and first memories. Inside, she tucked in a soft little teddy bear, a rattle with a small silver bell, and a baby blanket knitted by her grandmother.

“Do you think he’ll notice?” Tom whispered, smiling as he placed a Christmas card next to the stocking, with “To our Baby Max” written in a gentle scrawl.

“He might not,” Lily chuckled, “but one day, when he looks at the photos, he’ll know how much love was here from the start.”

The two of them sat together, marvelling at Max’s little hands and peaceful face. They thought about all the Christmases yet to come,  the ones where he’d be old enough to laugh at silly holiday videos, bake biscuits, and run down the stairs, excited for presents. But tonight, they were perfectly content with this soft, quiet evening, full of dreams and wishes for his future.

As the clock neared midnight, they heard a gentle gurgle. Max’s eyes fluttered open, catching the warm glow of the lights. He stared up at his parents, wide-eyed and curious, as if sensing the magic in the air. Lily smiled, reaching down to stroke his tiny fingers.

“Merry Christmas, little one,” she whispered.

With that, they picked him up and carried him over to the Christmas tree. They wanted him to see the sparkles, the colours, and feel the love that filled the room. Max, though young, looked around with his sleepy eyes, as if taking it all in. And maybe, in his own way, he was.

Tom placed a delicate ornament on the tree – a small silver bauble engraved with “Baby’s First Christmas 2024.” It was a keepsake that would hang on their tree every year, a reminder of this quiet, perfect Christmas Eve, when everything felt new and full of hope.

As snow gently blanketed the village outside, Max slowly drifted back to sleep in his parents’ arms. His little stocking hung proudly by his crib, and the little silver bell on his rattle chimed softly as his parents placed him back down.

Outside, the world was hushed, covered in a soft winter glow, but inside, in the warmth of that little cottage, Max’s first Christmas was one to remember: The beginning of so many happy Christmases yet to come.

Jingles the Christmas Elf and Midnight the Kitten. A Christmas story

Once upon a time, in the enchanting North Pole village, there lived a little Christmas Elf named Jingles. Jingles was a particularly small and adorable elf, with a mischievous twinkle in his eye and a heart full of Christmas cheer. 

He was known for his nimble fingers and his incredible talent for creating the most intricate and beautiful Christmas ornaments in the whole village.

One chilly December morning, as Jingles was busy crafting delicate glass baubles for Santa's tree, he heard a soft, mewling sound coming from behind his workbench. Curiosity piqued, he peeked around the corner and discovered a tiny, black kitten shivering in the snow. It had big, round, expressive eyes that seemed to sparkle with the same mischievous twinkle as Jingles.

"Oh my goodness, you poor thing," Jingles exclaimed. He carefully scooped up the little kitten and cradled it in his arms. "I'll call you Midnight," he said, as he stroked the kitten's velvety fur.

Jingles decided to take Midnight inside and offer him some warm milk and a cozy blanket. Midnight, grateful for the kindness, purred contentedly and snuggled close to Jingles. The two of them quickly became the best of friends.

As the days passed, Jingles and Midnight were inseparable. They went on all sorts of holiday adventures together. They built miniature snowmen and created a tiny elf-sized sleigh for Midnight to ride in. They danced around the Christmas tree as Jingles hung up his exquisite ornaments, their laughter filling the air with joy.

One evening, as Jingles was placing the finishing touches on a sparkling star ornament, he noticed Midnight's eyes fixed on the beautiful bauble, filled with wonder and curiosity.

"You like it, don't you, Midnight?" Jingles asked. Midnight responded with an enthusiastic purr.

With a mischievous grin, Jingles decided to let Midnight help with the final ornament. He handed Midnight a tiny silver bell and showed him how to attach it to the ornament's ribbon. Together, they worked on it, with Jingles guiding Midnight's tiny paws. The end result was a masterpiece, a beautiful ornament that shimmered and tinkled with the magical touch of a Christmas Elf and the love of a little black kitten.

Christmas Eve arrived, and the North Pole was buzzing with excitement. Santa and his reindeer were preparing for their journey around the world to deliver gifts. Jingles and Midnight joined the other elves in the village square, singing Christmas carols and sipping hot cocoa.

As the time neared for Santa's departure, Jingles hung the ornament they had created together on the tree. The whole village gathered around to admire its beauty. Midnight, now a cherished member of the North Pole family, sat proudly on Jingles' shoulder.

The moment Santa's sleigh took off, the tree and all the ornaments began to glow with an enchanting light. It was a sight to behold, and the magic of Christmas filled the air. Midnight's eyes sparkled even brighter as he gazed at the shimmering tree.

In that magical moment, Jingles and Midnight felt the true spirit of Christmas – the joy of giving, the warmth of friendship, and the wonder of the holiday season. It was a Christmas they would never forget, and they knew that they would be friends for many more magical Christmases to come.

And so, in the heart of the North Pole village, a little Christmas Elf and a black kitten found the most extraordinary gift of all – the gift of each other's love and the enchantment of a forever friendship, shining as brightly as the stars on a snowy Christmas night.

(Image courtesy of Andreas Lischka from Pixabay)