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Which Personalised Book?
Oct
Looking for a magical, meaningful gift for a little one? Whether it’s a sky-high adventure, the longest cuddle ever, a lovable monster or two, or a journey to Sleepytown – Tickled Moon have got the perfect personalised story for them (and you).
“Utterly adorable!! Personalised with names of family members/friends who all appear in the book – this is probably the most beautiful children’s gift you could wish for 😍” – Wendy
Our books aren’t just bedtime stories – they’re keepsakes. Thoughtfully personalised, beautifully illustrated, and filled with heart, they make snuggly storytime one of the highlights of the day.
But if you’re thinking “Where do I start?” we’ve made it super easy for you – with this simple guide to all of our books, including…
✅ A quick summary of each story
✅ Personalisation info
✅ Links to preview the full book (yes, before you buy!)
✅ A helpful “I’m looking for…” section at the end to match your perfect story to your little reader
“One of the most beautiful books I have ever bought. So personal and so individual. It literally brought a tear to my eye. Thank you x” – Debbie
How it works…
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Browse the summaries below.
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Click through to preview the full story, complete with your personalisations.
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Add your own dedication message inside the book.
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Listen to the author (Alison Reddihough) read the story aloud.
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Choose Softcover or Hardcover – we recommend Hardcover for keepsakes – and Giftwrap or No Giftwrap.
📦 UK delivery: 4-7 working days
🌍 International: 7-14 working days
A Few Fun Facts:
✨ All books are written by Alison Reddihough & illustrated by Jodie Wonford
📚 Printed on high-quality, eco-friendly paper (32 pages per book)
🎨 Each book hides a different colourful critter on every page – and watch out for our sneaky black cat, Merlin!
🎁 Add your own dedication (a personal message, printed at the front of the book). Need inspiration? Check out our blog: “I Dedicate This Book…”
🔧 For a full Step-by-Step Guide to personalising each book, check out our FAQs.
Now… let’s find your perfect book!
The Longest Cuddle in the World
Our bestselling story of love that stretches farther than you can imagine.
🤗🌍 For ages 0–99 | A beautiful gift for a child and adult to share
✨ The Story
After a bad dream, NAME 1 feels that only a cuddle from NAME 2 will make things better.
But even when the whole family joins in, the cuddle isn’t quite big enough… until it grows, and stretches, and bursts out the door – becoming something that touches everyone it meets with love.
And could it be… the longest cuddle in the world?
🖋️ The Personalisations
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Personalised for a child and adult (or siblings)
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Add 5 or more loved ones – family, friends and pets
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Include the child’s teacher or favourite character and their hometown too!
💬 What customers say:
“My 7 year old grandson loves the Longest Cuddle so much – he always insists I read it every night he sleeps at our house or we are together somewhere at bedtime.” – Janet
💞 Why Choose It?
A deeply comforting, emotionally rich story to celebrate connection and closeness. One of our most-loved bestsellers, and a perfect partner to “The Joyful Adventures“.
👉 Check out “The Longest Cuddle in the World” here
The Joyful Adventures
A sky-high, heartwarming story of love and imagination – made for two!
☁️💞 For ages 0–99 | Perfect for siblings or a child and adult
✨ The Story
What happens when a fluffy white cloud slides down a lightning bolt and into a stormy day?
NAME 1 and NAME 2 are swept away on an unexpected journey—one filled with joy, wonder, and adventure that takes them higher and further than they ever dreamed.
🖋️ The Personalisations
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Personalised for two special people (siblings, or child + adult)
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Add up to 8+ loved ones – including family, pets, or friends, who’ll appear written in the sky
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Rhyming text and rich illustrations make this a keepsake to treasure
💬 What customers say:
“The rhyming text and storyline are delightful… the personalisation adds that little extra magical touch. I know she will treasure this forever. I was an Infant teacher for thirty years and would have loved to have had this in my classroom library corner. Thank you so much.” – Karen
🌈 Why Choose It?
A joyful, imaginative book to celebrate connection and lift the spirits. It beautifully complements “The Longest Cuddle in the World“ – another of our bestsellers for two.
👉 Check out “The Joyful Adventures” here
All the Love in the World
A timeless keepsake celebrating the bond between a child and their grown-up.
👶❤️🧓 For ages 0–99 (and beyond!)
✨ The Story
Who would you share all the love in the world with?
For NAME 1 and NAME 2, the answer is simple – each other!
This imaginative journey follows their heartfelt notes and messages as their love travels across oceans, over mountains, and even into space… until it touches the whole world.
🖋️ The Personalisations
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Personalised for one child and one adult (parent, grandparent, aunt, etc.)
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Add up to 8 extra names – anyone dear to them, including:
🧸 Family, pets, cuddly toys, favourite characters & superheroes!
💬 What customers say:
“Absolutely magical, beautifully illustrated and a delightful story. The perfect gift for my 5 year old niece.” – Angie
📚 Why Choose It?
A truly special gift for a child and adult to treasure together – full of warmth, wonder, and loved ones.
Perfect if you already love “The Longest Cuddle in the World“ or “The Joyful Adventures“.
👉 Check out “All the Love in the World” here
The Sleepytown Express
A soothing ‘superpowered’ sleep story and song, to help little ones wind down and drift off.
🚂💤 For ages 0–7 | Available in personalised and non-personalised versions
🎧 FREE audio version included
✨ The Story
ALL ABOARD! It’s bedtime—and you’re about to board your favourite steam train.
The Sleepytown Express gently carries your child and their favourite people on a calming, melodic journey… all the way to Sleepytown, and into a deep, restful sleep.
🖋️ The Personalisations
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Personalised with your child’s name throughout
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Add 4–8 additional names – family, friends, pets, or snuggly toys who join them on the train ride
(Please note: the song and audio version are not personalised.)
💬 What customers say:
“Your story worked magic, and somehow the kids which were hyper and slightly crazy just minutes before quietened down and were drifting off to sleep within minutes….magic!” – Rosie
📚 Why Choose It?
A gentle, effective bedtime tool with calming language woven into the story – designed to help ease little ones into sleep and transform tricky bedtimes.
👉 Check out “The Sleepytown Express” personalised version here.
👉 Discover the non-personalised version here.
The Birthday BOO!
A heartwarming and delightful birthday surprise for your little one.
🎂👻 For ages 1–7
🎉 The Story
What happens when a big, hairy monster jumps out with a great big BOOOOO! on your child’s birthday?
It’s definitely not the surprise they were expecting! But maybe… just maybe… your child can help the Birthday BOO! find a brand new purpose in life.
🖋️ The Personalisations
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Child’s name on the cover, spine, and throughout the story
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Their birthday date, age, most-wanted gift, and favourite food
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Full of joyful rhyme and playful surprises!
💬 What customers say:
“I bought this for my granddaughter, she thought it was wonderful. Said it was magic. To see such pleasure and enjoyment from a child because of a book. As she read it out loud. And realises the birth date and gifts are the same as hers, just brilliant x” – Jayne
🎁 Why Choose It?
A unique and memorable birthday book that’s bursting with fun and love – and makes a perfect partner to “The Christmas BOO!“.
👉 Check out “The Birthday BOO!” here
The Birthday BOO! For Twins
A double BOO! for a double birthday – specially created for twins.
🎉👯♂️👯♀️ For boy, girl, or mixed-gender twins | Ages 1–7
🎂 The Story
It’s the same cheeky Birthday BOO! – but this time, he surprises two special children with a great big BOOOOO!
Your twins are in for a birthday they’ll never forget… and a monster who might just need their help.
🖋️ The Personalisations
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Both twins’ names on the cover, spine, and alternating through the story
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Add their birthday date, age, top birthday gifts, and favourite foods
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Fun, rhyming text made just for two!
💬 What customers say:
“Even better than I expected… great illustrations and best of all, the twins’ names on many of the pages.” – Susan
👶👶 Why Choose It?
A perfect birthday book for twins to enjoy together – and a lovely companion to our bestselling books for two “The Longest Cuddle in the World“ or “The Joyful Adventures“.
👉 Check out “The Birthday BOO! for Twins” here
What’s That??!!
A hilariously silly rhyming book that’s full of surprises!
😆📚 For ages 1–6 | Personalise for 1–4 people
🎉 The Story
WHAT’S THAT??!!
A boot in the fruit? A shark in the dark?!
Don’t be silly… or are these strange things really happening?
Join the fun in this joyfully ridiculous, delightfully rhythmic story that might just drive your little one around the bend (in the best way!).
🖋️ The Personalisations
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Add 1 to 4 names – children or grown-ups!
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Names appear on the cover and throughout
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Great fun for siblings, friends, or family groups (why not add Mummy & Daddy, Grandparents or Aunties & Uncles too?)
💬 What customers say:
“Much loved by the whole of the family. Would thoroughly recommend!” – Dan
🎈 Why Choose It?
A giggle-filled poetic romp packed with colour, silliness, and fun – a favourite for energetic toddlers and preschoolers.
👉 Check out “What’s That??!!” here
The Christmas BOO!
A festive, funny monster tale with heaps of heart.
🎄👻 For ages 1–7 | A personalised Christmas Eve favourite
🎅 The Story
It’s Christmas Eve… but where’s Father Christmas?
Instead, YOUR CHILD finds a spotty, hairy monster in their stocking – the Christmas BOO!
Can they help him save Christmas when Rudolph appears with some urgent news?
🖋️ The Personalisations
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Child’s name on the cover, spine, and throughout
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Include their most-wanted Christmas gift
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Rhyming, heartwarming and full of surprises!
💬 What customers say:
“Adorable and magical… I can’t wait to read it with him every year and start a new tradition.” – Sammy
🎁 Why Choose It?
A joyful Christmas story to make them giggle, snuggle, and believe. A perfect partner to “The Birthday BOO!” – and don’t forget our other festive tale “The Christmas Wrapper“.
👉 Check out “The Christmas BOO!” here.
The Christmas Wrapper
A rapping reindeer. A wrapping disaster. One child to save the world.
🎁🎤 For ages 2–8 | A bold, brilliant Christmas adventure
🎄 The Story
When a dashing reindeer bursts in with a flash and a rhyme, YOUR CHILD thinks all their Christmas wrapping problems are solved.
But the Christmas Wrapper has bigger plans… Can your child stop him in time and save Christmas?
🖋️ The Personalisations
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Child’s name on the cover, spine, and throughout
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Add 4 loved ones (family/friends) and a pet or favourite toy
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Plus… a surprise guest star (Ho Ho WHO could it be?)
💬 What customers say:
“The book was delightful… funny, personal – a definite must for any small person’s stocking!” – Karen
🎅 Why Choose It?
A festive thrill ride with rhythm, rhyme and laughter – full of family, fun, and holiday spirit. Pair it with “The Christmas BOO!” for double the cheer.
👉 Check out “The Christmas Wrapper” here.
And not forgetting…
The Family Bus – Personalised Poetry Print
🚍 Celebrate your family’s journey with this joyful, custom poem and beautifully illustrated print.
Perfect for all ages | Available framed or unframed
📝 The Poem
“The Family Bus” captures the fun and chaos of a classic family trip:
“Have we got everyone? Do we need the loo? Are we nearly there?!”
A playful and heartfelt tribute to your family’s journey through life together.
🖋️ The Personalisations
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Add up to 7 family members – Mums, Dads, siblings, grandparents, even pets!
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Choose your bus style:
🚌 Red London Double Decker
🟡 Yellow American School Bus
🚎 Two-Toned Single Decker -
Your family name is featured throughout the print on their bus for that extra personal touch
💬 What customers say:
Cannot wait to share this with my family and grandchildren. I will be recommending you to all my family and friends who are looking to get that unique gift for loved ones.” – Shona
🎁 Why Choose It?
A colourful, heartfelt keepsake full of laughter, love and personal meaning – perfect for birthdays, housewarmings or just because.
👉 Check out “The Family Bus” here.
I’m looking for…
A quick guide to help you find the perfect personalised book or gift.
📚 Bestsellers & Customer Favourites
- The Longest Cuddle in the World
- All the Love in the World
- The Joyful Adventures
- The Sleepytown Express
🎁 First Birthday or New Baby Gifts
- The Longest Cuddle in the World
- All the Love in the World
- The Joyful Adventures
- The Sleepytown Express
- What’s That??!!
📘 Personalised Books for 1 Child
👧👦 Personalised Books for 2 Children
👨👩👧👦 Personalised Books for 3-4 Children/& Adults
👶👶 Personalised Books for Twins
👩👧 Personalised Books for a Child and Adult
🏡 Books & Gifts Featuring Family, Friends & Pets
- All the Love in the World
- The Sleepytown Express
- The Joyful Adventures
- The Longest Cuddle in the World
- The Christmas Wrapper
- The Family Bus
🎄 Personalised Christmas Books
🎂 Personalised Birthday Books
🛏️ Books to Help with Bedtime
- The Sleepytown Express
- The Sleepytown Express (non-personalised version)
- The Longest Cuddle in the World
- All the Love in the World
- The Joyful Adventures
💬 Rhyming & Read-Aloud Fun
🖼️ Personalised Gifts for Adults & Families
📗 Non-Personalised Books
Any further questions?
We hope this guide helps you find the perfect personalised book or gift from Tickled Moon. But if you’re still not sure, we’re here to help – just drop us a line at hi@tickledmoon.com.
Thank you so much for your interest and support. We hope our books bring joy, snuggles, and treasured memories for years to come.
“Love, love, love them… brilliant website, brilliant service. Can’t wait to give them to the recipients.”
– Jean
📖 Want to learn more?
Explore the magic behind personalised books in our other blogs:
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