A kid’s wish list is typically filled with toys and games. But, this year we believe one of the best gift ideas for children is a personalized photo book filled with their favorite memories. If your child enjoys looking through the photos on your phone, hearing stories about when they were younger, and reminiscing about past experiences, then they’re sure to love their own beautifully printed photo book.
A custom photo book or calendar is the perfect way to highlight some of the best moments from your kid’s past year—or their entire life. These one-of-a-kind gifts can display a child's growth and development along with memories they'll want to reflect on for years to come, making it the unexpected gift they will cherish.
Childhood is such a magical time, and as kids grow, it's important that they are able to reflect on their happiest days and greatest achievements. The French writer Antoine de Saint Exupery once said, "All grown-ups were once children, but only a few of them remember it." Luckily, you can help keep your kids' memories alive through photo book gifts.
Check out this year’s holiday gift guide for kids to inspire unique ideas your little one will adore.
Celebrate kids’ creativity with the Crayola for Mixbook collection
If you want to capture your child's remarkable growth and creativity, the Colors of Kindness Book by Crayola is a great choice. This book allows you to add your favorite photo snaps to a custom Crayola book that already has sweet sentiments and words of encouragement to boost children’s confidence. Show the child in your life how proud they make you by designing the book around their milestones, accomplishments, and best moments.
Consider these other themes from our Crayola for Mixbook collection:
- The Kids Art Book by Crayola (now also available in a calendar) is perfect for the little artists in your life, preserving their imaginative creations and allowing you to capture their talent as they grow.
- The School Memory Book by Crayola will capture each academic year's most precious memories, highlighting events, awards, friends, beloved teachers, and more.
Related: How to turn kids’ art into a lasting keepsake with our Kids Art Book by Crayola
Kids can join Snoopy and the Peanuts gang with photo books & calendars
The Peanuts for Mixbook collection is the perfect choice for kid-friendly photo books and calendars. Who wouldn’t want to hang out with Snoopy and Charlie Brown?! With these timeless and delightful themes, you’ll bring together photos of your kids having fun, growing up, and experiencing the best moments in life alongside these iconic characters.
How about these super-fun Peanuts themes?
For animal-loving kids: Make a custom pet photo book or calendar
If your family includes one or more pets, you know how special they are to your kids. Creating a pet-themed calendar or photo book that captures life's everyday moments with your animal companion is a great way to put a smile on anyone's face—especially your child's. Whether you just got a new pet or have photos of your dog growing up alongside your kids, this gift will hold some of your child's fondest, happiest memories.
These favorite pet themes are top choices for our holiday gift guide for kids:
Capture the best moments in your kid’s life with a photo book from the Martha Stewart for Mixbook collection
For a child, each passing year brings so many new memorable moments. A seven-year-old may experience the excitement of their first home run or their first role in a school play. A 10-year-old might have gone on their first road trip to Disneyland. Whatever the years bring, a beautifully designed photo book from Mixbook’s Martha Stewart collection can capture those memories with timeless style.
Consider customizing kid-friendly themes like these:
Check out all the Martha Stewart photo books, cards, and calendars designed exclusively for Mixbook.
Top tips for creating photo gifts for kids
Whether this is your first Mixbook creation or an experienced Mixbooker, there are easy ways to instantly elevate a gift for a child.
- Make the gift as personalized as possible: Prominently feature their name, their favorite things, and captions that describe the most important details about their lives.
- Decorate with stickers: Browse and search through the extensive sticker collection in Mixbook Studio™ to create a custom, kid-friendly design. Look for colorful cartoon images, emojis, and bold letters to accent the photos on the page.
- Save time with the Mixbook app: Holidays are busy, which is why you should take advantage of on-the-go solutions like the app-exclusive Memories feature.
- Choose photos of moments that are timeless: Your child can enjoy their memory-filled photo book for many years, even when they’re fully grown. Make sure the book transports them back to their most special memories. Focus on what matters most to them, whether it's their sports achievements, family holidays, or everyday moments that will always make them laugh.
Mixbook gifts are as easy as 1, 2, 3
Whether you want to create a photo book, calendar, or any other photo-inspired gift, Mixbook makes the process simple. Create your story, your way. Select a theme, add your photos, and let your creativity soar with endless customizations in Mixbook Studio™.
Explore all kids photo book themes and custom calendars, and get inspired today!
