Personalised keepsake books

A Mother's Day gift book she will open again and again

Not flowers that fade. A hand-illustrated Mumma & Me storybook — from your photos, written as a love letter only your family could tell.

Hand-illustrated · Made to order in India · Draft approved before print

An illustrated page of a parent and child from a personalised Mother's Day keepsake book.

Why a personalised book beats generic Mother's Day gifts

Mother's Day gift lists are full of candles, spa vouchers, and jewellery she may already have. A personalised illustrated book is different: it puts your shared memories — school drop-offs, festival mornings, quiet cups of chai, the way she says your name — on the page as art, with words written only for her.

the Chapter Co. creates Mumma & Me (and multi-sibling) keepsake books that work for Mother's Day, birthdays, anniversaries of becoming a mum, or a simple thank-you with no date attached.

Ideas families put in a Mumma & Me book

Bring the moments that make her laugh or tear up. We turn them into illustrated spreads with custom text.

  • Nickname pages and 'you are our whole world' dedications
  • Morning rituals, recipes, and the songs she hums
  • How she became a mum — told for the children to read later
  • Trips, temples, or cities you explored together
  • A closing page from each child (or partner) in their own voice

Order in time for Mother's Day

Custom illustration needs a little runway. Start a chat with your gift date, favourite photos, and the tone you want — tender, playful, or both. You approve the full draft before anything is printed, then we ship the finished book across India so it arrives ready to gift.

Common questions

Before you order

Straight answers about personalised illustrated books, timelines, and how ordering works in India.

What is a personalised illustrated keepsake book?

A personalised illustrated keepsake book is a custom printed storybook made from your real photos and memories. At the Chapter Co., artists hand-illustrate your family as characters, write a story around your moments, and print a bound book you can gift and reread for years.

How does ordering a custom book work?

Share your photos, names, and the moments that matter over WhatsApp. We illustrate the full story, send you a digital draft to approve, refine any edits, then print and ship the finished keepsake book to your door.

How long does a custom illustrated book take?

Most books take a few weeks from your first chat to delivery, depending on story length, illustration detail, and how quickly photos and feedback arrive. Tell us your gift date when you enquire so we can plan around it.

What occasions are your personalised books for?

We make books for baby's first year, parent-and-child stories, travel adventures, grandparents' legacy, anniversaries and love stories, Father's Day, Mother's Day, birthdays, and other milestones. Every book is written and drawn from scratch for your family.

Still deciding? A short chat is enough to start.

Start your story