Pretty irresistible, right? I love everything about this family company and the beautiful books they create, and I loved the descriptions on their website about the meaning that goes into their books. Their words tell a story I want to hear more about.
Fun, surprising, occasionally scary, mostly marvelous and intensely personal.
Our book is a celebration of that.
It tells the story of a child who has lost his or her name, and bravely sets off to track down the missing letters.
It’s a magical journey like no other.
Along the way the child meets lots of weird and wonderful characters, who each give the first letter of their name.
Our book came last week. I had walked the long walk to the mailbox that day and Scarlet met at the door. “Did anything come for me?” She asked. “Actually, yes.” I said. “You got a wonderful book about a little girl named Scarlet who lost her name.”
She was so excited, which is rare to happen with books lately, because she wants everything to be a kitten, a camera, or a princess. However, she told me she had been thinking about a book about a little girl named Scarlet, and now she had one.
I actually read the book first, mostly out of curiosity, and because I have a deep love for interesting children’s books and I remember getting totally lost in books throughout my whole life. In fact, I used to like being sick because it meant I could read all day. I tried to imagine myself getting lost in this book. Even as an adult, the website and video intrigued me. Of course I can’t wait for her to read long books by herself, but there is something so special about cuddling up in cute pajamas (I don’t know why she chose Christmas pajamas in July) and reading a book together. I imagine and I hope that it stays.
They went to bed soon after this reading, no doubt with adventures and journeys on their minds. The next afternoon while Scarlet was at summer camp, I peeked down and noticed Des flipping neatly through the book. Not only that, he was attempting to read aloud to our kitten, Dinah.
Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this book for review purposes, and because I really, really wanted it. Who wouldn’t? All charmed opinions are 100% my own.
So sweet. Sharing storytime is so special, isn’t it? Love the ones of Des reading to Dinah.
That’s my favorite – totally candid. And she really seemed to be listening to him read!
This sounds amazing! Eve has started showing an interest in books, and I think this would be an amazing book for her to have when she gets older. (And the pictures of Cassidy reading to Scarlet & Des are so cute!)
And Eve would be a wonderful name for a “name” book. The illustrations are really beautiful. I keep sneaking peeks at it but I hide it in Scarlet’s bookshelf too, because Des has dirty summer hands.
Ok, I was smiling throughout this whole review, especially at Des reading to your kitten. You are right, you just can’t make this stuff up and really such an adorable concept for a book. I am going to check this out for my girls and take a better look now. Thanks for sharing!! 🙂 xoxo!!
Thank you! I just added the discount code. I had missed it at first – oops.
I smiled writing this post! I needed something like this for a Monday morning.
I love that Des was trying to read to the cat! That should give you some love for the cat in your heart, right??
Meh. Maybe before today where my Facebook status was all about how much I don’t like them. (I really do) They’re just two extra mouths, you know? I miss quiet days..
Oh wait.. I haven’t had those in years.
AW! This is precious! I love that Scarlet said she was thinking about a book about a girl named Scarlet! LOL perfect timing! Des wins the cutest toddler award for reading to the cat and sitting still enough to read the book with dad and Scarlet. Such a cute post!
Des gets some points here! It was such a nice family time. I don’t know if the cat really understood anything he said, though. I wish Des could call Dylan and read to him over the phone.
This is such a good review and your pictures are ABSOLUTELY priceless! I love it!
Thank you! I wanted to do the book justice, you know? I couldn’t give away too much about it so I decided to let website quotes and photos tell a lot of the story for me.
Awww, this is so cute, especially Des trying to read to Dinah! And the idea behind the book is simply awesome.
Yeah, it’s totally cool! I love that video. It captivated me.
And so did Des reading to little Dinah. Too adorable.
I love that both kids sat still for the book and that Des read the book to the kitty! Absolutely adorable. What a great book for kids. Hope they had magical dreams that night, and still do :).
I really hope they’ve been having magical dreams! We don’t talk about it enough in the morning because mornings are so rushed.
I love that Des read to Dinah!
I love the illustrations! I think my son would enjoy this!
Me too! I honestly wish I could draw that way. Or write children’s books, for that matter.
This is such an adorable idea!! I would totally buy this for new babies:) I used to spend all day reading when I was sick too. My Mom would go to the library and get a big stack for me (and I was sick a lot, so I read a lot!) Simply charming Tamara!!
I’m sorry you were sick a lot! I feel like my kids are not sick a lot at all and that I was at least once or twice a year. Maybe more.
I have a new niece and I think she needs a book!
sounds like a wonderful book!
It totally is! I think I want one for myself too.
First of all, that video was beyond charming! Your pics are awesome too. I haven’t seen this particular series, but after each of my kids were born, my mother in law had special name books made for them with the same concept of a story created out of the letters of their names. They love them!
That sounds so special! It’s such a personal and thoughtful gift.
Oh that sounds like a cute book and I love the photos! Especially the ones with Des and the kitten – adorable! What a great idea for a book series. Books are so great for kids and we still have a few of the favorites in the house, even though the kids are older.
I actually still have many of my childhood books and they are in no condition to stay, but I can’t seem to part with them.
oh my goodness! I went to make one for Soph, my niece and my new baby niece that’s due today! TOTALLY adorable! I didn’t see how to get the 20% off though? When I clicked the link there was no percentage taken off? I haven’t ordered them yet. Sharing it with everyone via your site so you can get the perks!
Awesome, Shelly! I goofed and didn’t add the discount code until just now.
So it should be set! Thanks for pointing that out. Big oops here!
Perfect! Glad I didn’t get it yet then! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for pointing it out to me! You are very observant!
This is so sweet! And I love Des reading it to the kitten. A magical book indeed.
I felt like Des reading to a kitten should be its own back as is! Maybe I need to write it and use photos instead of illustrations. Or illustrations OF photos!
Aw I love this! And I love the pictures. There is something so wonderful about children reading, even if they aren’t reading the words. For a little while Jack wanted us to put him to bed with a book. He’d prop it up inside of his crib or he would drape it over himself like a blanket, and it just made my heart sing. I love the reading time you’ve captured here.
I wish I had more reading time with Des. I felt like with Scarlet I was a lot more on the ball.
It’s not too late, though, I hope!
Awwww, looks like Dinah paid attention. Too cute. I love your overhead view pictures.
Dinah really liked the story! I may have to get her a book of her own! (totally kidding about that last part)
That sounds like a fun book. I’m sure my daughter would like it.
I bet she would! And she has a nice long name to find letters for.
This is sooo cute! I am going to buy my son this book soon 🙂 It’s very cool and when an opportunity to purchase a book that will actually capture his attention for more than 5 seconds presents itself – you just gotta take it. 🙂 Happy Monday love! -Iva
Exactly. More than five seconds? Yes. Des tried watched the Planes movie today. Didn’t work.
My two-year old loves reading books to herself too! She actually has some of the memorized and can say the right words for the correct pages. Looks like Scarlet & Des really enjoyed the book.
I remember Scarlet doing that! Memorizing books at age 2. It’s the best. I was really interested in books at a young age, and it’s never faded.
Ahh I super love this!! The book is awesome and I like something like this for Reiko. Is this for girls only?
And what I meant is if they have a version for boys. Hahaha. For some reasons my comment was cut . Lol. Love the photos of the kids’ reading session. So heartwarming
I love both comments! The answer is yes. When you go to the website to make a book, there is an option to choose boy or girl. I should have put that in!
This is such a wonderful concept! I try to savor every moment I have reading to Luke right now; it’s such a special thing, and I wish it would never end! No doubt Athena had wonderful dreams with that book by her side.
Hey, maybe it won’t end! My mom still reads to me! Ok, I was joking but books are still a huge part of our conversations. So there’s that!
I love, love, love children’s picture story books. So much that i actually run the Book Club orders at my children’s school, that way I am constantly surrounded by new books. This is divine and one I shall check out.
That’s awesome! I never ordered from the book clubs this year but I wanted to so many times. I don’t know why I didn’t!
This is perfect timing!!! I was just reading that the boys are supposed to “read” 10 books (and log the titles in a notebook) over the summer and present the book log to their kindergarten teacher. This will be a perfect new addition(s) to the collection! Thanks friend 🙂
Book logs! That’s cute! Are they supposed to be able to “read” by themselves?? Or is it ok if you read to them?
These books are awesome!
Oh I absolutely have to read to them! If they could read already, I would put them directly into first grade 🙂
haha! These days, second grade. Some of Scarlet’s friends can read. I think it’s more of an interest thing, though. I could read at around three or four but that’s because I was obsessed with learning how!
I love personalized books and I have to say that this would totally keep Madison’s attention as well. She’s so totally into hearing her own name. I call it vain. 🙂 You just gotta love Des reading to Dinah, he’s just too adorable for words. Here’s hoping you’re having a Marvelous Monday.
Ah, this Monday was more maniacal than marvelous but I’m here. I’m still here!
Des may have to get Madison her own book as a token of his love.
So much cuteness!
I know! It overwhelmed me. I was so excited to write a post like this for a Monday morning.
So sweet. Looks like the children and furry family members all liked the book. Success!
I think the furry members really did! It’s a big hit all around.
Can I hire you to come take pictures everyday? Love it…and will check out the book for sure!
Yes! You can! Well not every day, maybe but one day.
I love it, thank you for the discount code, I need to get one for each of the boys for sure!!
Anytime! I was so happy to be contacted by this company. It felt like a great fit.
What an adorable concept! This is one of those things that would make great baby shower/first birthday gifts. I wouldn’t be surprised if this became one of Scarlet’s favorite books. Plus, don’t you just love it when the little ones pretend to read books. I especially get a kick out of it when they add their own storylines.
It’s true! Even Scarlet at her age makes up words and stories when reading so it’s very funny in Des’ special language.
So adorable! I’ll add it to my list 🙂
Thanks! And I hope you enjoy it.
The book looks great, so sweet 🙂
Beautiful! I love when we get a new book and my girl dives right in. So sweet Des reading it to the kitty!
When I was Scarlet’s age, and every age higher, there was nothing better than books.
I still feel that way, although photographs and sundresses rank high up there!
Awww, this sounds so sweet. I love the picture of your little family snuggling in and sharing a book.
Scarlet and Des get cuter by the day.
Thanks for sharing.
xoxo
Thank you! I feel like they get cuter too. I love watching personalities and knowledge grow.
How awesome! I love seeing the kids gathered around the book! Makes my heart melt!
I know!! I could barely keep the camera steady because the cuteness was just so there.
That is so adorable! I have wonderful memories of story time with my parents. I’m sure Des and Scarlet will also have great memories of snuggling up to hear a good book.
I also have wonderful memories. And I remember my father mostly that way, which is nice.
Having an odd name, this is the kind of thing I yearned for as a child! Can I buy it for myself?? Or maybe Frances would appreciate it since I’ve put her in mostly the same position.
Ha! Of course you can buy it for yourself. I want one for me too.
Adorable and the perfect gift idea. My son received something similar when he was born but I like the lost name idea better. So creative!
Yeah, there’s something really special about this. I think it’s the content and creativity involved. It really is awesome!
I am soooo in love with this idea!! what a fabulous, magical concept. Except I want it for me. Because I have “L” in my name and I always wanted to meet a lemur. 🙂
Well. You go make yourself a book! It’s time.
I don’t think I will ever return from the cuteness! Thank you for the ESCAPE FROM REALITY!!!!!
ha! Good. Stay there. Stay in the cuteness!! Reality bites.
cool that everyone liked the book and super cool that Des was reading it to the kitty 🙂
I was just surprised that the kitty liked it! He doesn’t really have a soothing reading voice..
What an adorable book! It looks perfect for preschoolers who are learning the letters in their names. I may have to share this with some preschool parents!
I think that’s a great idea! It definitely had Scarlet really thinking about letters and anticipating what might be next.
The pictures of Des reading to Dinah! I can’t handle the cuteness. 🙂
I know!! I think Dinah looks like she belongs in a fairy tale or a nursery rhyme about kittens.
What a cute book! Kids love seeing their own name in print. Especially when it’s not a common name or spelled in the common way.
My granddaughter keeps wearing a Christmas Dress this summer. I keep reminding myself that it’s short sleeved and try to let it go.
We see a lot of Scarlet with two t’s. This was nice to have!
A short-sleeved Christmas dress – not so bad! Scarlet was wearing flannel pajamas! Luckily we have air-conditioning but I get hot looking at her.
1. Forget the kids. I kind of want one for me. I had it easy in kindergarten. When we learned to write our names, I already knew how, and there were only three letters. Poor Rudolph. Took him forever.
2. I think you bought that house expressly to have that bird’s-eye view of life. Awesome.
3. I wonder what would happen if Dinah’s book started with meeting a dog. And how that would go. If it was Athena.
I wonder if your book would be painfully short, or if it would just mean your adventures would be longer? Yes, I’m going with that. There would probably be a lemur in your story too.
I actually bought this house for the fact that there was a moose sighting here. Ten years ago. I’m still holding out hope, though.
You’re definitely overdue for some meece.
I got four hits from your jump post to your guest post way back in the day yesterday. Now that’s staying power.
I considered changing the spelling of my name in middle school to Elighx. Just to be cute. (The x is silent).
And here you are, rounding it out to 100, after all. It’s like you knew. You knew!
Four hits to the photographing moose post? I wonder what my jump post is. You know I forget such things.
Definitely order yourself a book that way. Immediately.
I can just sense when it’s 100 time, you know?
Your jump post had a great pic of a moose and told people you were in a strange new land. Everyone was nice and supportive. I did a search, and not one F bomb was dropped.
I wonder what they’d do for the X in my name.
I loved personalized books and I absolutely adore story time with kids. It plants the seed of reading from the beginning. Your kids seem to thoroughly enjoy it!
They really enjoy it! I think story time is the most special time, although I’m not as good as it as I could be. This book helped a lot.
Those pictures are absolutely adorable and that was priceless with the kitten listening to Des! Animals can be great listeners if you really watch and observe them. I was living vicariously through Scarlet as she was swept away! 🙂
Animals truly amaze me, even cats. You know I’m totally a dog person, though. Athena loved to gather close for family time.
I think I was living vicariously through her too!
What a great concept! I know my girls would love that and it’s great for kids who have names you’ll never find on a keychain. 🙂
I don’t see a lot of Desmonds on keychains! Or Tamaras for that matter. I wonder about you. I’d say yes to your girls, right? But Micah? Not so sure.
Des is so adorable reading to Dinah! AHHH I need to check this book out! I am so glad the kids liked it!
The one of Des flipping through the book by himself is absolutely priceless. Don’t you love catching moments of curiosity?
More than anything!
As I was reading about this adorable find, up until you said that it was for Scarlet, I just kept thinking, this is something Scarlet would love! I love how Des reminds me of JR in a lot of the pictures of him lately. The PJs, him reading and enjoying being read to…love it. 🙂
How wonderful it must be to see your kids exploring and living the book. And Des reading it to Dinah – awesome 😀
That was my favorite part!
That picture of Des reading to the kitten…absolutely priceless! I love it!
It was like a nursery rhyme!
So sweet – all of it!!!
I loved those times reading with a boy on either side of me. And, Chris – oh, it killed him when the boys got older and didn’t want him to spend 30-40 minutes (or more) reading to them every night.
Aw! He can come here and read to my kids for 30-40 minutes!
I’ve never heard of the series, but it sounds incredibly cute! The pictures are adorable!
ummmm hello, i love children’s books! buying a bunch of these now.
You rock!!
Hi,
I followed the link and I don’t get the 20% discount. Has it expires? Thanks
Joey
I believe it expired 30 days after I posted this. Maybe you can contact them and tell them you saw it here!
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I don’t think they made a mistake because it worked for a while, but the post is a few months old. Maybe if you call the company and mention this blog, they’ll give you a discount!
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