Excitement! Adventure! You!

Posted by Mamanista on Nov 14, 2007 | 85 Comments

Custom Personalized Children's Story Book

Funky ChickenThe hero of the The First Adventures of Incredible You is adventurous, unique, and confident–just like your child. And you’ll have the chance to win one at the end of this review.

This personalized storybook by Custom Made for Kids describes our Baby growing into exactly the sort of child we hope and expect she will become.

Seamlessly integrating friends and family, local fun spots, and other favorites into lively rhymes, the tale describes the everyday adventures of a happy and active child. The questionnaire provides context, so the verse feels natural.

We loved that there was plenty of room in the story for all of the grandparents, plus several others. Each episode fit at least one relative or friend perfectly.

Vibrant, groovy, and jazzy illustrations compliment the story and evoke a magical world. My favorite page has a funky chicken rocking out beneath a disco ball. We personalized this page with Baby Diva’s godfather, a musician, who just jammed with her on the keyboards last weekend.

Books are a perfect gift for young children because they engage the mind and always come in the right size–and this one is tailor-made. Meant as a keepsake, The First Adventures of Incredible You is a special gift for an extraordinary child–sure to be cherished for years to come.

Buy The First Adventures of Incredible You!

Visit Custom Made for Kids and get 15% off with coupon code “mama15″ (expires 12/15/07). Remember that orders take 2-3 weeks unless you choose priority shipping at extra cost for delivery in approximately 10 days.

Win The First Adventures of Incredible You!

Custom Made for Kids wants one lucky reader to win a copy of The First Adventures of Incredible You (includes regular ground shipping) as part of our 12 Days of Giveaways.

  1. Click here to find out how to share the fun. You only have to share the 12 Days of Giveaways once to enter any or all of the twelve contests.
  2. Leave a comment on this post telling us what you like best about this awesome book. Remember to leave a URL or e-mail in the “Your Web Page” field or leave a comment with a nickname and then let us know.

Complete both steps by Tuesday, November 27, at 11:59 PM EST and you’ll be entered for your chance to win.

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  • Christina said:

    How fun! My girl would love a book all about her!

    #1 Nov 14, 2007 at 4:31 am
  • Lesha said:

    I love the idea of a personalized book. By the way, I posted your Christmas banner on my sidebar at http://fashionfling.blogspot.com

    #2 Nov 14, 2007 at 5:01 am
  • nor_lou said:

    What a great book! I use the form to tell people :)

    #3 Nov 14, 2007 at 6:21 am
  • Jason and Caryn said:

    What a special book. I LOVE the fact that I can put names, places, etc. and make it my child’s own. It is truly a keepsake. I put the link on my sidebar! Thanks for hosting!

    #4 Nov 14, 2007 at 7:58 am
  • Brit said:

    My son would love this! I remember having a personlized book as a little girl and I couldn’t believe somone would write a book about me. This is so fun for little kids! Count me in!

    #5 Nov 14, 2007 at 1:06 pm
  • jbubolz-miller said:

    I loved my personalized books as a kid and I still have them, but I use my son’s name. How fun are these;)

    #6 Nov 14, 2007 at 1:34 pm
  • Mama Zen said:

    My daughter would be thrilled with this!

    I’ve got the button on my sidebar!

    #7 Nov 14, 2007 at 1:35 pm
  • denyse said:

    My kids would LOVE this:)

    #8 Nov 14, 2007 at 1:48 pm
  • Rebecca said:

    My daughter would think this is the coolest thing!

    #9 Nov 14, 2007 at 3:40 pm
  • Kirsten said:

    Love this book and I emailed your contest to some people!

    #10 Nov 14, 2007 at 4:30 pm
  • Maureen said:

    Hi.. I really like the general subject of the book since I have boys. Looks like something that would keep their interest.

    Thanks,
    Maureen (jnomaxx hotmail.com)

    #11 Nov 14, 2007 at 5:02 pm
  • Tamara said:

    All linked up and ready to go.
    thanks for the chance.

    sweepstakes at sio.midco.net

    #12 Nov 14, 2007 at 5:53 pm
  • Shama-Lama Mama said:

    Oh, I love this! I had a book like this when I was a kid and LOVED that it had my name in it. The drawings in this are so whimsical and fun!

    #13 Nov 14, 2007 at 8:13 pm
  • Ron Miller said:

    you’re sidebar’d at http://www.powersweepstaking.com/answersblog... Love these blog contests, as do my site visitors I’m certain… Thanks for all you do Mamanista!

    #14 Nov 14, 2007 at 9:25 pm
  • barb said:

    cute! my son would love the book. i’ll let some friends know and check back too! love the contests!

    #15 Nov 14, 2007 at 9:47 pm
  • Petra said:

    I love the idea of a personalized book

    #16 Nov 14, 2007 at 9:57 pm
  • Naomi said:

    I like the space cow and mouse…

    #17 Nov 14, 2007 at 11:35 pm
  • Laura @ Laura Williams' Musings said:

    I have one of this that I got for Thomas. Such a cute book!

    Please don’t add me to the drawing. Just wanted to comment.

    blogged ya: http://laurawilliamsmusings.blogspot.com/2007/11/wednesday-edition-of-contests-galore_14.html

    #18 Nov 15, 2007 at 12:59 am
  • Amanda said:

    oh please enter me! thanks

    #19 Nov 15, 2007 at 1:02 am
  • Tanja said:

    Awesome book!

    #20 Nov 15, 2007 at 1:34 am
  • Erica G said:

    Great book! Count me in!

    #21 Nov 15, 2007 at 1:44 am
  • NannaBee said:

    count me in ,,billy would just love this..
    a lot of times we kinda ”personalize his books anyway”..lol..he loves it and it helps them with their imagination!
    reading is great..and proud to say he’s top of his kindergarten class,,,

    #22 Nov 15, 2007 at 2:53 am
  • kamewh said:

    My boys both love books and they would think a personalized book would be so cool!

    #23 Nov 15, 2007 at 3:04 am
  • Mary_Freebies said:

    I like the fact that this book can be personalized.

    [You're on my sidebar]

    #24 Nov 15, 2007 at 12:48 pm
  • Tarah said:

    Too cute!

    #25 Nov 15, 2007 at 5:51 pm
  • Andrea said:

    What fun! The button is on my sidebar… :) Handy for me to click, too!

    http://momtothefey.blogspot.com

    #26 Nov 15, 2007 at 7:58 pm
  • Brooke Lorren said:

    How cool! I sent some emails out

    #27 Nov 16, 2007 at 2:48 am
  • angelaandconnor at gmail.com said:

    These are so awsome. How special would my little man feel to have a book written all about him. Thats alot of fun!

    Your button is in my sidebar :)

    #28 Nov 16, 2007 at 4:26 am
  • lusciousnis said:

    These are great! Personalized storybooks are a great way to help kids read!

    #29 Nov 16, 2007 at 6:01 pm
  • Jenna Glatzer said:

    I love personalized storybooks! I think it encourages children to relate more to the storyline when it’s about “them.” All linked up! Thanks!

    #30 Nov 16, 2007 at 11:47 pm
  • Andrea said:

    My favorite part is definitely the fact that the book is personalized!!

    #31 Nov 17, 2007 at 3:24 pm
  • Meldrims said:

    I love that is more personlized then just a name but that you can include many more tidbets about the child.

    Your button is on my sidebar.

    #32 Nov 17, 2007 at 7:18 pm
  • Adena said:

    My baby is really getting into books right now and would LOVE a book that’s personalized! I posted your button on my sidebar and mentioned the giveaway in a post as well.

    #33 Nov 17, 2007 at 7:55 pm
  • Alicia said:

    The art is my favorite part. Very whimsical!

    #34 Nov 18, 2007 at 12:33 am
  • JewelsHud said:

    Very cool book – I love just that it makes a child feel so special b/c it is personalized. Thanks for the giveaway, I’d love to win!

    julieahudson[at]hotmail[.]com

    #35 Nov 18, 2007 at 1:34 am
  • heather h said:

    I love how the story is so tailored to the person it is about. This is a book that will be a fun read for ages, not just while the child is in that reading stage or likes the illustrations, etc. This book is a keeper, I wish I had one of these about me when I was little!

    #36 Nov 18, 2007 at 8:52 am
  • Crunchy Domestic Goddess said:

    i had several of these types of books when i was growing up and they were great. ava “reads” them now and i would love to have one for her that’s all about her. :)

    #37 Nov 18, 2007 at 8:17 pm
  • rachel said:

    There’s a button on my sidebar. I love this idea for my younger girls!

    #38 Nov 19, 2007 at 4:52 pm
  • ellinghouse said:

    my daughter would think this would be the coolest thing, especially because her name is kinda unique…

    #39 Nov 20, 2007 at 1:45 am
  • Sarah said:

    I love that it will get the kids thinking and that it fits in their little hands…they like to hold it themselves~

    I am linked up~
    http://sassyfrazz.blogspot.com/2007/11/oo12-days-of-giveawaysoo.html

    #40 Nov 20, 2007 at 5:30 pm
  • bwoz said:

    I love that the book is more than just their name it has other personized stuff like the name of our local zoo or park!!

    I used the form to share with friends :)

    #41 Nov 20, 2007 at 8:04 pm
  • Manna said:

    That’s it’s personal/personalized, of course! Makes reading more fun when they can see their own name in print there.

    #42 Nov 21, 2007 at 10:00 am
  • CPA Mom said:

    I love that unlike some other personalized books, they put in more than just your child’s name. It truly is personalized!

    #43 Nov 21, 2007 at 5:04 pm
  • hopingtowin said:

    I love that it is personalized. Very cute book!

    #44 Nov 21, 2007 at 5:49 pm
  • Callista said:

    I love personalization books, that’s the best part. I got one when I was younger than 5 and I loved it. I still have it too. I posted about the giveaways on my blog and added the pic to my sidebar.

    #45 Nov 21, 2007 at 7:07 pm
  • Jen said:

    What a fun book! I think what I like best (other than it being personalized) are the GREAT pictures!!!

    #46 Nov 21, 2007 at 7:09 pm
  • sara said:

    I just found out about your giveaways…Wow! Very exciting and very generous! I am not a blogger, but I did spread the word to my sister-in-law and a few friends via email! A personalized book was actually on my list to get for my son this year….What a treat it would be to win it! Thanks for the chance!
    sblilly14(@)yahoo(.)com

    #47 Nov 21, 2007 at 9:58 pm
  • sara said:

    Ooops…I forgot to tell you what I love most about this book. I am all into anything personalized..I just love it! Not to mention, safe and non-toxic…We love to read around here! this would be great!
    sblilly14(@)yahoo(.)com

    #48 Nov 21, 2007 at 10:10 pm
  • sarah said:

    I like that my kids will enjoy having a book that is created just for them.

    #49 Nov 22, 2007 at 3:04 pm
  • Farrah said:

    How fun that my son’s name would be in the book. Cool prize.

    http://babyloveslings.blogspot.com/2007/11/contests-galore.html

    Thanks.

    #50 Nov 23, 2007 at 7:25 pm
  • Audra Marie said:

    My son would love a book about him, but also about those familiar to him. :) I have your button on my a dash of sassitude blog.

    #51 Nov 24, 2007 at 3:12 am
  • Columbia Thorndale said:

    Anything Personalized is a big hit in my household. I really think having her name in a book would encourage her to read.

    COLUMBIA THORNDALE
    columbiathorndale@yahoo.ca

    #52 Nov 24, 2007 at 6:21 pm
  • Ginny said:

    Fun, enter me!

    #53 Nov 25, 2007 at 12:17 am
  • striving... said:

    Very Fun. We have a ton of books but not like this one. Thanks for the chance.

    #54 Nov 25, 2007 at 2:20 pm
  • Gail said:

    What a great idea for a gift. Hope I am selected!

    #55 Nov 25, 2007 at 4:13 pm
  • Irish Kisses said:

    I love this book because it really gets your kiddos to participate in reading and they have so much fun because it is all about them. What a fun contest! Thanks

    #56 Nov 25, 2007 at 7:29 pm
  • janetfaye said:

    My grandson would love this!

    #57 Nov 25, 2007 at 9:22 pm
  • The Saunders Family said:

    i love that it will include details about your child…they will love that!

    #58 Nov 25, 2007 at 9:54 pm
  • Jen @ JenuineJen said:

    My children would love to have a book about them and those they know.

    #59 Nov 26, 2007 at 1:23 am
  • Richelle said:

    My son loves books and would be excited to have one about him!!

    #60 Nov 26, 2007 at 1:26 am
  • Jessica said:

    I have been admiring this book for a long time. I’d love to win it for my son.

    #61 Nov 26, 2007 at 2:25 am
  • cpom said:

    My kids would love this.

    #62 Nov 26, 2007 at 3:11 am
  • Tricia said:

    I like the bright illustrations!

    mccammacks(at)sbcglobal(dot)net

    #63 Nov 26, 2007 at 3:48 am
  • Lindsey said:

    This is nice, please enter me.

    #64 Nov 26, 2007 at 1:55 pm
  • Shannon said:

    I posted the link and would love to win this!

    #65 Nov 26, 2007 at 2:05 pm
  • ashleyalexis said:

    I put your button on the sidebar of my blog!

    I love how this book isn’t just personalized with my son’s name, but also family and friends and local places. That is so unique! I know he will love it!

    #66 Nov 26, 2007 at 2:31 pm
  • Lily Pad Mom said:

    I love that this book gives you the option not only put in personalized names, but special things like the favorite dish they cook that will always be cherished memories. This is a wonderful book, much better than any personalized one I’ve seen before.

    I put the button on my sidebar at ourlilyspad.blogspot.com.

    #67 Nov 26, 2007 at 7:46 pm
  • Ryan said:

    We have a Christmas book that stars our son. He loves it! He would love an “everyday” book where he’s the star. Great gift idea for those hard to buy for kids.

    #68 Nov 26, 2007 at 8:00 pm
  • Claire said:

    What a great idea!

    #69 Nov 26, 2007 at 9:58 pm
  • ChristiS said:

    My boys would so love this!

    #70 Nov 26, 2007 at 11:00 pm
  • Stacey Moore said:

    What a great gift!!
    Thanks!!

    #71 Nov 27, 2007 at 2:45 am
  • The Fritz Facts said:

    I love the bright colors and designs. The book is great from infant to young readers. Love it!

    #72 Nov 27, 2007 at 2:51 am
  • Brenda said:

    Never read, received or have given a personalized book, what a great idea, thanks for the contest

    #73 Nov 27, 2007 at 3:19 am
  • Amanda said:

    We all know how important it is to read to our children… I love the idea of personalizing a book for my boys! What a great keepsake too!

    amandaacurtis@tx.rr.com

    #74 Nov 27, 2007 at 3:56 am
  • Kili @ Live Each Moment said:

    My 2 year old already loves to read but would really love reading if he had a book with his name in it! (just to clarify, he doesn’t actually know how to read, but he loves “reading” books)

    #75 Nov 27, 2007 at 4:48 am
  • clallen1971 said:

    I would love to give my daughter a personalized book that includes her in the story. I had a personalized book as a child and it was my favorite bed time story. I would love to give my daughter great memories as well as a good read. thank you for the contest.

    #76 Nov 27, 2007 at 5:50 am
  • marshwins said:

    I like this childs book because it is personalized!!!! My grandson would love this!!! thanks

    #77 Nov 27, 2007 at 7:49 am
  • David said:

    This would be perfect for my granddaughter.

    #78 Nov 27, 2007 at 8:26 am
  • Jayme said:

    What an adorable idea!

    #79 Nov 27, 2007 at 3:36 pm
  • Suanne Giddings said:

    Almost everyone loves to see their name in print! What better way to encourage a love of books than to have a personalized story!!! This is fabulous!! I’d be so happy to be the winner! I emailed my friends. Thanks!

    #80 Nov 27, 2007 at 5:49 pm
  • Saph said:

    I like things that are personalized. =)

    #81 Nov 27, 2007 at 6:21 pm
  • Carissa said:

    How fun!

    #82 Nov 27, 2007 at 7:44 pm
  • Emily Cummings said:

    I would love to give my 9 week old boy a gift that he will love now and when he’s older. I love books that spark a child’s imagination.

    #83 Nov 29, 2007 at 7:04 pm
  • Sarah said:

    This is really a great idea.

    #84 Nov 29, 2007 at 8:19 pm
  • Julie said:

    Perfect, would make my son so happy, he sometimes talks about him self in 3rd person, so it’d be perfect!

    #85 Oct 28, 2008 at 10:04 pm