Personalized 1st Birthday Safari Book – Baby Keepsake Gift

Q: What ages is this book for?

Our books are designed for children ages 0-6 years. Younger babies love the soft watercolor illustrations and rhythmic text; toddlers and preschoolers love seeing their own name on every page.

Q: Can I cancel or change my order?

Yes — within 2 hours of ordering, you can email us at hello@moonneststories.com and we'll update or cancel your order before it goes to print. After printing starts, we can't make changes (each book is custom-printed for you).

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First Birthday Safari — Personalized Keepsake Book

Softcover 5.5” × 5.5”

$18.85

First Birthday Safari — Personalized Keepsake Book

$18.85

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Cover & Size Softcover 5.5” × 5.5” Softcover 8” × 8” Hardcover 8” × 8” Hardcover 11” × 11”

🎂 One whole year of wonderful — time to celebrate!

Pith helmets on! This joyful safari adventure celebrates your little one's very first trip around the sun, romping past playful lions, towering giraffes, and a whole savanna of birthday friends.

Their own name leads the safari on every page, because a first birthday this big deserves a keepsake that makes them the star of the show.

With bright watercolor art and room for a dedication, it's the kind of first-birthday gift that's kept long after the cake is gone.

💝 Add their name in seconds
Type your little one's name (and an optional dedication like “With all our love, Mom & Dad”) right on this page — we weave it through the whole book before we print. No extra steps, no messaging back and forth.

📖 About the story
Ages 0–6 · joyful first-birthday story · hand-illustrated on every page

📐 Choose your format
5.5×5.5 softcover · 8×8 softcover (bestseller) · 8×8 hardcover · 11×11 premium hardcover

📘 Premium quality
170gsm coated silk pages · FSC/PEFC certified paper · professional binding

🎁 A perfect gift for
1st birthdays, baby showers, christenings, grandparent gifts, Christmas & any moment that deserves something meaningful.

📦 Ready to gift
Printed fresh, quality-checked & beautifully packaged, straight out of the box.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know before adding their name to a story they'll keep forever.

How long does shipping take?

We hand-craft every book in California within 2-4 business days. Standard US shipping then takes 3-5 days, so most orders arrive within a week. Need it sooner? Express shipping is available at checkout.

What can I personalize?

The child's name appears on the cover and throughout the story (typically on every other page). You can also add a short dedication message that prints on the inside cover — something like "For Sophia, with all our love, Mom & Dad ✦".

Is the name limit 25 characters? What about long or hyphenated names?

We support most names up to 25 characters, including hyphenated names like "Mary-Anne" or longer names like "Alexandra". If you have a unique name we can't fit on the cover, we'll reach out before printing.

What ages is this book for?

Our books are designed for children ages 0-6 years. Younger babies love the soft watercolor illustrations and rhythmic text; toddlers and preschoolers love seeing their own name on every page.

Will I see a preview before printing?

For most orders, we don't send a digital preview — we go straight to print so we can ship within 2-4 business days. If you'd like to review the spelling or details before printing, just leave a note at checkout and we'll email you a proof first.

Can I cancel or change my order?

Yes — within 2 hours of ordering, you can email us at hello@moonneststories.com and we'll update or cancel your order before it goes to print. After printing starts, we can't make changes (each book is custom-printed for you).

Do you ship internationally?

Yes, we ship worldwide. International orders typically arrive within 10-14 business days. Shipping costs are calculated at checkout based on your location.

What if there's a typo or I don't love it?

If anything's wrong on our end (typo, printing issue, damage in transit), we'll send a replacement free of charge — just send us a photo. For change-of-mind returns: because every book is personalized, we don't accept returns of correctly-printed orders. But if you're unhappy, please reach out — we'll always try to make it right.

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My grandbaby's favorite

This is hands down the most thoughtful gift I've ever given. What a lovely way to mark this milestone. Truly a small business doing things right.

My grandbaby's favorite

I've been searching for the right keepsake and this is it. Ordered for John's first birthday and it was the highlight of the gift table. John loves seeing him name on every page and asks 'is that me?' every time. Truly a small business doing things right.

Made to spark imagination ✨

Such a sweet, thoughtful book — I'm so glad I found this shop. What a lovely way to mark this milestone. Will absolutely be ordering more for future baby gifts.

Absolutely magical!

I cannot say enough good things about this book. Seeing Gianna's name throughout the story makes it feel like it was written just for she. I appreciate that it's made in California — the craftsmanship really shows. Cannot recommend highly enough — this is now my go-to baby gift.

Absolutely magical!

Such a sweet, thoughtful book — I'm so glad I found this shop. The birthday safari theme is so joyful and celebratory. The dedication message option was such a lovely touch — I added a note from grandma and it made the whole gift more meaningful. Just ordered a second one for my sister's baby on the way.

Made my baby shower!

This is hands down the most thoughtful gift I've ever given. Ordered for Adeline's first birthday and it was the highlight of the gift table. Will definitely be back for our next baby.

Obsessed!

Where do I even start — this book is just stunning. The birthday safari theme is so joyful and celebratory. I'm so glad I found this shop.

Hands down our favorite

Honestly the best $20 I've spent in a long time. What a lovely way to mark this milestone. Already telling everyone I know about MoonNest Stories.

Quality blew me away

Bought as a gift and the recipient was in tears — happy ones! What a lovely way to mark this milestone. The personalization is woven into the story so naturally — it doesn't feel tacked on at all. Worth every single penny. I'd pay double honestly.

Just wow

The moment I opened the package I knew this was going to be special. The book is the perfect size for little hands to hold and turn pages on their own. The illustrations are absolutely stunning — soft, warm, and so detailed. Cannot recommend highly enough — this is now my go-to baby gift.

Best gift ever!

Got this for our newborn and it has already become a family keepsake. What a lovely way to mark this milestone. Already telling everyone I know about MoonNest Stories.

Bedtime is now special

Honestly the best $20 I've spent in a long time. The birthday safari theme is so joyful and celebratory. Will definitely be back for our next baby.

Loved it — one small thing

Bought this as a gift and it was very well received. The story is sweet and the artwork is beautiful. One tiny smudge on the back cover but nothing that affects the book itself.