Why Personalised Books Help Children Love Reading

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Getting a child to enjoy reading is not always easy.
Some children struggle to focus, others lose interest quickly, and many associate books with effort rather than pleasure.

Personalised books change that relationship.

By placing the child at the heart of the story, personalised books turn reading into an emotional, meaningful and joyful experience, one that children actually want to come back to.

Reading becomes personal, not abstract

Traditional stories often feel distant to young children.
Different names, unfamiliar places, characters they don’t relate to.

Personalised books remove that distance.

When a child sees:

  • their own name in the story
  • familiar places
  • family members or friends included naturally

the story suddenly feels real.

It is no longer just a book.
It is their story.

This personal connection makes reading easier, more engaging, and much more motivating.

Children engage more when they recognise themselves

Children connect emotionally with stories that reflect their world.

When they recognise themselves in a book:

  • they pay attention longer
  • they understand the story more easily
  • they want to read again
  • This repeated engagement is key.

It helps build confidence and creates a positive association with reading, without pressure.

Personalised stories support early reading confidence

Many children hesitate when reading feels difficult or intimidating.

Personalised books help because:

  • The story feels familiar
  • The child already knows “who” and “where”
  • The emotional comfort lowers resistance
  • This makes reading feel safe and enjoyable, even for reluctant readers.

Over time, this confidence grows naturally.

Reading becomes a shared moment, not a task

Personalised books also change the way parents and children read together.

  • Because the story is meaningful:
  • children ask questions
  • they want to talk about the characters
  • they engage in conversation

Reading becomes a shared experience, not a duty.

These moments create strong emotional memories around books, which is essential for developing a long-term love of reading.

A story children return to again and again

One of the biggest differences with personalised books is reusability.

Children don’t read them once and forget them.

  • They come back to them:
  • at bedtime
  • during quiet moments
  • when they need comfort or reassurance

Each reading reinforces familiarity, language skills and emotional connection.

Why personalised books are more than just a gift

A personalised book is not only a present.
It is an experience that grows with the child.

It:

  • encourages curiosity
  • nurtures imagination
  • builds a positive relationship with reading

That is why so many families choose personalised stories as meaningful keepsakes.

Discover personalised books created just for your child

At Create My Story, our personalised books for children are designed to reflect each child’s real world and imagination.

Each story is carefully crafted to be:

  • easy to read
  • emotionally engaging
  • truly unique

👉 Explore our personalized books for children and create a story your child will love reading  again and again