Do you have a young son, daughter, niece, nephew, or friend who has a voracious appetite for reading? Then a Kids Book By You may be the answer for your desire to surprise them with a creative and unique gift. These books are certainly a "novel" spin on traditional hardcover's and paperback's you would normally purchase. Stories these youngsters read will take on a completely new life because they are highly personalized. 

What's exciting for young readers when it comes to these personalized books is that it gives them a chance to star in their own adventure novels. These books are full-length children's novels so they are quite substantial and offer involved story lines. The novels are available for the 6 to 12 age group. In addition, the company, on the web at www.bookbyyou.com/kids/, also has books for preteens and teens.

The fun part when it comes to having one of these novels created is that you get to co-author the 100 to 150–page story. In fact, your input is what turns the novel into something unique and extra special for the person who will receive it. The story will speak directly to the reader and contain characters, names, descriptions and such that they can personally relate to, which are specific to their life.

First, you choose the type of story you want to present as a gift to a young reader. Then, you select the names, features, and the places that will be part of that story. You can also choose to include your pet dog or cat in the story. There are nineteen characteristics that you can personalize for a story, which means there a myriad of changes in each novel.

Each novel type available for ordering is of the adventure genre, However, along with being adventure tales they also deliver themes including the value of friendship, perseverance, and following your dreams. The personalized novels, with characters that are part of young readers' everyday life, inspire and motivate them to read. This love of reading can then last them a lifetime. As the company's website states, these books are a great alternative to plunking oneself down in front of the television for hours.

The novels cost $29.90 US including shipping and handling. The novels are professionally bound paperbacks with a personalized front cover. In addition, you have the option of adding a picture of the recipient on the back cover of the novel. There are no violent or frightening scenes in these novels.

If you want to inspire a love of reading in those young ones dear to you, then a Kids Book By You can help you achieve that goal. Think of it, what child would not want to star in a novel, with other family members or friends as characters along with them. These novels are a creative and unique way to get children, preteens, and teens, flipping pages, instead of scanning channels all evening.

Posted by Mike. 

There are several different versions and being of a somewhat twisted sense of humor, I was recently presented with the “Notorious” version and was disconcerted to learn that while I’m taller than the notorious Bonnie Parker of Bonnie and Clyde fame, I’m shorter than Kim Jong Il.  I endure a lot of short jokes, sure. Still, it was amusing to find my best friend was as tall as Adolph Hitler.  We had fun teasing each other that night and it turned into a party game among my friends.

There are several different versions of the Who Tall Are You chart, so if you’re not wanting to give friends a hard time about the heights of various notorious people in the world, you can go for the age version which compares your age to various famous people.  If you’re really looking for something a little fancier, there’s also a mirror version.

But whatever your fancy, the Who Tall Are You chart can be a whole lot of fun!

Posted by Noel.
 

Mother's Day may be past for the year, but the mothers in your life will love this unique gift.  It's a Rubik's Cube with your choice of photos on all of the sides.

All you do is upload your favorite family, pet, or personal photos to the website, and they will produce this sturdy Rubik's Cube - and it actually works!  Mix up the sides and have a blast trying to get the pictures reassembled.

You can use up to six special photographs, one for each side of the cube.  This is the perfect gift for parents and grandparents, especially those who are far away and don't get to see their family as often as they would like.  Or you could give it to a pet lover with pictures of their favorite dogs, cats, horses, or whatever animals they hold dear.

Whether you're shopping for a spouse, parent, family member, or friend, this Rubik's Cube is a gift that just about everyone will love.

Posted by Delana.