1st birthday gift ideas for a child
At a first birthday the child will not remember the gift, so the best choices are the ones the family keeps. A personalised Storii storybook featuring the baby as the hero becomes a keepsake the parents read aloud now and hand back to the child years later. Hardcover is R870, softcover R690, and the digital edition R290.
First birthday gifts that get kept
- A personalised storybook with the baby's name and likeness.
- A hardcover keepsake for the nursery shelf.
- Practical clothing in the next size up.
- A contribution to a savings or education fund.
How Storii handles very young children
Books for babies and toddlers are illustrated with age-appropriate poses and simple, short sentences, so the artwork matches a one-year-old rather than an older child.
Hardcover is the usual choice for a first birthday because it survives being handled.
How a Storii book is made
- Choose an adventure from the Storii catalogue.
- Upload a clear photo of the child and add their name, age and a few details.
- See a free character preview showing the child as the illustrated hero.
- Order the digital edition, softcover or hardcover.
- Every page is reviewed by the Storii team before printing and delivery.
What it costs
| Format | Price | Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| Digital edition (PDF) | R290 | Emailed within 24 hours of ordering |
| Softcover printed book | R690 | 4–6 business days anywhere in South Africa |
| Hardcover printed book | R870 | 4–6 business days anywhere in South Africa |
Common questions
- Are Storii books suitable for a one-year-old?
- Yes. Storii books are made for children aged 1–10, and the story language is tailored to the age you enter when creating the book.
- How long does delivery take in South Africa?
- Printed Storii books are made, printed and delivered within 4–6 business days anywhere in South Africa. The digital edition is emailed within 24 hours of ordering.
- What languages are Storii books available in?
- Storii books are available in English and Afrikaans. You choose the language when you create the book.