A Mother’s Day book gift for mom won’t get more meaningful than this: a custom, printed book created by your own child!
Is your fridge covered in colorful drawings, adorable stick figures, and funny stories your kiddo dreamed up? This Mother’s Day, turn those everyday masterpieces into something extraordinary—a personalized book gift for mom, created by your child and printed using B&N Press’s easy, professional print-on-demand tools.
Because while anyone can buy a gift, a custom-printed book written and illustrated by your child? That’s a keepsake she’ll never forget.
What Kind of Book Can Your Kid Create?
With B&N Press Print-on-Demand, it’s easy to transform a child’s art and ideas into a beautifully printed book. Choose from more than twenty trim sizes (including kid-friendly options like 8”x8” and 8.5”x8.5”), two hardcover finishes, or a softcover format. Whether you want premium color pages to showcase artwork or simple black and white for a storybook feel, there’s a format that fits your vision—and your budget.
Need inspiration? Here are some sweet and simple book ideas your child can create:
- “10 Reasons I Love My Mom” – each page shares a reason, with a drawing or memory
- “A Day in the Life of My Mom” – funny, sweet, or heroic retellings
- “Mom, the Superhero” – turn her into a caped crusader, explorer, or time traveler
- “Letters to Mom” – heartfelt or silly notes from each kid, with illustrations
- “Our Family Story” – combine art, photos, and memories into a group project
These don’t need to be long—a short, heartfelt book with 18 pages (our minimum) is all it takes to make something truly special.
Tips to Help Kids Create the Perfect Gift Book
Helping your child create a Mother’s Day book gift for mom is a fun way to spend time together and celebrate what makes her amazing. And the process is surprisingly simple with a little planning!
Here’s how to get started:
- Ask questions like:
“What’s something Mom always says?”
“What makes Mom laugh the hardest?”
“What’s your favorite thing to do with her?” - Let kids draw freely—take photos or scans of their art to include
- Use dictation for younger kids—let them talk while you type
- Try simple layout tools like Microsoft Word, Canva, or Google Slides
- Don’t worry about perfection—mom will love it exactly as it is
And don’t forget: B&N Press offers a free formatting guide and cover template tool, which makes the process even smoother.
Pro tip: Kids can sign the back cover or include a dedication page for an extra-special touch!
How to Turn Their Book into a Real Printed Gift
Once your masterpiece is ready, it’s time to bring it to life with B&N Press. Here’s how:
- Save your file as a PDF, formatted to match one of our available trim sizes.
- Upload your interior file and create a custom cover using our templates.
- Choose your binding: hardcover or softcover with gloss or matte finish.
- Order just one copy or several—there’s no minimum inventory required.
- Production typically takes 5–7 business days, plus shipping, so plan ahead!
Whether you’re helping a toddler dictate their love story or assisting an older child in designing a full-color picture book, B&N Press makes it easy to turn their creativity into something tangible, beautiful, and gift-worthy.
Bonus Idea: Start a Yearly Mother’s Day Tradition
Once you see Mom’s reaction to her first kid-created book, you might just start a new family tradition! Imagine building a bookshelf of memories—one book added each year, documenting the way your child’s love (and spelling!) grows over time.
Whether you’re creating a solo surprise or working together as a family, a print-on-demand book is a timeless gift that will be read again and again.
Ready to Get Started?
This year, skip the store-bought gift. Instead, help your child create a Mother’s Day book gift for mom that’s meaningful, personal, and totally unique. With B&N Press Print-on-Demand, you can turn heartfelt words and colorful doodles into a book that will last forever.
Start your Mother’s Day book project today!
