The Secret Life of...
What does their best friend do all day?
Every child knows their teddy waits on the bed and their dog sleeps by the door. But DID YOU KNOW? The moment the front door clicks shut, they’re off: bubble baths, jammy-toast towers, the top deck of the bus, and a disco in the garden. Then footsteps on the path, a ten-second scramble, and one very innocent face... with a crumb stuck to it.
Their real pet, teddy or blanket, drawn from a photo
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Order by 15 December for UK delivery before Christmas
From £19.99
How is the book personalised?
Your child and their favourite toy or pet are both in it, drawn from a photo. Tell us their name and what makes them funny (a floppy ear, a round tummy, a stretchy corner) and the story turns it into the best secret of all. It’s set in your town, with real places in it.
What’s the story?
Your child heads out for the day and leaves their best friend at home. Then we find out the truth. Six outrageous secrets, from the bathroom to the town to a garden disco, until the door handle turns and everyone has ten seconds to get back in place.
Does it work for a blanket, a goldfish or a doll?
Yes. A blanket swooshes like a magic carpet. A goldfish goes out in a bubble. A doll, a teddy, a dog or a cat walks, bounces and wears silly hats.
Bought once. Read for years.
“Our children were thrilled to see themselves in these beautifully made books, and sharing them with grandparents and friends sparked giggles, excitement and genuinely special moments of connection.”
“The joy on the children’s faces as they received their books was priceless. They were delighted to see themselves as the characters in the story, and they haven’t put the books down since.”
“Both of my kids love their books but my son is obsessed, literally! He carries it around the house with him”
“I can’t get over how much joy these books have brought to our home. The kids love seeing themselves in the stories and are absolutely fascinated by it. A serious book buzz has hit our house!”
They’ll whisper it with you.
Three times in the book, the whole story stops for a secret: “Shh! Keep it secret! Don’t tell a soul!” By the second time, they’re saying it with you.
Written to make you laugh too.
Bouncy rhymes in the spirit of the bedtime books you love, made to be read aloud. A book you won’t mind reading for the hundredth time.
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