I recently had the pleasure of reading Catch those Monkeys by Jessica Ziegler of Story Tots.  It was an entertaining book about a little mischivous monkey who loves balloons and a hero who saves the day.  The book also has adorable illustrations.  But, what made it even better was that it featured both my son and daughter in the book!  All of Jessica’s books at story tots can be personalized by name and you can design the characters so that they look like your son and daughter.  There are even a couple that you can customize for 2 children! I chose Catch those Monkeys and it had the option of having two personalized characters.

When ordering the book you first choose if you want the character to be a boy or girl.  Then you are able to choose from  various hair color, styles, skin tone and you can even choose to add freckles and glasses.  Then you put in your child’s name and you are done!  It takes about 2 weeks to get the books.  There are 5 stories to choose from.

When I first showed the book to my kids and showed them who the hero’s of the story were they were really excited.  They couldn’t wait to get started.  My daughter was beside herself and kept saying “so is that me?!” pointing to her character.  Throughout the book she would say “that’s me, I thought of that idea !” meaning the heros idea to save the day!  It is so much fun to see her reaction.  These books are great gifts for kids!

StoryTot’s also has a newsletter that has:

• Fun projects
• Holiday and party ideas
• Plus the latest StoryTots news and announcements

You know how I love that!!

These are wonderful books that make a special gift and Jessica of StoryTots has offered to GIVE ONE AWAY TO ONE OF THE WINNERS OF THE ART CONTEST!!   I am so excited because this will be a special prize for one of the kids who wins!  Thank you Jessica for sending us this great book and offering to give one away!!

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