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Sagalino or Letterfest
Letterfest sells personalised gifts, and children's books are one of its categories. Sagalino writes a new story for each child. Here's what the pages show, and what they don't say.
Read my story for freeFigures checked on 2 October 2026 on the pages given. Information we couldn't find is marked “n/k” (not known); offers can change at any time.
Sagalino and Letterfest side by side
Checked on the children's collection page of letterfest.com. The site has a separate delivery page that we didn't read, and it sells a wider range of personalised gifts, with children's books as one category. Trustpilot as of 26 September 2026. letterfest.com
What the figures say
Price. Every children's title on Letterfest's collection page was shown from £24.95 on 2 October 2026; the binding isn't stated. At Sagalino, the hardback costs £37.90 plus £5.90 delivery to the UK, and the eBook £4.50.
The story. Letterfest's books are catalogue titles, personalised with the child's name and details such as the date of birth. At Sagalino, the story is written from your description, over 14 double pages, with up to 5 characters, in one of 21 illustration styles.
Preview, delivery and format. The pages we checked don't state whether you can see the whole book before paying, how long delivery takes, where the books are printed, how many pages they have or what size they are. The site has a separate delivery page that we didn't read. At Sagalino, you read the whole story for free first; the hardback is 21.6 × 28 cm with 28 pages, and arrives in up to 13 working days after you approve it.
Reviews. On 26 September 2026, Trustpilot showed 4.4 out of 5 from 1,075 reviews, for letterfest.com.
When Letterfest is the better choice
- You'd like a lower price: from £24.95, against £37.90 plus £5.90 at Sagalino.
- You're choosing a book as one of several personalised gifts from the same shop.
- You'd like a ready-made title about a particular theme or occasion, such as a birthday.
- You value a large number of reviews on Trustpilot.
When Sagalino fits
- You want a story written for your child, with an idea of your own.
- You want to read the whole story, and change it, before paying.
- You'd like several characters in the story, up to 5, and a choice of 21 illustration styles.
Good to know
Does Letterfest let you preview the whole book?
The pages we checked don't say. At Sagalino, you read the whole story for free before you pay.
How much does a Letterfest children's book cost?
On 2 October 2026, the children's collection showed every title from £24.95; the binding isn't stated. Sagalino's hardback costs £37.90 plus £5.90 delivery.
Is a Letterfest book a fixed story?
The titles are catalogue titles, personalised with the child's name and details such as the date of birth. At Sagalino, the story is written for each child from the parents' idea.
Is the information about Letterfest up to date?
It was checked on 2 October 2026, and the Trustpilot figure on 26 September 2026. Prices and offers change: if in doubt, Letterfest's own page is what counts.
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