Gift from a godparent
A gift from godparent to godchild, with both of you in the story
Being asked to be a godparent is an honour, and it comes with a question: what do you give? A book in which your godchild is the hero, and you have a part, says something about the bond you're starting.
An example scene, in the Nordic fairy tale style
Read the whole story for free
All 14 double pages, the hero and the cover are yours to see before you buy: you only pay if you love the story.
Photo optional
A short description is enough for a lovely hero. Whether you add a photo is up to you. GDPR-compliant.
Illustration styles to choose from
Many styles from the picture-book tradition, from watercolour to ligne claire, kept from the first page to the last.
What a godparent gives
A godparent's gift is different from the others. It doesn't only mark the day, it marks a relationship that's meant to last for years. That's why many godparents look for something with meaning rather than something practical.
Who becomes a godparent depends on the church. In Ireland, a Catholic baptism needs at least one godparent who is a confirmed, practising Catholic aged 16 or over; the parents' brothers and sisters are a traditional choice, and friends are chosen more and more often.1 In the Church of Ireland, at least two sponsors are members of the Church of Ireland or of a church in communion with it.2 In the Catholic Church in the United States, a godparent must be at least 16 and fully initiated, and a baptised Christian from another church can stand alongside as a Christian witness.3
A book with two main characters. In the story, your godchild is the hero, and you can be there too, as the godparent who turns up at the right moment. Up to 5 characters can appear: the parents, brothers and sisters, even the dog.
Not only for the christening. Many godparents give a book later too: for a birthday, for the first day of school, for First Holy Communion. Each time, it can pick up where the last story left off.
You read the whole story for free before you decide. The eBook is ready about half an hour after you buy. The hardcover is delivered to 214 countries and territories, including the United Kingdom, Ireland, the United States and Canada; in Europe and North America it arrives in up to 13 working days after you approve the finished book.
Three story ideas
- The godparent and the child set off on a small adventure that only the two of them know about.
- A promise made on the christening day, and the day, years later, when the godparent keeps it.
- The child discovers what makes their godparent special, from the child's point of view.
See also Christening, Letter from Santa, Mothering Sunday. And to read on, all illustration styles and frequently asked questions.
- 1.Freckles: The beautiful tradition of christening in Ireland.What it confirms: For a Catholic baptism, at least one godparent who is a confirmed, practising Catholic aged 16 or over; the parents' siblings are a traditional choice, and friends increasingly too.
- 2.Church of Ireland: Baptism and confirmation.What it confirms: In the Church of Ireland, at least two sponsors who are members of the Church of Ireland or of a church in communion with it.
- 3.U.S. Catholic: Who can be a godparent?What it confirms: A Catholic godparent must be at least 16 and fully initiated; a baptised non-Catholic Christian can act as a Christian witness.
Three steps to your book
No risk: you read the whole story before you pay anything.
- 1
Describe
30 seconds
Tell us about the main character in a few words: name, looks, what they love. No photo needed.
- 2
Read for free
6 to 8 minutes
We prepare the story, the hero and the cover, and you read everything for free before you decide.
- 3
Give
eBook £4.50
Love the story? After you buy, you confirm your characters, then we paint every page in about half an hour. You can order the hardcover at the same time or later, and the eBook price is fully credited.
Simple and clear
No subscription, no hidden costs, and the preview is always free.
eBook · on screen and as a PDF
£4.50
14 illustrated double pages, ready about half an hour after you buy.
Hardcover · printed in the EU or the US
£37.90+ £5.90 delivery to the United Kingdom
Quality printing in the EU, or in the US for US orders, and the price of your eBook is fully credited.
You read the whole story for free first, and only pay if you love it.
Good to know
What's a meaningful gift from a godparent?
Something that says something about the bond itself, and lasts. A book in which your godchild is the hero, and you appear too, is read aloud in the first years and kept for later.
Who can be a godparent?
It depends on the church. For a Catholic baptism in Ireland, at least one godparent must be a confirmed, practising Catholic aged 16 or over. The Church of Ireland asks for at least two sponsors who are members. In the Catholic Church in the United States, a godparent must be at least 16 and fully initiated.
Can I appear in the story as the godparent?
Yes. Describe yourself in a few words and choose your role: you can be the one who goes on the adventure with your godchild, or who turns up at the right moment.
Is the book only for the christening?
No. Many godparents give a book for a birthday, the first day of school or First Holy Communion. The story follows whatever you describe.
You read the story first, and pay afterwards
Preview in 6 to 8 minutes. Free. Photo optional.
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