Gifts That Cross the Distance
When you can't be there in person, the right gift can show up in your place, night after night.
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The Gift That Keeps a Grandparent in the Room
Distance is just geography. Love has a longer reach.
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A Gift Worth Keeping
Some gifts are remembered long after the wrapping paper is gone.
Present When You Can't Be
A personalized book is read every night at bedtime. The grandparent who gave it is invoked in every reading — their name in the dedication, their love in the story, their presence in the ritual.
Proof That They Know This Child
Long-distance grandparents worry about growing distant. A book crafted for this specific grandchild — their face, their personality, their world — is proof that the grandparent knows who they are, despite the miles.
Ships Anywhere
We print and ship globally through Gelato's worldwide network. A grandparent in London, a grandchild in Melbourne — the book arrives on their doorstep, anywhere in the world.
How It Works
From a photo and a few details to a finished keepsake.
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Share Their Story
Tell us their name, their quirks, their dreams, and share a photo. The little details become the heart of a story written just for them.
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Watch the Magic
We craft an original narrative and one-of-a-kind illustrations around your child. Preview a sample of the finished book before you commit.
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Hold a Treasure
Receive a professionally printed, heirloom-quality hardcover. A keepsake that captures this moment in time, forever.
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“My grandchildren are in New Zealand and I'm in Scotland. I made a book for each of them last Christmas and video-called to watch them open it. My granddaughter said, 'Grandma, how did you make a book about me?' I told her it was magic.”
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Common Questions
Answers to the questions families ask most.
Can I order this from another country?
Yes. We ship globally through Gelato's print network. Whether you're ordering from the UK, US, Australia, or anywhere else, the book ships to your grandchild's address regardless of where in the world they are.
What details do I need about my grandchild?
Their name, age, a few things about their personality, and a photo if possible. Long-distance grandparents often ask the parents for a recent photo. You can also ask the child directly — many grandchildren love being involved in the magic.
Can my name appear in the book?
Yes. The dedication page is fully customizable. Many grandparents write a personal message from themselves. Some include both the grandparent's and grandchild's names in the dedication to make the relationship explicit.
Is this a good gift for a grandchild I rarely see?
It's an especially powerful gift for that relationship. A book that shows you know exactly who they are — despite the distance — communicates something no general gift can. It says: I'm paying attention, even from here.
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Why Libronauts is different from other personalised books
Most personalised books work from templates: the story exists before your child does, and software inserts their name. Libronauts writes a new story for your specific child — from their name, personality, and a photo you upload. The result is a book that couldn't exist for any other child. That's what makes it a gift worth keeping.
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