Our My Stories journey was such a special little adventure in itself, and these are definitely books that will be treasured for years to come. Here are some of our favorite things about My Stories;
1.Only ordering the books is an adventure in itself
I absolutely loved how they let you choose and personalize your child’s character in the book. You get to pick the color of the skin, the gender, the hairstyle and color, and whether you want him/her to have glasses and/or freckles. It is just so personal and intimate that you are really able to bring your child to life through the illustrations of him/her.
2. Customer Service
The customer service is out of this world! Ordering is not only simple and straightforward, but you are also kept up to date with your order throughout the whole entire process! From when your order is received, to where it is sent for printing, to when it is sent for delivery, etc. You are never left in the dark, and you know exactly where your order is at any given time.
3. The stories
I love how well written these books are. The stories are fun and exciting and relatable because it is based on South African experiences and not some international events that our children are not familiar with. The characters are cute, friendly, curious and kind. I also love that you can expect a bit of everything from the stories, which keeps the attention of even my busy, 4-year-old. Not just that, the stories are educational as well, and leaves you with something to think about and opens up the line of communication and an opportunity for conversation with your child. The Red balloon, for example, allowed us to talk comfortably about pollution, its effects on nature and how we could protect and care for nature from our side.
4. It’s the perfect gift
This really makes the perfect birthday or Christmas gift for any child. It is so personal and so special, and definitely is something that can not only be used but will be treasured for years to come!
5. The illustrations
A is all about the pictures at this stage and he absolutely adored all of the beautiful illustrations in the books. He giggled all the way through and needed some extra time to take everything in on each of the pages.
6. The quality
The quality of these books are like no other. They are beautifully printed and so beautiful. I feel like I could just frame them.