About Jack-in-the-Story

Our name is Jack-in-the-Story and we are an online retailer based in Stockport. We specialise in personalised children’s books. Our mission is to support parents and children to read more at home by ‘making storytime magical.’ Personalised books make children feel extra special, when they receive the book and every time they read it. Let’s make reading fun and start a reading revolution. It only takes one book to get a child hooked on reading! We also provide a smaller selection of personalised novels (for adults) and personalised gifts.

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Personalised Peter Rabbit 'Birthday Surprise' Board Book

Perfect for toddlers, this personalised Peter Rabbit board book has been specially designed to suit little hands, and built to withstand the 'unconventional' way that books can sometimes be treated by younger children! Features the child's name throughout as they share Peter Rabbit's latest adventure. Along the way, they are asked to count mice and name colours amongst other things. Add a personal message and a photo to be printed inside the book at no extra charge.
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Personalised 'We Do Everything Together' Story Book for Siblings and Best Friends

Two can have twice the fun. This book is a celebration of brothers, sisters and best friends and tells a story of two little penguins playing together. As with most siblings or friends the two fall out, but it's not long before they're together laughing again. This beautiful book is personalised with up to two names, making it the perfect gift for two little ones. If only one name is provided your child will play with their friend Penguin, and learn all about friendship with them. Presented in a beautiful gift box.
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Personalised Pet Dinosaur Story Book

What dinosaur do you think would make the best pet? This silly rhyming story will definitely tell you which dinosaurs not to get! Your child's name appears throughout the text of the story, and is also cleverly incorporated into the illustrations too. This book includes fun facts about dinosaurs along with the educational story, the perfect gift for a dino-mad child. Your message to them can also be added to the opening page.
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Personalised Horrible Histories Terrifying Tudors Book

Terry Deary's 'Horrible Histories' series has entertained and educated children since the first publication back in 1993. The 'Terrifying Tudors' explains all about one of the deadliest periods in British history, leaving in all the gory bits that children will love! From the many wives (and executions) of Henry VIII, to the strange habits of the Knights of the Order of the Bath, this book will be sure to fascinate and educate the reader. Who knew history could be so fun!? This book comes in a smart purple leatherette finish and is personalised with the recipient's name on the front, as well as appearing on the header of each page throughout. You also have the option to add a message to the opening page.
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