By Amy @ Positively Splendid
When Abe and I were finished with the creative process, I printed the story onto cardstock, trimmed the pages in half with a paper cutter, and then bound all of the pages together using my Bind-it-All machine. Total time for this project: about an hour, from start to finish. But the end result is a story book that Jack will undoubtedly read over and over again!
If you would like to ease the transition from home to school for your little one, a fun story like this might be just the ticket! If your child doesn’t have a stuffed animal he or she is particularly fond of, another fun idea would be to write a book from the perspective of a beloved pet.
I have created a printable version of my book that you can fill in by hand. The inside pages contain a blank space where you can adhere your photos, and a box where you can write the wording for your story. Be sure to include the date in the heart on the back cover for posterity’s sake!
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Have a great day, everyone!
Amy @ Positively Splendid
Having grown up in a home brimming with sewing notions and paintbrushes, Amy has a deep love for all things creative. On any given day, you’ll find her knee-deep in her latest creative endeavor, with projects ranging from sewing and crafts to home decor and kid-friendly ideas. Amy believes that everyone, regardless of skill level or experience, possesses the ability to create something beautiful, and Positively Splendid was born of her passion for helping others harness their innate creative potential.
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What an absolutely precious idea and the photos really make the story complete. You should publish this book!! Thanks for sharing this idea!
Jewel says
This made my heart smile!!! I absolutely LOVE it!! Thank you so much for sharing!
Wiley family says
That was such a SWEET idea! Thanks for sharing, too!
Jenny says
Oh.my.word!! How precious!!! What a creative and adorable idea. Thank you for sharing the printable! I’m going to get to work… 🙂
This is such a fun idea! I love it so much!
arkie says
What a wonderful, thoughtful idea! What a precious memory you have made!
Nat and Holly says
This is so adorable Amy! What a sweet thing to do for your son. I am totally making this for my son’s first day of pre-school next week. He is leaving behind a precious friend, Tiger, and he will love this book! Thank you 🙂
Grammy Suzzy says
Absolutely darling!!! What a treasure you made!!! You are such a wonderful mom!
Chelle says
OMG! You are so creative & giving!!!! You need to sell this idea!!! What a GREAT concept & thank you so much for sharing!!!
[emailprotected]I love, love, love this idea! How sweet and personal! I’m gonna have to do this for my kiddo!
What a sweet and special story and gift your little guy will treasure always. Thanks for sharing Amy!
Tracy
eat. sleep. MAKE. says
Oh wow Amy, what a unique and brilliant idea! My daughter is beginning preschool this week for the first time, and I’m sure she’d love to see what her little stuffed rabbit, “Hunny Bunny” was up to all day! Thanks so much for sharing the printables!