All three of my children love books. My oldest daughter has been reading independently for two years now. My preschool son and infant daughter both love hearing me read books aloud. Our home library continues to grow because you can never have too many books, especially personalized books. When recently offered the chance to review the personalized My Little Lovebug and Love Notes Gift Set and If My Dog Could Talk Personalized Book, Bandana, and Placemat Gift Set from I See Me! in exchange for my honest opinion, I eagerly accepted the opportunity to add a new title to my home library, which also includes other I See Me! titles such as My Magical Snowman, Who Loves Me?, My Very Own Fairy Tale, My Very Own Name, It’s My Night-Night Time, and Princess.
My Little Lovebug
Recommended for boys and girls of all ages, the 20-page My Little Lovebug and Love Notes Gift Set written by Amy Dokken is a photo-personalized book featuring the photos and names of your loved ones. With illustrated text by hand-lettering artist and illustrator Jeanine Murch, every illustration on each page of the adorable book displays a cute and cheeky saying such as “We love ewe!” on the pages with personalized pictures of sheep. The gift set additionally comes with fourteen photo-personalized four-inch by six-inch love notes. The hardback book gift set currently costs $39.99.
My two oldest kiddos have amassed quite a collection of personalized books. My third-born and youngest daughter arrived in November, so I must now start building her collection of customized books to read. My oldest daughter is absolutely smitten with her baby sister, so Our Little Lovebugs Lulu & Poppy was the perfect personalized book to add to our home library. In terms of personalization, each page features the photos and names of my daughters as well as photos of my husband and myself. I additionally personalized the dedication page with “This book was made especially for Lulu & Poppy / You will always be our little lovebugs! Mommy & Daddy 2018” as a special message for my little girls. My oldest daughter also loves the photo-personalized love notes that come with the gift set. My Little Lovebug is the perfect personalized gift for Valentine’s Day or any time of the year!
If My Dog Could Talk
Also recommended for boys and girls of all ages, the 20-page If My Dog Could Talk Personalized Book, Bandana, and Placemat Gift Set written by Maia Hagg and illustrated by Susan Batori allows dog lovers to personalize a hardcover storybook unique to a beloved canine. In terms of personalization, I chose from twelve illustrated dog styles and five colors to select a dog that most closely resembled Frosty, a white Maltese. I also included the name of my son throughout the story and illustrations, but you can include up to four names within the personalization. I also uploaded a photo of my son and a photo of my son to include on the front and back pages. The gift set came with a dog placemat and a dog bandana, both personalized with the name of my dog. The hardback book with bandana and placemat gift set currently costs $44.99 with a list price of $49.99.
My family adopted Frosty last year when he showed up in my Facebook feed. My son had fallen in love with Frosty the Snowman over the holidays, so adding Frosty the dog to our family seemed destined. My son loves his dog and now loves his personalized If My Dog Frosty Could Talk! book as well. The dog design that I chose looks very much like my Frosty, and I could totally see my dog saying all the things that the dog says in the story! I also love that the names Will and Frosty show up throughout the illustrations of the book. I highly recommend If My Dog Could Talk as an adorable personalized gift for any dog lover!
Quality
My children can be a little rough on books at times, especially with favorite books. The bindings of My Little Lovebug and If My Dog Could Talk are strong and sturdy, and the pages are quite thick. The books have already withstood the abuse love that my kiddos have put both through. I can also add that all the other books that I have received and purchased from I See Me! have withstood the test of time. I am therefore certain that both personalized books will last for years to come based on the high quality materials and construction and my experience with past books from the brand.
Final Verdict
Spread the love this winter and Valentine’s Day with personalized books and gifts from I See Me! My daughters and son received the personalized My Little Lovebug and Love Notes Gift Set and If My Dog Could Talk Personalized Book, Bandana, and Placemat Gift Set. I personalized Our Little Lovebugs Lulu & Poppy for my girls and If My Dog Frosty Could Talk! for my little boy. My Little Lovebug is perfect for sharing with kiddos that you love while If My Dog Could Talk is ideal for a little animal lover. The bindings are very sturdy, the pages are fairly thick, and the books have already withstood the wear and tear to which my children subject books. I look forward to reading both personalized books with my kiddos as all three grow. If you are a fan of personalized books and are searching for a fun gift this winter or Valentine’s Day, then definitely give My Little Lovebug and If My Dog Could Talk a read!
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Spread the Love with ‘My Little Lovebug’ and ‘If My Dog Could Talk’ from I See Me! © 2018 Heather Johnson
My Little Lovebug and Love Notes Gift Set and If My Dog Could Talk Personalized Book, Bandana, and Placemat Gift Set from I See Me! © 2018 Heather Johnson
Cover of ‘My Little Lovebug’ from I See Me! © 2018 Heather Johnson
Inside Pages of ‘My Little Lovebug’ from I See Me! 1 © 2018 Heather Johnson
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Cover of ‘If My Dog Could Talk’ from I See Me! © 2018 Heather Johnson
Inside Pages of ‘If My Dog Could Talk’ from I See Me! 1 © 2018 Heather Johnson
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