Personalised gifts for the first day of school
Stories about courage and new beginnings, with your child as the brave one.
Starting nursery, school or a new class is a big step. Reading a story where they are the hero, facing something new and finding their courage, helps children walk in feeling ready. Choose a story for their age, add their name and photo, and we'll print and deliver it gift-boxed across the UAE and GCC.
Stories for new beginnings
Door of a Thousand Stars
A talking star, a magical doorway and an adventure beyond the clouds!
The Silver-Wing Mission
A spaceship, a playground mission and one brave choice.
The House of Missing Things
One missing trainer, a vanished water bottle and a library book nowhere to be found!
Why it makes a great gift
Their name and face in the story
We illustrate your child as the hero from one clear photo, and delete the photo after 15 days.
Your message on the first page
Write your own words to the child, or let us write a warm one for you.
Gift-boxed, ready to give
Every hardcover book arrives in Hikaya gift packaging, with free delivery across the UAE.
Questions about gifting
Which stories help with starting school?
Stories about courage, new things and friendship, like the ones above, help children feel ready for a big first day.
Which ages are the books for?
Our stories are written for ages 2–4, 4–6 and 6–8. Pick one for the child's age band and it will feel made for them, because it is.
How early should I order?
Each book is made to order. Delivery takes about 5 working days in the UAE and Saudi Arabia and about 7 in the rest of the GCC, so order at least a week before the day.
Can I order the book in Arabic?
Yes. Every story comes in Arabic or English. Arabic editions have their own covers and read right to left, and the child's name and message are written in the book's language.
What do you need from me?
Just the child's first name, age and one clear photo of their face. We use the photo only to illustrate the book and delete it after 15 days.
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