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Stunning Keepsake Books for your Mini-Me

Every child loves to see their name in print and if there’s a way to make seeing your name in print more exciting, it is seeing your picture along side it. Proud Canadian company Mini Me Books has gotten it just right with their creation of The Octopus Book.

There are three available options, all of which are fantastic and only get better as you put a few more dollars into it. The first, with personalized text including the name of the child and their parents, sells for $32.99. For $39.99, you can personalize the names of the characters, and upload an image of your child. Finally, for $49.99 you can personalize text and photo for your child and 2 adults. My son has the $49.99 edition of The Octopus Book and I can tell you very honestly that it’s worth every penny and you will love it as much as your child will! The quality is second to none - better, in fact, than many of the thousands of books that fill my house and classroom from bookstores and other sources. The pages are thick and shiny and the paper is certified to the environmental and social standards of the Forest Stewardship Council. The binding is sturdy and tough, and the integration of the uploaded photographs is professional and…perfect. This does not look like a homemade book. It’s one that we have read daily since it arrived and will continue to read for many years.

Sure, it’s more than you’d spend on an average book at the store…but this is no average book. If you’re able to make the investment for your child, I assure you that you won’t regret it. I highly recommend it.

Save 10% on your Mini Me Book purchase with the code TOP10.

Win it! We’re giving away a personalized Mini Me Book valued at $49.99 to one lucky TOP reader! To enter, leave a comment on this post letting us know what little person in your life would be the lucky recipient before 11:59 mst on October 10, 2008.

CONTEST CLOSED & WINNER EMAILED

October 3rd, 2008 in Books & Other Reads, Canadian Businesses, Canadian-Made, For Babies (0-1), For Big Kids (3+), For Big Kids (6+), For Toddlers (1-3), Giveaway!, Special Offer |

106 Responses to “ Stunning Keepsake Books for your Mini-Me ”

  1. # 1 Mary A Says:
    October 3rd, 2008 at 5:57 am

    If I won it would be for my son, N. He is a little young to really appreciate it now, but I think he will still be able to enjoy it. Thanks for the giveaway.

  2. # 2 pam Says:
    October 3rd, 2008 at 6:49 am

    My son Jacob!

    pam’s last blog post..Weekend Thoughs

  3. # 3 Amy Tucker Says:
    October 3rd, 2008 at 7:15 am

    I would use this with my son! We would create a memory album together.

  4. # 4 Jawan Says:
    October 3rd, 2008 at 7:47 am

    My sweet middle child would be the recipient of this adorable book because he’s fascinated with photographs…especially ones of himself. He will slowly look through and turn pages in all my scrapbooks, remembering events and what he was doing in each photo. He’d love this Mini Me Book!

    Jawan’s last blog post..Boardwalk

  5. # 5 Kristie Says:
    October 3rd, 2008 at 7:47 am

    My daughter, Morgan, would be the one getting the book-she would love it!

  6. # 6 Tuesday Says:
    October 3rd, 2008 at 9:38 am

    I would love this for my baby who is 6 months. What a cute idea!~

    Tuesday’s last blog post..Raising A Fit Child

  7. # 7 Allegra Brockelman Says:
    October 3rd, 2008 at 10:43 am

    This would be a gift for my daughter.

  8. # 8 Maja Says:
    October 3rd, 2008 at 11:10 am

    my son

  9. # 9 Bobby Campbell Says:
    October 3rd, 2008 at 11:22 am

    My granddaughter Brittney. She will be 6 in December. This would be a perfect birthday or Christmas gift.

  10. # 10 shannon Baas Says:
    October 3rd, 2008 at 11:43 am

    This would go to my nephew.

  11. # 11 Karla Franklin Says:
    October 3rd, 2008 at 11:47 am

    I would like to win this for my son.

  12. # 12 Denise Says:
    October 3rd, 2008 at 11:52 am

    My six year old daughter would love it.

  13. # 13 Terra Heck Says:
    October 3rd, 2008 at 12:24 pm

    This would be great for my youngest son.

  14. # 14 Heather Says:
    October 3rd, 2008 at 1:33 pm

    Well since I couldn’t choose which one of my almost 4 kids to get it for I’d make the book for our nephew who is an only child!

  15. # 15 Sandy Says:
    October 3rd, 2008 at 1:58 pm

    depends- probably my youngest

  16. # 16 Shilo Beedy Says:
    October 3rd, 2008 at 2:11 pm

    I would love this book for my son. My daughter has a personalized book she got a few years ago and I don’t want him feeling left out.

    Shilo Beedy’s last blog post..Baby Fingers Contest

  17. # 17 Cherie J Says:
    October 3rd, 2008 at 2:26 pm

    This would be wonderful for my son. Thanks for the chance to win one.

  18. # 18 Sasha Says:
    October 3rd, 2008 at 3:32 pm

    Avery is my daughter. This would be the coolest present ever! She will love it :)

  19. # 19 Beverly M Says:
    October 3rd, 2008 at 3:32 pm

    my little girl will be the recipient!

  20. # 20 Heather Says:
    October 3rd, 2008 at 4:56 pm

    I would give this to my daughter, which means I’d then have to buy one for my son too! :)

  21. # 21 Maggie Mannwieler Says:
    October 3rd, 2008 at 8:26 pm

    Oh I would love to win the mini me book for my 4 year old grand daughter, Alysa. What a wonderful idea! We could “read” her book together and include the name of her little sister and her parents. Oh, just too cool. And quite the keepsake. Thanks for offering such a great giveaway!

  22. # 22 Brian L. Says:
    October 3rd, 2008 at 9:45 pm

    my little cuz would enjoy this ;o)

  23. # 23 Andrea Says:
    October 3rd, 2008 at 10:23 pm

    This would be perfect for my 2 year old son!! :)
    Andrea’s last blog post..Seeing Red

  24. # 24 Pamela Muldowney Says:
    October 4th, 2008 at 4:04 am

    My grandson TS would love this book

  25. # 25 Andrew Gordon Says:
    October 4th, 2008 at 5:19 am

    my son, dom

  26. # 26 Kim Maksymuik Says:
    October 4th, 2008 at 6:21 am

    This is the gift I am getting for all the little ones on my Christmas list! My 5 year-old twins love beautiful, colourful pages and, of course, seeing themselves in the pages of the book. If you need that one special gift, I highly recommend this!

  27. # 27 Janelle Says:
    October 4th, 2008 at 7:02 am

    Would love to win the Mini Me Book for my 3-1/2 year old daughter. Her name is unique and we are hard pressed to find anything in stores with her name on it.

    Janelle’s last blog post..HarperCollins Children’s Website - Contests & Sweepstakes

  28. # 28 Nora Says:
    October 4th, 2008 at 7:56 am

    My youngest boy Noah

  29. # 29 Denise B. Says:
    October 4th, 2008 at 8:10 am

    This would be for our daughter.

  30. # 30 DeShaunda Says:
    October 4th, 2008 at 9:08 am

    Hi, this looks like a wonderful book. My two year old son will enjoy it. His name is Cameron. He absolutely loves animals. He has no fear in him at all which keeps me on my toes. I myself will love this, because it will make a wonderful keepsake that I can enjoy for years and years.

  31. # 31 veronica sandberg Says:
    October 4th, 2008 at 10:03 am

    grandkids

  32. # 32 susan varney Says:
    October 4th, 2008 at 10:32 am

    i like it

  33. # 33 Gina Stratos Says:
    October 4th, 2008 at 10:46 am

    My daughter
    gkstratos@yahoo.com

  34. # 34 Gina Stratos Says:
    October 4th, 2008 at 10:47 am

    Subscriber
    gkstratos@yahoo.com

  35. # 35 Christy Hickman Says:
    October 4th, 2008 at 11:40 am

    I would love to win this for my 2 year old little boy. He loves looking at books and I just know he would be amazed if he saw himself in the book. What a great idea. Thanks for the great giveaway!

  36. # 36 Michele Says:
    October 4th, 2008 at 1:05 pm

    If I won this awesome, amazing giveaway, I would give the prize to my nephew and buy another one for my niece. These are so cool!!!

    Thanks so much!!
    Michele R.(CA)
    luvkittysmeowmail@gmail.com

  37. # 37 Karen B Says:
    October 4th, 2008 at 3:08 pm

    Greatgranddaughter Emma

  38. # 38 Linda Says:
    October 4th, 2008 at 4:55 pm

    My little niece would be the recipient.

  39. # 39 Miranda Kuskie Says:
    October 4th, 2008 at 7:11 pm

    My little guy is 2 and would absolutely love to have a book personalized with his name and picture. He’s very into story time and would get so much joy out of this.

  40. # 40 Monique Rizzo Says:
    October 4th, 2008 at 8:52 pm

    My little girl would get this great and special book!

  41. # 41 Jessica T Says:
    October 4th, 2008 at 9:06 pm

    Oh my goodness! Both my son and daughter would LOVE this, but if I had to choose for one, I guess I’d pick it for my daughter - she is child number 2 and doesn’t have all the cool personalized things child # 1 got being the first born!

  42. # 42 Jenn S. Says:
    October 4th, 2008 at 9:23 pm

    I would love to get one of these for my niece.

  43. # 43 Shirley Rempel Says:
    October 4th, 2008 at 10:22 pm

    My little person would be my daughter, Makayla Rose

  44. # 44 Casey H Says:
    October 4th, 2008 at 10:51 pm

    I’d love to put one of these together for my daughter for Christmas!!

    Casey H’s last blog post..Today’s Giveaways I’ve Visited!!

  45. # 45 Tara R. Says:
    October 4th, 2008 at 11:03 pm

    My daughter Olivia would be the recipient of this amazingly fun book!!! And YAY Canadian!

    Tara R.’s last blog post..I love my kid

  46. # 46 Abby Says:
    October 5th, 2008 at 8:52 am

    My daugther Erin would be the lucky receipt of your wonderful prize!

    Abby’s last blog post..Cool Toy!

  47. # 47 Lori Says:
    October 5th, 2008 at 1:03 pm

    My daughter would be the very lucky (and me, the very appreciative) recipient of this fabulous book!

  48. # 48 Kate Says:
    October 5th, 2008 at 1:08 pm

    My son Peter would really enjoy this. He loves books-imagine how exciting this would be!

    Thanks

  49. # 49 Jo Says:
    October 5th, 2008 at 2:15 pm

    My daughter Elizabeth would be the lucky recipient.
    jceko77@yahoo.com

  50. # 50 Eloise C Says:
    October 5th, 2008 at 2:31 pm

    My daughter would be the lucky recepient of this Mini Me book. This is such a great idea, thanks so much for the opportunity!

    furygirl3132[at]comcast[dot]net

  51. # 51 Rosanne Morrison Says:
    October 5th, 2008 at 4:00 pm

    My littlest grandangel Gabby

  52. # 52 Ellen Cunningham Says:
    October 5th, 2008 at 5:07 pm

    I would give this book to my son. He loves books. Thanks for the chance.

  53. # 53 Karen Gonyea Says:
    October 5th, 2008 at 5:54 pm

    Would have to go to my friend at work :)

  54. # 54 julie Says:
    October 5th, 2008 at 6:52 pm

    my nephew rory is turning 5 this week…perfect
    3beez at bellsouth dot net

  55. # 55 Renee Turner Says:
    October 5th, 2008 at 7:50 pm

    My 3 1/2 year old son would love to have a book like this!

  56. # 56 Hetal Gandhi Says:
    October 5th, 2008 at 8:13 pm

    Isha is my little one. she deserves this.
    herry123_us@live.com

  57. # 57 Vicky Boackle Says:
    October 5th, 2008 at 10:08 pm

    my grandson.

  58. # 58 C. Clemens Says:
    October 6th, 2008 at 12:27 am

    my nephew

  59. # 59 Evelyn Says:
    October 6th, 2008 at 12:31 pm

    my littlest son. his older brother has a book about himself but my little one doesnt have one yet.

  60. # 60 Lisa Fosses Says:
    October 6th, 2008 at 1:00 pm

    my daughter

  61. # 61 Amy Parsons Says:
    October 6th, 2008 at 6:25 pm

    My daughter Chloe would love it.

  62. # 62 TRACY HEYER Says:
    October 6th, 2008 at 6:55 pm

    my nephew would love this!

  63. # 63 Lisa Galloway Says:
    October 6th, 2008 at 8:17 pm

    this would go to my baby Liam! this is too cute, thanks for the chance to win!

    bliss319@hotmail.com

  64. # 64 kristi blackstone Says:
    October 7th, 2008 at 12:58 am

    My son! He’d lovve it! Id give it for christmas

  65. # 65 Kari Follett Says:
    October 7th, 2008 at 9:34 am

    I’d get this for my 5 yr old!

  66. # 66 Kari Follett Says:
    October 7th, 2008 at 9:37 am

    Im a subscriber~

  67. # 67 Jennifer M Says:
    October 7th, 2008 at 10:05 am

    My daughter!

  68. # 68 megret Says:
    October 7th, 2008 at 11:38 am

    Our little daughter would love to see herself in a book! She’s all about looking at pictures of herself as it is. Thanks!
    Megret

    megret’s last blog post..The quest for the perfect pumpkin muffins?.

  69. # 69 youdamom Says:
    October 7th, 2008 at 11:54 am

    my little boy! that’s who i would make this for! thanks for the giveaway!

  70. # 70 judy brittle Says:
    October 7th, 2008 at 2:47 pm

    This would be for my grandson Noah who will be 2 on October 22. What a wonderful birthday present this would be. Thank you!

  71. # 71 Sherry R Says:
    October 7th, 2008 at 4:22 pm

    I would make one for my almost 4 year old son!

  72. # 72 Amy W Says:
    October 8th, 2008 at 5:36 am

    I would give it to my daughter Caroline. Then I’d probably have to buy another for my son Noah.

  73. # 73 Christine Says:
    October 8th, 2008 at 10:08 am

    My son would love this and so would I! Thanks for the chance!!!

  74. # 74 Maria Says:
    October 8th, 2008 at 3:14 pm

    My son, Nehemiah! :)
    Maria’s last blog post..Pics….

  75. # 75 Nancy Says:
    October 8th, 2008 at 4:36 pm

    My niece Layla, would love this.

  76. # 76 Christina Says:
    October 8th, 2008 at 5:04 pm

    My son, Noah, loves books and we don’t have one with his name in it yet.

  77. # 77 Katie Stacey Says:
    October 8th, 2008 at 5:56 pm

    My daughter Savannah would love this!

    Katie Stacey’s last blog post..This Changes Things…

  78. # 78 Millicent C. Says:
    October 8th, 2008 at 6:29 pm

    I would get this for my “baby” Will who is 3! Thank you for the chance to win such a great gift!

    Millicent C.’s last blog post..Oh I am so TIRED!!

  79. # 79 Erica G Says:
    October 8th, 2008 at 6:36 pm

    My daughter, Kylie, would be the recipient!

  80. # 80 Hesper Fry Says:
    October 8th, 2008 at 10:11 pm

    My daughter!

  81. # 81 Lenora Garrett Says:
    October 9th, 2008 at 12:07 am

    My lil girl Skyelar

  82. # 82 Colleen Says:
    October 9th, 2008 at 5:31 am

    my best friend’s daughter Kaylyn would not only get this… she would LOVE it!

  83. # 83 Jennifer Says:
    October 9th, 2008 at 10:48 am

    without a doubt my daughter would be the lucky recipient

  84. # 84 Amanda Caruthers Says:
    October 9th, 2008 at 12:21 pm

    My daughter!

  85. # 85 Kathy Conley Says:
    October 9th, 2008 at 12:46 pm

    My daughter Kelsy would be the lucky recipient!

  86. # 86 Teresa L Says:
    October 9th, 2008 at 2:52 pm

    Ella loves books!

  87. # 87 shawna Says:
    October 9th, 2008 at 2:56 pm

    My little girl would get this!

  88. # 88 Ed Nemmers Says:
    October 9th, 2008 at 5:30 pm

    For my niece Hannah

  89. # 89 Chrysa Says:
    October 9th, 2008 at 9:48 pm

    My nephew!

    Chrysa’s last blog post..Freebie Friday - Free Stuff, Contests and Deals

  90. # 90 Felicia L Says:
    October 9th, 2008 at 10:00 pm

    I would give it to my son, and way way in the future when he has kids, I will remind him that one time he did the same thing. It falls under what my mom always told me, just wait your turn will come, thanks

  91. # 91 Gianna Says:
    October 9th, 2008 at 10:33 pm

    My son would love this.. Please enter me :)

  92. # 92 Joyce Pawlik Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 12:59 am

    My three year old granddaughter who like her mother at that age loves to be read to and already tries to read!

  93. # 93 Carol Conway Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:14 am

    I would love this for my 2 year old granddaughter.

  94. # 94 Peggy Gorman Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 6:45 am

    I would make it up about all the kids ,pictures of them growing up and I would give it to my daughter. I know she would cherish it

  95. # 95 Kirsten Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 8:04 am

    This would be so adorable for my granddaughter!

  96. # 96 Brad Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 8:50 am

    My son would get this.

  97. # 97 Nanette Olson Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 9:08 am

    my grandson would love this.

  98. # 98 Rebecca Peters Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 9:40 am

    My daughter Bre-Anne would be the lucky little girl to get this book!

  99. # 99 Talitha Lee Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 11:52 am

    I would give this to my niece! Thanks for the contest!

  100. # 100 kathy pease Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 3:34 pm

    my son jordan would love this :)

  101. # 101 Sandra Brodeur Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 4:01 pm

    I would love to give this to my great grandson for Christmas!

  102. # 102 Veronica Garrett Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 5:01 pm

    My granddaughter would love this book.

  103. # 103 Ann Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 6:34 pm

    I would love to win this for my 16 month old daughter Abby. Thanks for the great giveaway!

  104. # 104 MaryBeth I Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 9:09 pm

    My daughter Miss E.! She is just starting to read and is constantly carting books around with her

  105. # 105 Donna Kozar Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 9:48 pm

    This would be great for my son.

  106. # 106 Tammy Says:
    October 10th, 2008 at 10:36 pm

    My nephew!

    Tammy’s last blog post..Easy Key Lime Pie

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