1. Choose a title

Find the title(s) you would like to order from the list below. For story synopses or to see pictures of the book covers, go to our children's titles or adult's titles pages. The information adjacent to the titles below is what we need to know in order to make your book. NOTE: For all titles you can have either one or two relatives in the story.

A to Z With Me Full name, nickname, gender, relatives 1 & 2, dog’s name, friend, friend's gender, street address that child lives at.

Barnyard Mystery Full name, nickname, relative 1 & 2 (who invite him or her to visit a farm), city & state where child lives, gender, farmer’s name. Coloring Book available.

Birthday Surprise Full name, nickname, relatives 1 & 2, gender.

Christmas Miracle Full name, nickname, relatives 1 & 2, name of a dog, city & state, gender. Coloring Book available.

Firehouse Adventure Full name, nickname, relatives 1 & 2, fire station, teacher, school name, child’s address (without zip code), child’s phone number, friend/relative 1 (who accompanies child to station), friend/relative 2 (who accompanies child to station), neighbor, gender, fireman’s name.

Helping Hands Full name, nickname, relatives 1 & 2, other adult, child’s friend, neighbor, park worker’s name (who makes sandwiches for the kids), school name, teacher name, gender, child’s grade.

I Can Fly Full name, nickname, relatives 1 & 2, gender. Coloring Book available.

I Like Me Friend or Relative 1 & 2, nickname, street name, city & state. Coloring Book available in Afro and Caucasian versions.

Let’s Play Soccer Full name, nickname, relatives 1 & 2, coach full name, coach call name, practice field, city, team name, full names of up to 14 of the child’s team mates.

NOTE: There is also a "5-player" version, which only needs the names of five other team mates.

Little One, Little One Full name, nickname, relatives 1 & 2, city & state.

Look to the Son Full name, nickname, relatives 1 & 2, child’s home street name, church name, minister’s name, gender. Coloring Book available.

The Magic Menorah Full name, nickname, relatives 1 & 2, city & state that child lives in, gender. Coloring Book available.  There are also a few puzzles available with cover illustration of this title $2 each with dedication page sticker on back.

My Balloon Ride Full name, nickname, relatives 1 & 2, city, gender. Coloring Book available.

My First Day at School Full name, nickname, relatives 1 & 2, school name, female teacher’s name, friend, male principal’s name, gender.

My Own Story Full name, nickname, relatives 1 & 2, city, gender.

My Special Christmas Eve Full name, nickname, relatives 1 & 2, city & state, gender. Coloring Book available.

On This Perfect Day- Christian Full name, relatives 1 & 2, father/other, father gender, other relative, doctor/nurse name, day/month/year of birth, time of birth, pounds/ozs., length in inches, hospital name, child’s address, city, state.

NOTE: This book also has variations for adopted, twins, "normal," and single-parent.

Our Wedding Bride full name, groom full name, bride first name, groom first name, met months/years ago, wedding date, wedding time, wedding location, best man, maid of honor, reception location, guest number florist, entertainer(s), jeweler, couple’s address, couple’s city, officiant, honeymoon location.

Over the Hill Full name, nickname, relatives 1 & 2, city & state, age, gender.

Some Bunny’s Easter Tale Full name, nickname, age, relatives 1 & 2, city & state, friends 1 & 2 (who go on Easter egg hunt with the child), gender.

Story-o-Saurus Land Full name, nickname, relatives 1 & 2, city & state, gender. Coloring Book available.

Teddy Bear Fair Full name, nickname, relatives 1 & 2, street address, city & state, gender. Coloring Book available.

This is My Birthday (called "my special birthday" in brochure) Full name, nickname, relatives 1 & 2, gender. Coloring Book available.

Welcome Home Full name, nickname, single-parent name (or mom & dad’s names), home address, city & state, day/month/year of birth, time of birth, pounds/ozs., length in inches, hospital name, doctor’s name, relatives 1, 2 & 3, gender. Coloring Book available in Caucasian version.

Where in The Zoo Are You? Full name, nickname, relatives 1 & 2, city & state, gender, name of a favorite stuffed animal. Coloring Book available.

2. Write the Dedication-Page Wording

Write a short letter, poem or simple dedication message to the child or adult receiving the book. This message is bound inside the front cover of the book, to be read each time the book is read. Most dedication messages include the date given and who the book is to and from.

3. Mail Information and Payment to Jalen Enterprises, 910 Main Street NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413.
OR Call for an Appointment

Print out the order form, mail the dedication-page wording, book-personalizing information, your name, address and phone number, and check or money order. You may also make an appointment to come to the Jalen Enterprises office to look at book samples and/or have a book made while you wait. Call 612-378-1904 for an appointment.
 
 

• In-person appointment (check, cash)
• Mail order (check, money order)
• Online order (Paypal)