20 of the best personalised children's books

Looking for a magical Christmas gift that your little one will treasure forever? The best personalised children's books – which put your kid right at the centre of their own adventure – are the perfect present.

Whether you want to update a classic tale or give your child an exciting story that's totally unique, a personalised kids' book is bound to become a memorable keepsake they'll cherish for years to come.

You can choose to make your child the star within a host of beloved children's stories, including a visit to Willy Wonka's factory and classic stories like Cinderella. As well as traditional tales, there's plenty of more modern stories the kids will love being part of, like Peppa Pig and Toy Story.

Of course, there's also an array of brand new personalised story books that will see your children go on epic adventures around the world – there's even one that can be personalised for a group of kids.

There's also different levels of personalisation you can choose from: you can leave a message for your child on the first page; have their name appear at the top of every page; have their name as the star and main character of the book; and you can even have their photograph and name on the back page in many cases.

We've picked out the most beautifully illustrated, exciting and even educational personalised children's books for kids of every age, from babies to more advanced readers. So have a flick through our edit and get ordering in time for Christmas...