{"title":"Our Family Series… Keepsake Trilogy (Hardcover Set)","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eGive your child a story where their own family is the main character. This\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epersonalized\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebilingual hardcover book is written just for your child, in your primary language and an optional second language, so they can see and hear their real life reflected on every page. It’s perfect for newborns, toddlers, and young children in multicultural, multilingual, or blended families who want their everyday love and traditions honored in print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eEach copy is created uniquely for one child and one family. You choose your child’s name, age, pronouns, family members and roles, the languages used, and any special phrases or cultural details that matter most in your home. Your finished book is then written, designed, and printed on demand in Canada — no ISBN, no mass print run, just a one-of-a-kind keepsake that exists only for the family who ordered it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"who-this-book-is-for\"\u003eWho This Book Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eNew Canadian families welcoming a baby or young child\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eMultilingual, multicultural, and blended families\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eParents and caregivers who want a truly unique heirloom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eBaby showers, first birthdays, and “welcome to Canada” gifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"personalization-options\"\u003ePersonalization Options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eWe’ll use your answers to create a one-of-a-kind edition that feels like your family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"personalization-fields\"\u003ePersonalization Fields\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eChild’s first name\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eChild’s age (to match tone and milestones)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eChild’s pronouns (she\/her, he\/him, they\/them, self-described)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eFamily members’ names\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eFamily members’ roles (e.g., Mom, Baba, Lola, Grandpa, Tita, Stepdad, Guardian)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003ePrimary story language\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eSecondary story language (optional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eCultural edition (optional: e.g., Filipino-Canadian, Indo-Canadian, Caribbean-Canadian)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eSpecial phrases or words to include (nicknames, family sayings, favorite terms of endearment)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eGift message on first page (optional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"helper-text-under-the-form\"\u003eHelper Text (Under the Form)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e“We’ll use these details to write and illustrate your unique family edition.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e“If a field doesn’t apply, you can leave it blank.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e“You’ll see a text preview of key pages before checkout.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"quick-feature-bullets\"\u003eQuick Feature Bullets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003ePremium hardcover, printed in Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eBilingual text in your chosen languages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003ePersonalized with your real family names and roles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eMade-to-order, no ISBN, no mass print run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"how-it-works\"\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"1-personalize\"\u003e1. Personalize\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eTell us about your child and family — names, roles, languages, and any special phrases or cultural details you want included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"2-preview\"\u003e2. Preview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eWe craft your family’s unique story, then show you a digital preview of your book so you can check names, language choices, and key pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"3-receive\"\u003e3. Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eOnce you approve, we print your one-of-a-kind hardcover in Canada and ship it straight to your door, ready to read, gift, and cherish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"trilogy-description\"\u003eTrilogy Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Family Says…\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eKeepsake Trilogy is a three-book hardcover set that follows your child’s journey from birth to age six. Each book is fully personalized with your child’s name, age, pronouns, your family members’ names and roles, and your chosen languages, so the stories grow alongside your child and your new Canadian life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eYou’ll receive three coordinated hardcovers, each with its own cover and age-appropriate story, designed to be read at different stages of childhood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"trilogy-reading-stages\"\u003eTrilogy Reading Stages\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eBook One: Welcome and first-year snuggles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eBook Two: Toddlers, first words, and big feelings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eBook Three: Preschooler curiosity and early “big kid” adventures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eAll three books are written and printed just for your family — there is no ISBN and no mass print run. Your trilogy becomes a private family archive of love, language, and culture that your child can revisit for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"whats-included-in-the-of-trio-hc-bundle\"\u003eWhat’s Included in the OF-TRIO-HC Bundle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThree personalized bilingual hardcover storybooks (one for each stage from birth to age six)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eMatching cover designs that look beautiful together on a shelf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003ePersonalized details carried across the trilogy (names, roles, languages, cultural edition)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eOption to include a custom gift message in each book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eOptional keepsake gift box or slipcase to display all three books together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"optional-gift-box--slipcase-copy\"\u003eOptional Gift Box \/ Slipcase Copy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eAdd a keepsake gift box or slipcase to display all three books together — perfect for baby showers, welcome-to-Canada gifts, and first birthdays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"bundle-how-it-works\"\u003eBundle: How It Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Personalize Once\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnter your child’s details and family information a single time at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. We Craft All Three Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe create a coordinated trilogy that reflects your family at each stage, from birth to age six.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Unbox the Complete Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReceive all three hardcovers together (or in a keepsake gift box or slipcase if selected), ready to read now and grow into over the coming years.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ourfamilysays","title":"Our Family Says...","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Words Your Child Hears First Are the Ones That Stay Forever\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(31, 173, 83);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere is a word your family 👪 uses at bedtime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e that exists nowhere else on earth. A nickname that makes your child's face light up. A greeting that sounds like safety. A phrase of comfort spoken in your language that no translation could ever quite capture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur Family Says... puts all of it on the page. Every greeting. Every pet name. 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One bedtime story at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Window Before School\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor families raising children in Canada who are under 5 and not yet in school, this 3 Book Set arrives at exactly the right moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSchool is coming. English is coming. The world outside your door will teach your child so much. These books make sure your language, your culture, and your family's identity travel with them into that world, rooted deeply in who they are before the rush begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCreated In Canada, For Families Who Carry Two Worlds\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Our Family Story 3 Book Set is proudly created in Canada, with deep respect for the cultures, languages, and traditions that newcomer families carry with them when they build a life here.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour child is growing up Canadian. They are also growing up as something beautifully richer than that. These books hold both truths at once, honouring where you come from while celebrating exactly where you are.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOne Family. One Series. 3 Books. Your Story.\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach 3 Book Set is individually crafted for your household and exists only for you. Your stories are professionally designed, printed as a beautiful hardcover keepsake set, and delivered to your door ready for the first of many snuggly readings together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplete 3 Book Set: Hardcover, $175 (regular $225)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIndividual Books: Hardcover $75\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlace your order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShare your family's story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFill in our warm, simple questionnaire with your words, your language, and your family's details. No writing skills needed. Just answer the questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWe write and design your three books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur storytelling team creates all three personalized picture books using everything you shared. We write the stories, design the pages, and place your home language and English side by side on every page.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview and approve\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou see your stories before they go to print. You tell us what to change. We make it right.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReceive your 3 Book Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThree hardcover keepsake books arrive at your door, ready for tonight's bedtime story.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Families Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGives children under 5 a strong, joyful sense of cultural identity before school begins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilds bilingual vocabulary naturally through repetition and read-alouds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCelebrates the real words, foods, traditions, and relationships of your specific family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreates a keepsake heirloom that children, parents, and grandparents return to for years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps preserve home language and culture during the most important developmental window of your child's life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Our Family Story 3 Book Set?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Our Family Story 3 Book Set is three personalized hardcover picture books created exclusively for your family. Each book is built around the real words, languages, traditions, and relationships in your home, so your child sees their own family life reflected on every page. Designed for little ones under 5, the books are simple, warm, and made to be read together again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the books include our home language?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbsolutely, and that is exactly the point. You provide your family's real words, greetings, food names, family titles, and expressions in your home language, and we write them into the story alongside English. Whether your family speaks Filipino · عربي · ਪੰਜਾਬੀ · አማርኛ · 中文 · Українська or any other language at home, your words belong in your child's memory and heart and books.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do we personalize our 3 Book Set?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter placing your order, you receive a warm, simple questionnaire with categories and prompts. 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