About Chilkibo Publishing
Personalized Children’s Books for Toddlers and Young Children
Chilkibo Publishing creates personalized children’s books designed for toddlers and young children ages 0–3. Our stories place a child’s name directly inside the narrative, allowing children to experience a book where they become part of the adventure.
Each book features colorful illustrations and simple storytelling that introduce children to friendly characters, animals, and playful scenes. The goal is to create a reading experience that captures a young child’s attention while making story time enjoyable for both parents and children.
Young children often react strongly when they hear their own name during a story. When children recognize themselves as part of the narrative, they may stay more engaged and curious about what happens next.
You can explore our personalized books here:
https://chilkibopublishing.com/personalized-childrens-books/
How Our Personalized Books Work
Our books focus on simple, personalized stories where the child’s name appears throughout the book rather than only on the cover or dedication page.
Each page includes:
- A colorful illustration
- A short piece of personalized text
- A simple reflective question that parents can ask their child
These reflective questions help turn reading into a small conversation between parent and child. Instead of simply listening to a story, children can respond to the illustrations and become part of the reading experience.
This interactive approach can make story time more engaging, especially for toddlers who are beginning to recognize words and pictures.
Designed for Young Children Ages 0–3
Books for toddlers and very young children are different from books written for older readers.
Young children have shorter attention spans, so our stories use short text segments paired with large illustrations. This makes it easier for parents to read the story aloud while keeping their child interested.
Many of our books also introduce children to different animals and environments. As the story progresses, children can learn simple facts about animals while enjoying the narrative.
This combination of storytelling, visuals, and simple interaction helps create a reading experience that is both fun and educational.
Personalized Books Available on Amazon
Our personalized children’s books are available through the Amazon bookstore, where each title is offered with many different name variations.
Currently, our books are available with more than 120 different names.
You can view our books and customer reviews on our Amazon author page.
If you cannot find a book with your child’s name, you can contact us and we will be happy to help create one.
Contact us here:
https://chilkibopublishing.com/contact/
Our Blog and Educational Content
In addition to publishing books, Chilkibo Publishing regularly publishes blog content related to children’s reading and publishing.
Our articles explore topics such as:
- personalized books for toddlers
- bedtime reading for young children
- how parents can make story time more engaging
- insights into publishing children’s books
Our goal is to share useful information with parents, readers, and anyone interested in children’s literature.
Our Story
Chilkibo Publishing began publishing personalized children’s books in 2020.
The idea started after exploring the Amazon bookstore and noticing that while many children’s books were available, there were relatively few personalized stories designed specifically for toddlers and very young children.
This observation led to the idea of creating books where young children could see their own names inside the story while exploring colorful illustrated worlds.

Since then, Chilkibo Publishing has continued to create personalized stories designed to make reading enjoyable for young children and their families.
Encouraging Early Reading
Reading together is one of the most meaningful activities parents can share with their children.
Stories introduce children to language, imagination, and new ideas. When a story includes the child’s name, it can feel more personal and engaging.
Many of our books also introduce simple animal facts alongside the story. This allows children to learn small pieces of information while enjoying the adventure.
Customer Feedback
Many parents tell us that their children enjoy the colorful illustrations and respond positively when they hear their name during the story.
Children often enjoy sitting with their parents while listening to the story and looking at the pictures on each page.
You can read customer feedback and learn more about our books on our Amazon author page.
Learn More About the Author
Chilkibo Publishing books are written by author John Zander.
You can learn more about the author here:
https://chilkibopublishing.com/author-john-zander/
Our Mission
Chilkibo Publishing aims to create personalized children’s books that make reading enjoyable for toddlers and young children.
Our goal is to help parents and children share moments of reading together while exploring imaginative stories and friendly characters.
As we continue publishing new books, we hope to provide more personalized adventures that children can enjoy again and again.
