Our story

A small studio. A long shelf life.

At GlenTales, we believe every child deserves a story that's truly their own.

Each book is carefully personalised with your child's name woven into every page — from the cover to the very last line. Our stories are designed to become treasured keepsakes: beautiful enough to display, meaningful enough to keep forever.

Hardcover editions include a scannable QR code linked to a personalised audio version of the story, available in both male and female narrator voices — so bedtime becomes something magical, every single night.

We handle every order with care, checking every detail before it goes to print. Because when a gift has someone's name on it, it has to be perfect.

The Studio

Meet the team.

Owner, Writer

Joy

Hi! I'm Joy — writer, story lover, and founder of GlenTales. I create personalised storybooks for children that are made to be read aloud, kept on a shelf, and treasured for years. Thanks for supporting something made with heart.

Illustrator

Clara

Clara brings every GlenTales story to life with her warm, timeless artwork. Each illustration is crafted to feel like a classic keepsake — the kind a child will still love long after they've grown up.

Customer Service

Sophie

Sophie makes sure every personalisation detail is perfect before your order goes to print, and is always here to answer questions or help track your order.

How we ship

GlenTales books are printed to order by our production partner Gelato, with facilities across the globe so every book ships fast and arrives close to home. Every book is printed on demand — made fresh, just for you.

Three product lines, one shelf

  • Personalised storybooks — our flagship hardcover and softcover keepsakes.
  • Baby Journey Binders — digital keepsake binders for NICU, IVF, twins, and rainbow baby journeys.
  • Printable Supplies — milestone cards, journal inserts, and shower kits to layer onto any baby-memory routine.

Where to find us

Every GlenTales book is sold through our Etsy shop, where you'll find reviews from the families who've ordered before you. Visit the shop →

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