ABC, Way to Be!

An inspiring ABC featuring famous heroes and your child!

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Bushel & Peck Original Personalized
36 pages • 8 in x 11 in • Ideal for kids 3-6 years old
Created by
author Annemarie Riley Guertin
Plus we'll donate a book to kids in need!

Let's personalize it!

Customize your book inside and out. Click "Personalize book" to get started!

When will my book arrive? Custom books are printed one at a time by our production partner and ship separately from other Bushel & Peck products. They usually arrive in 7-10 business days.

About the book

Celebrate everything that makes your child special—from A-Z!

Celebrate everything wonderful about your child in ABC, Way to Be!, our customizable ABC children's book. This unique personalized keepsake kids book highlights all your child's best qualities: Accepting, Big-Hearted, Courageous, and so much more with simple text and adorable original illustrations! 

Inspire with real-life heroes from all ages!

Plus, each page of the personalized alphabet features a hero from history, including Mother Teresa, Walt Disney, Amelia Earhart, and many others, putting your child in the midst of inspiring men and women from all ages. Pages in the back of the custom kids book briefly introduce each hero, inspiring your child to even further heights!

Fully customizable

Choose from six different characters on the front cover and personalize the book inside and out with your child's name and even a custom note from you! 

A heirloom for years to come

This personalized kids book makes a stunning gift for birthdays, Christmas, baby showers, and more. To ensure it lasts for years to come, the book is crafted from fine, durable materials:
  • 36 full-color pages beautifully printed on coated, 100 lb. silk paper
  • Matte laminated hardcover made from sturdy, 3mm (0.12 inch) thick cardboard for durability
  • Printed using FSC/PEFC-certified sustainable paper

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No-hassle, mail-free "returns"

As frequent online shoppers ourselves, we know what a hassle it is to mail products back! To keep things simple for everyone, we offer a no-hassle return policy. If for any reason you don't love one of the books you receive, we'll issue you a full refund—no questions asked. Just let us know the problem, and boom, done! Do you have to mail the book back? No need! All we ask is that you donate the unwanted book to someone in need.

Life-proof guarantee

We know life happens. Permanent marker, potty accidents—books can go through a lot! That's why we guarantee our books for life. If anything happens and you need a replacement copy, just email Nicholle at help@bushelandpeckbooks.com, and she'll get you a new copy pronto!

One-for-one giving

Did you know that for every book we sell, we pledge to donate one to kids in need? We call it our Book-for-Book Promise!

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Meet the makers

  • Annemarie Riley Guertin

    Annemarie Riley Guertin is the author of several books for children, including How the Finch Got His Colors (Familius, 2018) and Why Evergreens Keep Their Leaves (Familius, 2019). Annemarie graduated from Wheelock College and Fitchburg State University, earning both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in education (summa cum laude). Annemarie works as a High School Early Education CTE teacher in Methuen, MA. She lives in Haverhill, MA, with her husband Michael and their two children.

    Annemarie Riley Guertin 

  • Sandie Sonke

    Sandie is a Southern California native and a Cal State University Fullerton grad with a degree in studio art. She is a freelance illustrator, wife, and mom to two sweet and silly kids who inspire her daily.

    Sandie Sonke 
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