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November 17, 2014 By brandijeter 12 Comments

Following Featherbottom – Unique Personalized Gift Idea

Filed Under: Books and Toys, Kids

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Following Featherbottom

I’ve mentioned many times about how much I love personalized gifts. I mean, I have to, right, with a daughter whose name is spelled Ayva. If you want to get all creative with the spelling of your child’s name, you’d better be ready to take the time to find unique gifts! I’ve been pretty fortunate to find some cool and special personalized items over the years for Ayva. One of those items is the book, Following Featherbottom by Philip Haussler, illustrated by Brad Sneed. I was offered the chance to review a copy, and both Ayva and I are in love with it.

Following Featherbottom

Following Featherbottom is the tale of a stork named Felix Featherbottom who has the job of helping to find names for children before they’re born. The story follows Felix on his adventure all over the world as he gathers letters to make the name for the child. The thing that is super awesome about the book is that the letters he is gathering are the letters to your child’s first and last name. And his deadline? Your child’s birth date! Following Featherbottom takes unique to another level since no two books are alike!

This book makes a great gift because it’s not just about the story, there’s also a built in gaming aspect as well. On each page, based on the letter that Felix finds, you can search and find other things that start with the letter. For example, Felix finds the A in Ayva’s name in Antarctica. The picture is illustrated with an Abominable snowman, alien, and antenna. There are also things there like a afghan blanket and anvil which gives you an opportunity to introduce your little one to some new, interesting words. Ayva and I poured through the pages together for over an hour.

Operative word? Together. 

Following Featherbottom

Following Featherbottom is a beautifully illustrated, super sweet book that let’s your child know how special they are, and really give them a sense of the anticipation that surrounded their birth. You can even add a loving dedication to the book when you order it. The book is only $32.95 from marblespark, and will be a treasured addition to your bookshelf forever.

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  1. Janeane Davis says

    November 17, 2014 at 2:44 pm

    This is a great idea. Children love personalized gifts. Parents love gifts that let kids read learn and have fun at the same time. Awesome.

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    • Rachee says

      November 17, 2014 at 4:31 pm

      As a person who could never find her name on personalized things, I love this so much! This would be a fantastic way to get kids to read more, have them invested in a story and let them know the power of words. I love the fact that this is a game as well as a way to share your child’s name.
      I agree with Janeane…awesome!

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      • brandijeter says

        November 18, 2014 at 10:39 pm

        That’s so true! If a child realizes the story is about them, they’re going to be excited!!!

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    • brandijeter says

      November 18, 2014 at 10:39 pm

      It’s a win/win!

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  2. Lynda @MommyPowers aka: Sandy Gram says

    November 17, 2014 at 4:22 pm

    I LOVE this, I think I’m going to order a couple for the little people in my life! I think it will be a great way to get them to read more!

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    • brandijeter says

      November 18, 2014 at 10:39 pm

      Absolutely would be, Lynda!!! They’ll love it!

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  3. Thien-Kim says

    November 17, 2014 at 6:22 pm

    Personalized books are always such a hit with kids! My youngest has a creatively spelled name so I appreciate books like this!

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    • brandijeter says

      November 18, 2014 at 10:37 pm

      And they make awesome gifts!

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  4. Heather H says

    November 18, 2014 at 4:50 am

    Beautiful illustrations! I was looking for personalized books this holiday season. It’s a great opportunity to create memories and read bedtime stories.

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    • brandijeter says

      November 18, 2014 at 10:37 pm

      Very true! Following Featherbottom is really a good one!

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  5. Aida Ingram says

    November 18, 2014 at 12:37 pm

    This is such a cute idea. It is one that she will treasure and she can keep and pass on. The gambling aspect is a bonus…too cute I am going to have to check it out for my niece.

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    • brandijeter says

      November 18, 2014 at 10:36 pm

      Thank you! Yes, your niece would love it!

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