First Time Books began with a simple idea: children light up when they see themselves in a story.
We wanted books that felt different from the usual options. Not generic. Not trendy. Not something a child would outgrow in a year. We imagined books that families would pull off the shelf again and again, long after the pages had been read hundreds of times.
What started as a passion for storytelling and personalization has grown into a carefully crafted collection of keepsake books designed to celebrate childhood in a way that feels thoughtful and lasting.
I started First Time Books because I believe childhood moments deserve to be remembered.
I did not want to create books that were loud, flashy, or disposable. I wanted to create something quieter. Books that feel personal, familiar, and comforting. The kind of book a child recognizes as theirs, and a family holds onto long after the pages have been read a hundred times.
Every First Time Book is created with that intention. From the words on the page to the way the book feels in your hands, my goal has always been the same: to help families turn everyday moments into lasting memories.
Thank you for trusting us with something so personal.
Chad Kase - Founder, First Time Books
Every book is customized with your child’s name and details, so each story feels uniquely theirs.
I believe books should be saved, revisited, and passed along. Not discarded. That belief guides every book we create.
Created for parents, grandparents, and anyone who wants to give something meaningful instead of ordinary.
First Time Books are created for families who value meaningful moments.
They are for parents building bedtime routines, grandparents sending heartfelt gifts, aunts and uncles celebrating milestones, and anyone who wants to mark a child’s firsts in a thoughtful way.
I design every book with the hope that it becomes part of a family’s story. Not just something read once, but something remembered.
Select the story that reflects the moment you want to celebrate.
Add your child’s name and details so the story feels entirely their own.
Each book is thoughtfully printed and carefully prepared before being sent directly to your door.
I believe childhood deserves to be remembered.
I believe stories should feel personal.
I believe books can become part of a family’s history.
And I believe the smallest moments often matter most.
That philosophy guides every First Time Book we create, with intention, care, and deep respect for the moments that matter most to families.
