Our books

Six kinds of book, one growing library, each built entirely around the person you love. From a first board book at six months to a retirement keepsake much later, there's a Heart Surprise book for every age and every stage.

Board Book 

Ages 0–3 · 24 pages 

A first book to share in laps and at bedtime. High-contrast, gentle illustrations and rhythmic, read-aloud words that turn your child into the star of their earliest stories. Perfect for first words and bonding.

(this Board Book example was illustrated in Modern Minimalism Art Style)

Picture Book 

Ages 3–8 · 32 pages

Richer stories about friendship, curiosity, and the everyday adventures of growing up, all centered on your child. A wonderful gift for young children discovering who they are.

(this Picture Book example was illustrated in Vivid Contours Art Style)

Early Reader

Ages 5–9 · 40 pages

A gentle bridge to reading on their own, with longer sentences and a story shaped around your family's values. Builds confidence, and pride at seeing themselves as the hero.

(this Early Reader example below was illustrated in Pastel Harmony Art Style)

Illustrated Chapter Book 

Ages 6–12 · 70 pages

A longer, fully illustrated adventure where your child leads the way. Meaningful themes, real stakes, and a hero who looks and feels just like them.

(this Illustrated Chapter Book example was illustrated in Inky Expression Art Style)

Middle Grade Novel

Ages 9–13 · ~165 pages

A full-length keepsake novel, a rich, lasting story that captures who your child is at this remarkable age. Only available in black & white.

(this Middle Grade Novel example was illustrated in Coloring Book Art Style)

Grown-Up Keepsake 

High School Graduation · 40 pages

Celebrates the teen they’ve become: their friends, passions and proudest moments, building to graduation day itself.

A send-off into college, work or whatever comes next, with the people who cheered them on.

(this High School Graduation example was illustrated in Inky Expression Art Style)

Grown-Up Keepsake

College Graduation · 40 pages

Honors the late nights, the hard work and the family behind every step, all the way to walking across the stage.

A perfect gift for a first-generation graduate or anyone starting their first big chapter.

(this College Graduation example was illustrated in Vivid Contours Art Style)

Grown-Up Keepsake 

Wedding · 40 pages

Their love story, from how they met to the proposal and the big day, with first dance and all.

A keepsake for the couple, or a gift from the family that celebrates both of them together.

(this Wedding example was illustrated in Dreamy Brushwork Art Style)

Grown-Up Keepsake

Anniversary · 40 pages

A love story told across the years: how it began, the home and family they built, and the celebration today.

Everyone appears as they are now, with the early years brought to life through memories and photos.

(this Anniversary example was illustrated in Modern Minimalism Art Style)

Grown-Up Keepsake 

Retirement · 40 pages

A tribute to a lifetime of work: the coworkers, routines and moments that made it matter, ending with their send-off.

Then a hopeful look at what comes next, from travel plans to more time with the grandkids.

(this Retirement example was illustrated in Pastel Harmony Art Style)

Whatever their age, their story starts here.

Every Heart Surprise book begins as a $10 digital story you shape and approve, page by page, before anything prints.