There’s something extra special about a Southern Hemisphere Christmas. Long summer days, barbies, and backyard cricket. But that doesn’t mean we skip out on the magic. Personalised Christmas adventure books for kids in New Zealand bring that festive joy with a local twist. It’s not just snowflakes and sleigh bells, it’s jandals, beach trips, and reindeer hiding in pōhutukawa trees.

When tamariki see themselves in a story that sounds like home, everything hits different. They’re not just reading—they’re on an adventure through their own backyard. Personalised books turn holiday reading into something unforgettable.

Kiwi Kids, Kiwi Stories
A personalised children’s Christmas book that starts in Dunedin or Tauranga? Yes. One where Santa’s sleigh gets stuck in a sheep paddock in rural Southland? Even better. These aren’t your usual Christmas stories. They’re made for New Zealand families, with familiar settings and local charm on every page.

From finding Santa’s missing gumboots to rescuing a runaway Christmas kiwi, these books are packed with mischief and magic. Your child’s name is in the title. Their best mate can pop up as a helper. Even their pet lamb, goldfish or chicken can tag along.

It’s more than a book. It’s their story, and it feels real.

Story Bug’s NZ Christmas Collection
Story Bug’s personalised books are made for families who want something different. Something fun, local, and meaningful. Each story can be personalised with names, hometowns, pets, favourite foods, and even hair colour. The illustrations are bright and bold. The stories are full of cheeky humour, kindness, and adventure.

Check out Santa’s Stuck in the Sand, where your child helps him dig his sleigh out of a Coromandel beach. Or The Great Kiwi Christmas Rescue, where they team up with a surfing elf and a clever tūī to find lost presents before the ferry leaves the dock.

It’s all customisable, all Kiwi, and all about bringing your child into the heart of the holiday.

Christmas Gifting for the Whole Whānau
These personalised books are perfect gifts. For nieces, nephews, mokopuna, or your best mate’s little one. They’re thoughtful, fun, and a break from the plastic overload of most kids’ gifts. Parents love them. Kids treasure them. And they come with your name printed inside, so the child always knows who gave them something special.

Got more than one child to buy for? No worries. Each book can be made different. Give siblings their own adventure. Or create a group story where they work together to help Santa and the elves. It’s a keepsake with real meaning.

Make Summer Magic
Aotearoa’s Christmas is unlike anywhere else. The scent of sunblock and sizzling sausages. The sound of cicadas and laughter under the pōhutukawa. Personalised adventure books capture that vibe perfectly. They take the feeling of a Kiwi Christmas and wrap it up in a story your child won’t forget.

They’ll laugh when they get splashed by dolphins. Feel proud when they solve a festive puzzle. And smile every time they turn the page and see themselves saving the day.

More Than Just One Read
These books don’t get read once and forgotten. They become a holiday tradition. You’ll pull them out every December. Maybe read it before bed on Christmas Eve, with some strawberries and vanilla ice cream. A summer tradition built around a custom story where your child is the star.

It’s not just a story. It’s a memory. A feeling. A little piece of magic that grows stronger every year.

Order Early for Maximum Joy
Story Bug prints each book locally, one by one, so it’s best to get your order in early. Choose your story. Add your details. Let us do the rest. Personalised Christmas storybooks for New Zealand kids—no two are the same, because no two kids are.

Perfect for ages 0 to 8. Brilliant for sparking imagination and creating Christmas memories. Real stories. Real joy. Real New Zealand.

Looking for something that’ll stand out under the tree?
Personalised Christmas adventure books are it. Full stop.