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You'll love this because...
Discover the history of ‘the beautiful game’, where hundreds of men used to play in one game all at once!
Your chosen name appears on the cover
Write a special message on the title page
Features original Ladybird artwork
Written in Ladybird’s large clear script
Available as a hardback and measures 12.6 x 17.8cm
Do you know someone who’s curious about how the beautiful game earned its name? Kick off their education with Ladybird’s Story of Football. Before leather balls and goal posts, kids once used tin cans and stones. Laws were even passed under the reign of Queen Elizabeth forbidding men to play football! But there’s much more to this vintage ladybird book…
Featuring the recipient’s name on the cover and throughout the original ladybird artwork, the book is written in large clear script and easy to read. You can even add a special message on the inside page too. This personalised ladybird book guarantees you’ll have a football fanatic on your hands in no time!
How to Personalise Your Ladybird Football Book
Personalise with any name up to 12 characters which will appear on the cover of the book and throughout the illustrations. Add a message of 2 lines, up to 40 characters per line which will appear on the opening page. Check your personalisation: accents and other symbols cannot be used unless otherwise stated.
In The Book wouldn’t be here without its terrific customers. That’s why we care about what you have to say.
We’re constantly researching new materials to create more personalised books, so what you think matters! Tell us your feedback. From finding the book you were looking for to how easy your chosen book was to personalise – every little detail is important, so we can perfect your shopping experience the next time you return!
Mrs Peacock22 Jun 2020
Husband loved this as part of his birthday gifts.
Annette Walker7 Jun 2020
Excellent quality
Becks3 Jun 2020
Very well done, excellent quality book. A great story for all to read about the history of football.
Mrs Louise Smith28 May 2020
The book was fantastic
Mr PHILIP EDWARDS27 May 2020
Great item- fast service
Sarah Whyand30 Apr 2020
Great product, quick delivery :)
Francesca Jones16 Apr 2020
Fantastic gift
In the Book Team17 Apr 2020
Thank you for your review.
We are pleased to hear that you have enjoyed the item received.
Kindest regards
In the Book.
Francesca Jones17 Apr 2020
My pleasure…I will be buying from you again😁
Orris9 Apr 2020
Easy instructions to follow.
Amanda Murray5 Apr 2020
Perfect gift for any football fan.
Philip Hall29 Mar 2020
My son loves this book, arrived within 2 days of ordering.
Beautiful book bought for mu granddaughter's 5th birthday. Very well presented and promptly delivered.
Ms M Stokes5 Aug 2020
I bought my daughter a personalised…
I bought my daughter a personalised Princess story book - personal message and her picture inside. Every page is headed with 'especially for ****' .She absolutely loved it! Really special present. Fantastic quality and great service. Highly recommend!
Ann Herron5 Aug 2020
Toy Story 3
We ordered this book for my grandsons birthday and it was delivered to us in less than a week.
The name of my grandson was added within the story all the way through the which he was absolutely thrilled about and felt he was part of all the action. We were also able to add a message to him at the beginning. The quality of the book was excellent.
We were very happy with the purchase and fully recommend you and your service.
J Backhouse5 Aug 2020
Easy web site quick service.
Easy web site quick service.
I would like to have seen more inclusion of the child's name and a friend or pet as in previous books I have had of this type.
Jill Earlam5 Aug 2020
My grandsons absolutely love their…
My grandsons absolutely love their books, personalised for them. Excellent service and good quality.
Diana Nottage5 Aug 2020
Good service...Good product
Good service.... Came when it was supposed too.... Friends loved the book given for their 25th anniversary......
Tiffany M4 Aug 2020
I NEVER RECEIVED MY PACKAGE
I NEVER RECEIVED MY PACKAGE! NO EMAIL CONFIRMATION OF MY ORDER! NO TRACKING! I SPENT $80 FOR NOTHING!
In the Book Team4 Aug 2020
Thank you for your review.
We are sorry to hear this.
We can see that a member of our Customer Service Team has been in contact with you on August 3rd and August 4th confirming your tracking information and that your item is on the way.
We do hope upon receipt, you will be pleased with your item.
Once again, please do accept our apologies for the inconvenience caused.
If you need to contact the customer service team, please do on 3479239119 or [email protected]
Kind Regards,
The In The Book Team
Janina Waterman3 Aug 2020
Perfect Child's Birthday present
I bought this book for a 1 year old boys birthday.I was very impressed with the quality, size and the packaging.The little boy loves it.
Crystal Clarke-Warren3 Aug 2020
Lovely book lovely keepsake.
Lovely book lovely keepsake.
Jane Jolliffe3 Aug 2020
Personalised Disney Princess book
I ordered the personalised Disney Princess book for my niece. It is gift boxed and personalised and the ordering process and delivery were faultless . Quality is good too. She will love it!!
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