Short answer: A personalised story book turns an employee's child (or a client's child) into the hero of a custom-printed book, using their name, photo and details you supply. Meru Gifting produces these for Diwali, Children's Day and client-family gifting at MOQ 50, typically ready in 7–15 working days.
Updated September 2026.
What are personalised story books as a corporate gift?
Personalised story books are custom-printed children's books where the recipient's child (or the employee themselves, in some briefs) becomes the main character. You supply a name, a photo and a few personal details; the story and illustrations are built around them. Companies use these mainly as gifts for employees' children, client families, Children's Day, and Diwali family hampers — it is a gift for the employee that lands with their family at home.
How does the personalisation process work?
The personalisation process starts with a template story and a short form: child's name, age, gender, a photo for the illustrated character, and sometimes a message from a parent or the company. Meru Gifting turns this into a proof for approval before printing. For bulk orders, HR shares a simple collection form or sheet with employees so each child's details come back in one batch.
What's a good budget for personalised story books?
Personalised story books typically sit in the premium price band, ₹1,500–₹5,000 per child depending on page count, hardcover vs softcover, and whether you pair the book with a small gift like a kids' flask or stationery set. A standalone softcover book runs toward the lower end; a hardcover book bundled with a small item pushes toward ₹3,000–₹5,000.
Bear Print Kids Flask 500 ml₹415 · MOQ 50 branded
Compact Steel Kids Bottle₹300 · MOQ 50 branded
PU Diary, Gold Trim₹450 · MOQ 50 branded
Lekhan Leather Stationery Set₹2,999 · Artisanal, MOQ lower
Who should get a personalised story book — employees, clients or both?
What's the MOQ and turnaround for bulk story books?
The MOQ for personalised story books is 50 pieces for a standard branded run; smaller pilot batches can sometimes be arranged for a first trial. Turnaround is 7–15 working days once every child's name and photo is collected — the bottleneck is usually how quickly employees return their forms, not the printing itself.
Can we combine story books with other Diwali or festive gifts?
Yes. A common brief pairs a personalised story book for the child with a standard employee gift — a diary, hamper or drinkware item — so the whole family feels included. Browse festive hampers for items that combine well, or read what to put in a hamper in our employee gift hampers guide.
Is there a GST invoice for personalised story book orders?
Yes, Meru Gifting issues a GST invoice for story book orders like any other corporate gift. Employee gifts up to ₹5,000 per employee per financial year are exempt as a perquisite under Income-tax Rule 3(7)(iv); above that, the excess is taxable in the employee's hands — confirm treatment with your CA if a story book is bundled with other gifts in the same year.
Want to try a story book pilot batch?
Send us your headcount and a sample child's name to see a proof before you commit.
Frequently asked questions
What information do we need to collect from employees for story books?
Child's name, age, gender and a clear photo; some briefs also include a short message from a parent.
What's the minimum order for personalised story books?
MOQ is 50 pieces for a standard branded run; ask about pilot batches for a first trial.
How long do personalised story books take?
7–15 working days once all children's details are collected; collecting the details is usually the slowest step.
Can story books be paired with another gift?
Yes, they are commonly paired with a diary, kids' item or festive hamper for the whole family.
