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Personalized Birthday Gifts under Rs. 375!
Aah…Birthdays. The joy of celebrating one with your friends & family. The excitement of attending one in your school days. These are some of the best childhood memories, isn’t it? But what about the stress of hunting for Birthday Gifts? Parents, if you’re on the lookout for some unique birthday gifts + return gifts at a reasonable budget then Zooboo is your answer! 5 reasons why Zooboo’s range of personalized gifts are the BEST All products at Zooboo are researched & curated especially for kids by the successful team of Zoomin & Zooboo Each product can be personalized in the kids name or with any other text of your choice Each product can be customized in themes like dinosaur, construction, nature & flowers, animals etc. which kids will love We assure you the best quality controls & checks for all products These gifts are not only attractive to kids but are also very useful for their day-to-day life So here are some of our recommendations for personalized gifts for kids, all under Rs. 375! Acrylic Clipboard This is a 3mm high-quality Acrylic Clipboard for your kids. It’s lightweight and hence easy to carry around to different classes or school. Pick from cute themes and add kids name to it at Rs. 374 + Free Home Delivery! Meal Planner This one is loved by all! It’s a magnetic Meal Planner that can be customized with themes & name too. And it comes with a special magnetic pen as well. Grab this at Rs. 299 + FREE Home Delivery! Catchall Pouch This is a great option to keep your kid’s basics and then transfer it to other bags as and when needed. It is eco-friendly made from cotton and has a metallic zip. Also available in designs + ofcourse you can add names to it! Get it at Rs. 299 + FREE Shipping. Photo Puzzle Kids and adults will love this one. Take any photograph or a collage of some and convert it into this 56 pieced Acrylic Puzzle. Pick from kid-approved themes and also add their name if you’d like to! Personalized Birthday storybook This storybook is all about the countdown before a kids Birthday Party! It helps your kids revise numbers, backward counting, colours, shapes, new words and also independent decision-making. Customize this with kids name and character for a truly personalized gift. So this was a quick round-up of some interesting gifts for kids and that too under budget. The best part is you can order this with a click of a few buttons from the comfort of your house. If you’re looking for bulk orders of quantity more than 10 of the same product then write to us for special bulk order discounts here! TIP: Add a bunch of 40 stickers in your kids name to your order and then use these to personalize the wrapping of your kids gifts & return gifts. Place your orders here today to enjoy special launch offers & discounts!
JUST LAUNCHED: Personalized Kids Accessories from Rs. 186 only!
Since a long time, we have received a lot of requests from the Zooboo community about expanding into kids’ products. And as always, you ask & we answer. The small (but tireless) team at Zooboo is super-duper excited to launch an entire range of Personalized Kids Accessories! With unique goodies like Name Boards to Foldable Desks to Meal Planners – this new collection is going to be your go-to-destination for gifting, back-to-school supplies, kids accessories & personalized stationery! Why personalize your kids’ accessories? Firstly, you will never again have a deal with a mix-up at school & classes (thank us later!) Secondly, kids are excited for and feel a sense of responsibility towards items that have their name on it! (wouldn’t you too love to don an apron with your name or write in a book specially designed for you!?) Thirdly, you can easily elevate your gifting by just adding a personalized touch to the presents. Use cute stickers with your kids name to seal gift bags…. How chic is that going to look! And lastly, have you SEEN how adorable the designs are!? WHO can resist customizing these accessories when they’re super useful as well as so cute! Name Boards Gift a new-born kid this cute customized Name Board! Made from high-quality 3mm Acrylic, this one is a delight for all ages! (stick-able Velcro included) Name Tag Add a Name tag to your kid’s school bag, tuition haversack and travel suitcase – never have a bag mix-up again! Foldable Desk Wooden foldable desk with a cute design + your name! You can even adjust the desk to the angle you want. Clipboard Add a design + name to your own Clipboard. Made in best quality 3mm Acrylic that’s easy to carry anywhere! Spiral Notebook This customized Spiral Notebook comes in an array of designs + your kids name on it! Meal Planner Make meal planning fun with this customized weekly planner + special magnetic pen included! Name Stickers Elevate your gifting game with the help of these charming personalized stickers. Enjoy a set of 40 stickers to add as seals for gifts, bags, on small school stationery, toys etc. Insulated Water Bottles Stainless steel double walled customized bottle to ensure your liquids stay hot or cool as desired Water Bottle BPA free water bottle with a cute frosted look & custom designs for your little ones. Curate these for personalized Birthday Gifts, Birthday party return favours, Diwali Gifts, Raksha Bandhan gifts, back-to-school gifts, Christmas presents, Gifts for new-borns & so much more. Customize today from just Rs. 186 onwards! Use code 25FREESHIP
NEW sibling special Zooboo storybook: Save The Beach!
We have an exciting announcement! A brand new Zooboo storybook has just launched called – Save The Beach. This storybook can be customized 4 ways like our sibling special books and is great of 7-8 year olds (or younger/older depending on your kids interests & reading levels). This book is a heartwarming tale about two siblings who set out to clean the local beach. It is a perfect example of the saying, ‘Every little tale has an impact’. When a small family visits a coastal town of India they are shocked to see the state of the beach. Will they be able to encourage the citizens to clean the beach? What ideas will they put into restoring their beach? Read this book here to find out! It is available in 5.5” as well as 8” sizes in hardcover & softcover format. You can customize it to suit all sibling relationships like Elder brother-younger sister, Elder sister-younger brother, Elder sister- younger sister, Elder brother – younger brother This book will show the kids names and character (boy/girl) on the cover & throughout the story. If you want to encourage your kids to think about the environment and become conscious citizens then 'Save the beach' is for YOU. Your kids will learn many complex new words, build their imagination skills and will be motivated to actively work towards saving Mother Earth. This book is a good option if looking for Birthday gifts, birthday return gifts, party favours, Raksha bandhan gifts, back-to-school gifts & more. Check out our other sibling special books here: A1 Summer and Play I spy Customize your Zooboo storybook at a special discount today! Use code MERRY30 For FLAT 30% off on your order!
Gifts for new parents and newly borns under Rs. 499!
Invited for a baby shower & not what to gift? Looking for some practical yet special gifts for newborns & new parents? This quick list will help you select meaningful gifts that show how much you care! Explore our gifting guide for new-borns under Rs. 499! Personalized book that welcomes the new born baby & family Once you know the name of the baby, you can opt for a personalized storybook with the child’s name. ‘Is that you’ is a personalized storybook that welcomes a new born baby into their family. You can add the baby’s name, and birthdate as well as a personal note for them. This cute storybook with the kids name will be appreciated by the parents as well as cherished by the kids even after he/she grows up. Check out the entire book here Montessori wooden toys Wooden toys are the best gifts for new born babies and toddlers. If you’re invited to a baby shower, you can definitely go ahead and shop for some wooden toys because parents can safely give it to their new born kids. Not only are these eco-friendly, but they’re also a safer alternative to plastic for young kids. Check some wooden Montessori based toys here Personalized name pouch Once you know the child’s name you can very well gift them a pouch with their name on it. Parents can use this pouch to store the kids essentials and later as the child grows they can use it for school as well. The best part about this pouch is that is it eco-friendly, child-safe & washable. There are various cute designs for you to pick & add the kids name on. Caddy Bag Another essential item for new parents is a caddy bag. This bag can conveniently fit the kids diapers, small toys, a few notebooks, water bottle & small snack boxes. It is a handy solution for parents to travel with. While you can customize it, but it is nevertheless a great gifting idea for parents-to-be & for baby showers. Check a budget-friendly caddy bag here. Personalized Photo Gifts If you’re close to the new family and have access to pictures of their baby photoshoots or just a few family candids then you can even opt for personalized Photo Gifts. These are always highly appreciated for the thought & effort that goes behind it (don’t worry, we will do all the thinking & effort, you just gather the pictures!) A wooden-finished Framed Print or a Photobook of the Baby or parent-to-be’s Photoshoot or even a Photo calendar – these are all personalized photo keepsakes that the family will treasure for years to come. Explore some ideas here: Keep checking this space for the best gifting ideas, learning tips for kids, reading techniques and ofcourse for the best deals & offers on Zooboo & Zoomin!
Zooboo storybooks & colouring book reviewed by kid bloggers!
1000’s of kids from all over India have been experiencing the power of personalized storybooks. With research-based stories authored by India’s award-winning kids writers, child psychologists, early childhood educators & the likes… trust us when we say that each of the 17 Zooboo storybooks is unique. We asked a few kid bloggers to review their Zooboo experience and here is what they had to share: Is your cat in the Zoo book review by Yuvaan (@yuvaan_singh_deora) “My school planned a field trip to the Zoo. And the same time my mummy got me this book on the Zoo. I loved reading it every day and when I went to the Zoo I enjoyed naming the different animals that I could spot like the elephant, monkey & peacock! I like making the different animal sounds from this book a lot.” - Yuvaan Colouring book review by Shreshthavi (@justclickit28) “After reading my book my mummy gave me another surprise. I got the same story as a colouring book. I kept reading the story and colouring my character in it. I liked it a lot.” - Shreshthavi Traffic Jam Adventure review by @cuppycakes_muffins11 “I got this book in return gift for my friends birthday party. It is a nice book where my parents take me to see the planets show. And I can count a lot of objects from this book. Thank you Aashvi for this gift.” - Kyra Noisy Holiday review by @smitababbles “To be honest I thought this picture book is for kids like my younger sister. But one day I was bored and so I happened to read it. And I found it to be such a beautiful book about a farm and the activities that I could do on a farm. I also learnt about a type of insects called ‘Cicadas’ that were mentioned in this book. Guess what? It is not pronounced as See-Ka-Daas but as Suh-Kaa-Duhz!!” - Pihu Play I Spy reviewed by @akira.kiara “My sister and I sometimes play together, sometimes fight too. But today we sat together and read this book that has our names on it. In this book, we mix different colours to form a new colour. Our mummy taught us that red, yellow and blue are called primary colours. Did you know that?” - Aiara & Kaira If you too are looking for some educational gifts for your kids, or want to spark curiosity for books in your kids then check out all the 17 Zooboo books from ages 0-10! Use code STORY Create a personalized book from Rs. 99 only! ORDER HERE!
6 Ways to Teach Kids Creative Thinking
Why is creativity so important? Research shows that creativity can improve your brain’s cognitive abilities. Plus it has been shown that creative thinking can help our brains develop neural connections and learn new concepts. As you may have experienced, creative activities often improve your child’s mood and help them de-stress or calm down right? And so it is clear that fostering creative thinking in your kids will lead to stronger emotional & brain health. But sometimes, determining where to start can be tough. Read on for 6 tips to help your child explore their imagination and learn to think creatively. Tip #1 Encourage free-play It is recommended to provide some unstructured free time as a way to support creative thinking. Give your child a little time each day to independently explore their own ideas and interests. Also, make time for creative play—or free time that encourages curiosity or creative thinking. Offering your child a pack of crayons and some paper or encouraging them to play pretend with siblings can be great ways to support creative play. Zooboo book ‘I spy’ is all about two siblings playing a game of I spy while learning about primary & secondary colours. Explore this creative book with your kids name in it! Zooboo book: I Spy Tip #2 Explore outdoors Research has shown that getting outside into the nature has known to enhance curiosity, encourage flexible thinking, and help you recharge. Next time the weather is good, pack a picnic in the park. Or read a book with your child in the garden. This Zooboo book ‘Bo-peep’ shows your kid exploring a nature park & learning about the various animal features. Personalize it for your child here! Zooboo storybook: Plays Bo Peep Tip #3 Teach them to ask ‘What if’ questions If you can get your children to ask questions about the world and how it works, they’re more likely to come up with their own unique answers. For example: What if animals could suddenly talk? What if you got wings one day P.S: This Zooboo book ‘Gets Wings’ is a great start to your kids creative thinking journey. Personalize it with your childs name today! Zooboo book: Gets Wing's Tip #4 Bring nature into their learning Involve nature in your child’s day-to-day activities. This helps jiggle their innate sense of curiosity and fosters STEM (Science- Technology-Engineering-Maths) based thinking. For example, for a counting activity let them count leaves instead of blocks. For sorting, encourage them to sort leaves from stems. Introduce your child to the natural elements and weather conditions in this Zooboo book ‘What’s behind the door?’ Zooboo book: what's behind the door? Tip #5 Ask them open-ended questions Asking open-ended questions can help children learn to form their own ideas and develop creative thinking. These are questions that require a longer answer than a yes or no. For example, If you saw a dog outside the temple, chewing on your dad’s shoes, what would you do? This NEW Zooboo storybook ‘Finds a story’ is all about the child thinking about an original story plot. Customize it for your 9-10 year old and let them enjoy a story about thinking creatively. Zooboo book: Find's a story Tip #6 Read Together Research has shown that reading with your child can boost your child’s imagination and problem-solving skills. Make a goal to read a book together every day. If your book has pictures in it, ask your child to guess what the page is about before you read it together. This can help children practice problem-solving, as well as reading comprehension. Inspired to buy your kids some personalized storybooks? Check out 15+ book titles that can be customized as per your kids name & character. Suitable for all kids aged 0-12 Use code STORY for Rs. 300 off on your order!
3 Diwali Gift ideas for kids under Rs. 279!
Diwali is next week. If you’ve thought of gifts for neighbors, friends, family then why leave your kids out! This festive season, we have 3 amazing gifting ideas for kids of all ages. Make most of the sale and order these gifts from Rs. 279 only! Idea #1 Personalize a storybook in their name A gift that is educational, filled with learning concepts & is a keepsake with your kids name – what more could you ask for? Pick from 17 Zooboo storybooks to personalize for kids aged 0-10. Now order them at a discounted price + enjoy Free Economy Shipping. Use code FESTIVE30 for 30% off + free home delivery. Idea #2 Gift them an acrylic puzzle with their photo This 56 pieced acrylic puzzle can be customized with any photo of your choice. There a cutely themed designs for the border as well. Your kids will enjoy this keepsake with their name & photo! Use code HAPPY30 to order this from Rs. 279! Idea #3 A soft cushion with cute themes + your fav memory together Add a bit of personal touch to their room or any corner of the house. Customize a cute designer photo cushion with your favourite photograph. These cushions are also available at 30% off just for this week. Use code HAPPY30 Inspired to create your own customized gifts? Head to www.zooboostory.com to customize your storybooks and to www.zoomin.com for other personalized gift options too!
4 reasons you will LOVE the new storybook ‘Finds a story!’ + launch offer
Team Zooboo is excited to announce the launch of the latest storybook for 8-10 year olds – ‘Finds a story’! You can now personalize it for your kids at a special discounted price. Use code FESTIVE30 at checkout. About the book: In this fun tale, your child will stretch their imagination to look for a story all over the house! But finding an original story is not as easy as it looks right? Then again, maybe you just need to look carefully... because there is a story hidden all around you! Where do you think will they discover a new story? Read this book to find out! Encourage your child’s imagination skills & help them learn new concepts and words with this exciting tale. Preview this fun book by entering your child’s name here. PREVIEW THE BOOK HERE Four reasons why you will LOVE this new book: Story about imagination & creativity Teaches kids the importance of original thinking Learn new words and idioms like ‘make oneself scarce’ Kids will learn about helping in the house & being independent This witty book is written by author Payal Dhar and illustrated by the skilful illustrator Sirjita Sarkar. Guess what? You can now order this book at FLAT 30% off + enjoy FREE Home Delivery! Use code FESTIVE30 and place your orders today! SAVE 30% NOW
6 Tips to make family reading time more fun!
Reading together with family is very good for kids of all ages. Right from inspiring a love of reading books in young children to helping you connect as a family. Most of all, it’s also really fun! But we know that it’s not always easy to plan a family reading time in advance. So forget thinking about reading as something you need to tick off your list and instead imagine storytime as an amazing show that’s about to begin and the excitement in the kids will naturally follow. Here are 6 tips by Team Zooboo to help make family reading time easier to plan and a lot more fun! Read outdoors Make a picnic out of it or carry your books during garden time. A change of scenery adds some excitement to reading time. You can also spot your favourite natural elements around you while reading. Add a game like – Act it out Adding a game gives a fun twist to reading. Give the entire family a few roles to enact. Let kids get into the character and act it out. They will gain confidence + work on their language skills too. Personalize a storybook Personalizing a storybook in your kids name boosts their curiosity while reading it. Studies have shown higher language skill development, vocabulary development and confidence level in kids who read personalized books. Click here to check out personalized storybooks for your kids. Involve every one Sometimes it is good to let someone else take over the lead while reading. Invite an older cousin, neighbour or grandparent to read stories with you. The diversity in voice modulation and creativity piques a kids interest and involvement. Set up a schedule Make a reading schedule. Pin it up at a place where it is visible to all. Try to add a star chart or some reward upon finishing the required reading time. P.S: Making the reading chart can be a fun art activity too! Reading corner A cute cozy dedicated reading corner helps calm them and sets a routine. It doesn’t have to be anything elaborate. A few curtains and pillows with easily accessible books and good light does the trick. Mind buzzing with new ideas to try out? We hope so! If you’re looking for some books to get you started, browse our bestselling personalised books on a wide range of topics and that too for all age-groups! Explore all the 16 book titles here!
Which Zooboo book should I order for 7-9 year olds (part 3)
All children grow & learn at a different pace and as such, the reading ability differs from child to child. However, as per a generic age division, Zooboo books are categorized for ages 0-3, 4-6 & 7-9. Further, there are different areas of development that each book focuses on. Some books include numbers, counting, shapes, colours etc. Some books focus on social skills like being independent, overcoming fears, appreciating nature etc. Language-based concepts like opposites, adjectives, nouns, new vocabulary is covered in some. In this 3 part blog series we have put together a short summary of each of the 16 books, author & illustrator details as well as the key concepts covered in each. This blog will give you details on Zooboo books recommended for 7-9 year olds. Click here to see all the 6 books suited for 0-3 year olds. Click here to see all the 7 books suited for 4-6 year olds. Zooboo books for 7-9 year olds Lost Smile About the book: This fantasy tale will take your child on an exciting adventure in an enchanted forest! In the quest for their lost smile, they will meet magical creatures and explore the woods together. Filled with delightful illustrations and an engaging storyline this book will enhance your child’s imagination and language skills. Author: Naimisha Sanghavi Illustrator: Vipul Mahapurush Key Concepts: Understanding emotions & feelings, creative skills, imagination skills A1 Summer About the book: A touching story about two siblings, this book takes us through the joys of summer vacations spent in our native village. The precious bond between siblings, the simple pleasures of life in a quiet village, the significance of spending time with family, the value of disconnecting from a device and connecting with nature – this beautiful story explores all this and so much more. Bonus: This book can be customized to suit different sibling relationships! Author: Roopa Pai Illustrator: Juliee Mahimkar Key Concepts: Respect for elders, appreciating nature, sibling bonding, having fun without gadgets Noisy Holiday About the book: Hate it or love it, you can’t escape it.... we’re talking about noise! In the ‘Noisy Holiday’, your child will explore different types of sounds. They will also enjoy a weekend spent exploring a beautiful farm! Let’s learn all about sounds, fun activities on a farm, communing with nature, and spending time with loved ones! Author: Vidya Mani Illustrator: Nirzara Verulkar Key Concepts: Types of sounds, farm activities, new vocabulary, appreciating nature, nouns and adjectives Shop all books here
3 steps to inspire & equip your child to dream BIG
“Sooner or later the man who wins, is the man who thinks he can.” — Napoleon Hill https://zooboostory.com/book/what-will-you-be-when-you-grow-up If you think any dream is too big for your child, you are limiting their future before they have even begun to develop the wings to fly. Right now, the slate is blank and the world is their horizon. Encourage and empower your kids to have whatever goals they would like out of their life. When your child shares his/her dreams with you, you realise just how much of a responsibility you have to empower them and encourage them. No matter the age of your child, this conversation is bound to come up where they share what they want to be when they grow up. Research shows that it is important to not laugh or make light of such conversations. This can have a huge impact on children’s confidence, imagination and creativity. In the current uncertain times like these, it’s more important than ever for parents to talk to their kids about the future and help them envision their future success. Whether that means discussing career options, higher education, or what the world might look like when they’re ready to fly the nest – the key is setting bigger goals along with smaller steps to get there. Discover 3 simple steps to inspire and empower your child to dream big! https://zooboostory.com/book/what-will-you-be-when-you-grow-up #1 Start early. Right from an early age, expose your kids to different types of career men and women. This can be as simple as reading books on professions (like the new Zooboo book called ‘What will you be when you grow up?), and as detailed as taking them to career fairs. Expose them to the stories of those great men and women who have achieved their goals like: Bachendri Pal - The first Indian woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest Neil Armstrong - The first human to walk on the moon Barack Obama - First African-American President of the USA Indra Nooyi - Former CEO of PepsiCo https://zooboostory.com/book/what-will-you-be-when-you-grow-up #2 Write it down, act it out If your child shares their dreams with you, no matter how small, silly or childish they may seem to you- do not stop them. This is the first step towards their journey. Help them write it down. You can even create a game of ‘act it out’. Write down different professions – conventional as well as unconventional. Let them pick out a card and act out that profession for you to guess. #3 Equip your child with tools to succeed Encourage them to explore their strengths. Whether they enjoy sports, art, music, cooking, maths, science, reading, or writing – let them engage in whatever their interest lies in. Help them draw up a timetable and practise their hobbies. Teach them the value of resilience. And most importantly, this is the right age to coach them on the importance of hard work, perseverance and dedication. Start early by personalizing their first book full of dreams of the future! Explore 10 professions namely Astronaut, Singer, Vet, Sportsperson, Journalist, Mountaineer, Scientist, Chef, Librarian & Teacher. What will you be when you grow up? Order it here! Introduce your children to different professions Start early with simple books like Zooboo's 'What will you be when you grow up?' book Nothing is impossible if you encourage your kids dreams Order this book in your kids name here https://zooboostory.com/book/what-will-you-be-when-you-grow-up Customize it for your child at Rs. 99 today! Use code STORY
8 Reasons why Zooboo's personalized storybooks are the BEST return gift for parties!
If you are looking for gifts for a birthday boy/girl or return gifts for kids birthday parties then look no further! Zooboo’s personalized storybooks are the best gift for all kids aged 0-9! No need to rush to the market or browse countless websites. Simple log on to www.zooboostory.com. Pick from 12 different books as per the age & interest of the kids. Apply your discount code at checkout, save money & enjoy! Explore 8 reasons why these books are the ideal return gift for kid's parties! #1 Personalized for each child with their name & character (boy/girl) This gift will be so unique there is no other like it in the world! Customize it with the child’s name on the cover and throughout the story! #2 Your child is the HERO of the storybook Since the story is all about them with their name as the main character – they are literally the HERO of their own storybook! #3 Kids of different ages? We have books for 0-9 year olds! There are books for newborn babies right up till 9 year olds. You can preview the entire book before buying. So be sure to judge the reading levels and take your pick! #4 It’s a child-approved educational gift! 1000’s of kids & parents across India have read, gifted, received & loved their Zooboo storybooks. Kids love their name in it & parents love the concepts, new vocab etc. in the books. There are over 20 concepts weaved into gripping storylines & beautiful illustrations! #5 Books to suit all budgets To opt for cost-effective gifts, pick the softcover versions of our books. For a premium quality go for the hardcover. You can pick and choose as per your budget! Read about all 4 variants here. 5.5" Softcover 5.5" hardcover 8" hardcover #6 We will ship it anywhere in India! In case of virtual parties or out station gifts or just for ease of ordering, you should know that we ship to 10,000's of pincodes in India! #7 Add a gift wrap & a personal note card Make your gift extra special. Add a designer giftwrap & personal note to brighten up a little one’s day! #8 We offer special bulk discounts For bulk orders do write to us at customerservice@zoomin.com and we can work out a special discount for you! What are you waiting for!? Order your books at www.zooboostory.com and make your kids party a huge success!
