Dinkleboo

Dinkleboo: personalized children's books with shipping from the United States

Dinkleboo is a publisher specializing in personalized children's books that operates through its online store. The company launched in 2014 and, according to its own presentation, has sold over 2 million books worldwide. Its catalog is aimed at children aged 0 to 8 and is organized by age, gender, themes, and characters, with personalization options that allow each copy to be adapted to the recipient.

Catalog of personalized books

The store offers personalized story books that can be filtered by age (0-3 years, 3-6 years, and over 6 years), by gender (boys and girls), and by themes such as adventure, imagination, learning, family, Christmas, dinosaurs, unicorns, princesses and princes, vehicles, animals, and birthdays, among others. The catalog includes titles such as First Christmas For You, 1st Birthday, The Monster Truck, Search & Find, Visits the Zoo, Goodnight, Visits the Farm, The Mermaids, The Underwater Adventure, Lights Up Christmas, Learns to Count, The Superhero, First Christmas, The Firefighter, The Little Digger, The Princess and Her Pony, The Dinosaur, The Ballerina, Loves You - Grandparent(s), and From A to Z. The website shows product counts by category: 36 books for boys, 34 for girls, 48 avatars, 28 adventures, 37 imagination, 12 learning, 8 family, and 19 Christmas.

Personalization options

The personalization process allows you to add the child's name in each book and, in some titles, choose the gender, hair color, hairstyle, eye color, and skin tone of the character, as well as include other characters. The company offers the possibility of incorporating up to four different characters alongside the child, plus options to include parents, grandparents, siblings, or friends. You can also write a personal dedication that is printed on the first page. Avatar books allow you to create an illustrated character that reflects the child's appearance, although real photographs are not used. The customer can preview the full story and choose between softcover or hardcover and the book size.

Production, shipping, and guarantee

Each copy is custom-made and undergoes quality control before shipping, which is done within 1 to 3 business days from the company's factories in Utah or Washington, D.C. Delivery in the United States takes between 3 and 10 business days depending on the shipping method chosen, with express and expedited options available. The company offers free shipping on orders over $80 and a 100% satisfaction guarantee against manufacturing defects. For defective products reported within 30 days of receipt, the company repairs or replaces the item; for returns of non-defective products, the customer bears the shipping costs and a 10% restocking and handling fee may apply. Accepted payment methods are Visa, Mastercard, and PayPal, with Apple Pay available on mobile devices.

Name labels and complementary gifts

In addition to books, Dinkleboo sells name labels in various formats: rectangular, mini, round, shoe, mixed, and allergy. The company also offers gift wrapping and personalized messages, and allows orders of multiple copies of the same book with different names, which is useful for siblings, gifts, or keepsakes for grandparents.

Customer service and user account

The store has a FAQ section organized into categories such as story books, shipping information, orders, account, and returns. To place an order, you do not need to create an account beforehand: simply enter your email address and a six-digit code to log in or register. Having an account allows you to access saved projects and order history. Account details can be modified from the profile, although the linked email address cannot be changed. The company also offers bulk discounts and a newsletter with a $10 discount on the next purchase for new subscribers.