For your godson
A gift that tells your godson who he is to God
The best godson gift is one that keeps your promise as his godparent: to help him know God for himself. A personalized storybook with his name, his face and his world, that tells him who he is to God, is read again and again. It opens with your dedication, so he knows his godparent chose it.
11 gifts for a godson, from his godmother or godfather
1. A personalized book about who he is to God
His name, face and world in a bedtime story of God's love, with your dedication signed as his godparent. It is read again and again, even when you live far away.
2. A letter from you, sealed for later
Write why you said yes to being his godparent, and what you pray for him. Seal it for his 13th birthday or confirmation.
3. A story Bible with his name inside
A good story Bible for young children, with a note from you on the first page. He will read it for years.
4. A framed blessing for his room
One verse or blessing he can see every morning, such as Numbers 6:24-26: "The Lord bless you and keep you."
5. A recorded bedtime story in your voice
Record yourself reading his favorite book. When you live far away, your voice at bedtime is a gift.
6. A yearly day with you
Promise one outing every birthday, just the two of you. It becomes the gift to look forward to all year.
7. A prayer journal you keep for him
Write one short prayer for him each month. Give him the journal one day, when the time is right.
8. A keepsake box for your cards and letters
A simple box where his parents keep everything you send. One day he will open it and see years of love.
9. A cross or small faith keepsake
For families who wear or display one. Ask the parents first, and choose something simple that lasts.
10. A worship playlist for bedtime
A short list of gentle songs about God's love, for his parents to play at night.
11. A savings start with a note
A small gift for later, with a note that says what you hope he will build with it.
What he will remember
A boy forgets most presents by spring. He remembers the people who kept showing up, and the words he heard again and again. A bedtime book that tells him he is loved by God keeps your part in that, every time it is read.
Why this book works for a godson
It uses his name, his photo and details from his life, so he sees himself in a story of God's love. It speaks ten truths from Scripture about who he is. Your dedication opens it. His parents read it with him at bedtime; you can read it with him on a visit or a video call.
A book that does what you promised to do
You said yes to helping this child know God. This book keeps saying it for you, every night it is read, wherever you live.
- Their name, their face and the details of their own life, drawn into a storybook of God's love.
- Ten truths from Scripture about who they are to God, read aloud at bedtime.
- A dedication page in your own words, signed as their Godmother or Godfather.
- Their cover and 3 inside pages are yours to see first, at no cost. You approve every page before we print.
Made for children aged 3 to 6. Hardcover, $67.00.
Questions godparents ask
What is a good gift for a godson?
Choose a gift that helps him know God, not only one he plays with. A personalized book that tells him by name who he is to God, with your dedication inside, does that every time it is read. A letter from you makes it the gift he keeps.
What should a godmother give her godson?
Give him words that last as well as something to open: a book that tells him by name who he is to God, signed by you, and a short letter about why you said yes. Then keep showing up, wherever you live.
What can a godfather give his godson?
A godfather can give words that last: a book that tells his godson he is loved by God, signed by him, and a short note about why he said yes. Then keep showing up. A call on his birthday means a lot to a growing boy.
Can an aunt, uncle or family friend give this book too?
Yes. Anyone who has said yes to helping a child know God can give it. You write the dedication in your own words, so the child knows who chose it for them.
My godchild lives far away. Does this still work?
Yes. That is one of the best reasons to give it. The parents read it at bedtime, and your words open the book. You can also read it together on a video call. You are not in the room, but your blessing is.
Do I need the parents' help to make the book?
A little. You need a clear photo of your godchild and a few details about their life, such as their favorite things and the people they love. Ask the parents first. Most are glad to help when they hear what it is for.