The Simple Change That Made Storytime So Much Easier
I still remember the first time I sat down with my toddler to read a new book. We’d just settled into the couch with a blanket, my tea was still hot, and I thought we’d have a nice, quiet moment together. But by the time I reached the second line, they were already sliding off my lap, halfway to the toy box.
If you’ve ever read to a child aged 1–3, you know exactly what I mean. You start with the best intentions — maybe it’s before bed, after daycare, or on a rainy afternoon — but keeping them engaged can feel like a race against the clock. Their little hands want to touch, grab, and explore. Their eyes dart to the next thing. And no matter how much you love reading, sometimes you end up skipping pages or closing the book early because they’re just not into it.
What is a Die-Cut Page?
That’s why I design our board books to do more than tell a story — they create moments. Every book is made from thick, durable board, so it can survive the way toddlers really read: turning pages back and forth, poking, tracing, and exploring.
The secret is in the way we make the pages interactive. Using a precise die-cutting process, we shape the board itself into windows, holes, and outlines that are perfectly smooth and safe for small hands. This isn’t just decoration — it’s a deliberate design choice that invites children to peek through, trace shapes, and predict what’s coming next. It turns reading into a hands-on adventure, holding their attention longer and helping them build fine motor skills without them even realising it.
I’ve watched children go from fidgeting to leaning in, eyes wide, running their fingers around a cut-out before flipping the page to see what’s on the other side. The story becomes a game, and the game becomes learning — all while you’re right there, sharing the moment.
Built for Busy Little Hands
When the book holds their attention, something shifts for you, too. You’re no longer rushing to finish before they wriggle away. Instead, you can slow down, laugh together, and ask little questions like, “What do you see through there?” or “Can you find the next shape?” It’s in those moments — the giggles, the pointing, the “again!” at the end — that reading turns into something you both want to repeat.
A Book That’s Fun for Adults Too
Those moments are why I started making these books. Because storytime should be a joy, not a battle. If you’d like to see the difference for yourself, take a look at our most popular interactive board books →. You’ll see just how much joy these shapes bring to 1–3 year olds — and how they turn a simple board book into a real adventure.
Every page is designed to spark curiosity, encourage learning, and stand up to daily toddler adventures.