Get the printed book there in time
Every book is printed to order. The printer takes 3 to 5 business days, then the shipping speed you choose takes over.
The dates below use the slow end of both, plus two extra days for busy carriers, so they are dates you can rely on rather than hope for.
The free cover preview and the first two pages take a few minutes. The whole book is usually finished within the hour. Only the printing and the mail take days.
Christmas and Hanukkah, Friday, December 25
Order a printed book by these dates for delivery to a US address. Pick the shipping speed at checkout.
| Shipping speed | Typical transit | Order by |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 7-10 days in transit | Wednesday, December 2 |
| Priority | 5-7 days in transit | Monday, December 7 |
| Expedited | 3-5 days in transit | Wednesday, December 9 |
| Express | 2-3 days in transit | Friday, December 11 |
Outside the United States: order by Tuesday, November 24. Books are printed at the facility nearest the address, and the printer's international estimates are wide, so this date carries extra room.
Digital book: arrives instantly, any time up to Thursday, December 24. It reads beautifully on a tablet and prints at home.
Valentine's Day, Sunday, February 14
Order a printed book by these dates for delivery to a US address. Pick the shipping speed at checkout.
| Shipping speed | Typical transit | Order by |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 7-10 days in transit | Thursday, January 21 |
| Priority | 5-7 days in transit | Tuesday, January 26 |
| Expedited | 3-5 days in transit | Thursday, January 28 |
| Express | 2-3 days in transit | Monday, February 1 |
Outside the United States: order by Thursday, January 14. Books are printed at the facility nearest the address, and the printer's international estimates are wide, so this date carries extra room.
Digital book: arrives instantly, any time up to Saturday, February 13. It reads beautifully on a tablet and prints at home.
Easter, Sunday, March 28
Order a printed book by these dates for delivery to a US address. Pick the shipping speed at checkout.
| Shipping speed | Typical transit | Order by |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 7-10 days in transit | Thursday, March 4 |
| Priority | 5-7 days in transit | Tuesday, March 9 |
| Expedited | 3-5 days in transit | Thursday, March 11 |
| Express | 2-3 days in transit | Monday, March 15 |
Outside the United States: order by Thursday, February 25. Books are printed at the facility nearest the address, and the printer's international estimates are wide, so this date carries extra room.
Digital book: arrives instantly, any time up to Saturday, March 27. It reads beautifully on a tablet and prints at home.
Mother's Day, Sunday, May 9
Order a printed book by these dates for delivery to a US address. Pick the shipping speed at checkout.
| Shipping speed | Typical transit | Order by |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 7-10 days in transit | Thursday, April 15 |
| Priority | 5-7 days in transit | Tuesday, April 20 |
| Expedited | 3-5 days in transit | Thursday, April 22 |
| Express | 2-3 days in transit | Monday, April 26 |
Outside the United States: order by Thursday, April 8. Books are printed at the facility nearest the address, and the printer's international estimates are wide, so this date carries extra room.
Digital book: arrives instantly, any time up to Saturday, May 8. It reads beautifully on a tablet and prints at home.
Father's Day, Sunday, June 20
Order a printed book by these dates for delivery to a US address. Pick the shipping speed at checkout.
| Shipping speed | Typical transit | Order by |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 7-10 days in transit | Thursday, May 27 |
| Priority | 5-7 days in transit | Tuesday, June 1 |
| Expedited | 3-5 days in transit | Thursday, June 3 |
| Express | 2-3 days in transit | Monday, June 7 |
Outside the United States: order by Thursday, May 20. Books are printed at the facility nearest the address, and the printer's international estimates are wide, so this date carries extra room.
Digital book: arrives instantly, any time up to Saturday, June 19. It reads beautifully on a tablet and prints at home.
Missed the date?
The digital book is the same 12-page story, illustrated the same way, and it arrives the moment it is finished. Read it together on a tablet on the morning itself, or print the pages at home. If you would still like the hardcover, order it as well and let them know a printed copy is on its way.
Every purchase includes the digital book. A printed edition can be ordered any time afterward from the finished story.
Common questions
When do I need to order a printed book for Christmas and Hanukkah?
For delivery to a US address, order by Wednesday, December 2 with standard shipping, or by Friday, December 11 with express shipping. Outside the United States, order by Tuesday, November 24. Printing takes 3 to 5 business days before shipping begins.
What if I miss the order-by date?
The digital book arrives instantly, any time, so it can still be a gift on the morning itself, read together on a tablet or printed at home. A printed edition can be ordered afterward from the finished story.
How long does the book itself take to make?
The free cover preview and the first two pages take a few minutes. The whole 12-page book is usually finished within the hour. Only the printing and the mail take days.
Start with the free cover
A few minutes now, and the book is ready long before the mail matters.
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