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10 Ways to Use a Mini Photo Book

Some of the best stories fit in the palm of your hand.

A mini photo book is the easiest way to get memories off your phone and into the hands of the people who matter. Little enough to tuck in a diaper bag, sweet enough to make Grandma cry, and simple enough to finish in one evening.

As low as $11.99 Softcover or wire bound Printed with care in Utah
Hand holding a square mini photo book with two girls on the cover
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Softcover photo book open to a photo of a dad kissing his baby

5×5 Softcover Mini Book

A sleek, glue-bound book that feels like a real storybook. Lovely for gifting, kids' shelves, and coffee tables.

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Small photo book surrounded by printed photos of a mom and child as low as $11.99

5×5 Wire Bound Book

Pages lie completely flat, so it's perfect for writing in, signing, and taping in extra prints.

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Square photo book cover reading 1 year of Mr and Mrs with a wedding photo

Bigger Sizes, Too

Love the idea but want more room? Both styles come in larger sizes, all the way up to 8.5×11.

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Ways to Fill a Mini Book

1

Quiet Book for Little Ones

Simple learning pages with colors, shapes, and favorite faces. Small enough to live in the diaper bag for church, waiting rooms, and long drives.

2

Autograph Book

Perfect for camp, graduation, or a trip to meet favorite characters. Choose wire bound so pages lie flat, and leave space to tape in small prints.

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3

Anniversary Gift

Fill it with photos from your year together and the little moments only you two know. Add a Spotify code of your song for a sweet surprise.

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4

Team or Reunion Highlight Reel

An affordable keepsake for every player, cousin, or classmate. Design one book, then copy it in My Projects to personalize each one.

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5

Celebration Book

Gather messages for a birthday, baptism, retirement, or tribute. Use a wire bound book and leave blank pages for loved ones to write in.

6

Summer Journal

Reading lists, road trip games, favorite treats, and a bored-busting bingo card. Tape in prints as the summer unfolds.

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7

Kids' Memory Books

One book per vacation or school year that kids can actually hold, flip, and love without worry. Your archival prints stay safe in the scrapbook.

8

Wedding Album for Parents

A smaller copy of your wedding story for moms and dads, with family photos and a heartfelt thank-you note tucked inside.

9

Family Recipe Book

Grandma's rolls, holiday favorites, and the stories that go with them. Make a book for every season or every holiday.

Mini photo book cover with a child's hand-drawn house illustration
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Write Your Own Storybook

A Persnickety team member's daughter wrote and illustrated her very own story. Mom scanned each drawing, touched it up, and printed it as a 5×5 softcover book. Now it sits on the shelf right next to the books she loves most.

  • Scan or photograph your child's drawings
  • Add their words to each page
  • Print a copy for them and one for Grandma

Their story, their art, their very own book.

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Show Us Your Mini Books!

Seeing what you make is the best part. Tag @PersnicketyPrints and use #PersnicketyProjects for a chance to be featured.

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Mini Photo Book FAQ

How much does a mini photo book cost?

Mini photo books start as low as $11.99 for a 5×5 wire bound book. The 5×5 softcover mini book is $14.99.

Should I choose softcover or wire bound?

Softcover books feel like a classic storybook and look beautiful on a shelf. Wire bound books lie flat, which makes them best for writing in, autographs, and taping in prints.

Can I make the same book for several people?

Yes! Design one book, then copy the project in My Projects and personalize each one with a name or a special photo.

Can I pick up my order in Utah?

Yes! Choose local pickup at checkout and grab your order at the Orem store, 190 North Orem Blvd.

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More Ways to Keep Memories Close

Flip Photo Books

A little desk-top book on a stand that shows off a new favorite photo every day.

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Meaningful Gifts for Kids

Photo gifts that help little ones feel loved, long after the wrapping paper is gone.

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Custom Bookmarks

Your favorite photo or quote, right where you left off in your book.

Make a bookmark →