Milestone Press Australia publishers of stylish record books

We love this stylish diary! The Master Plan is hot off the press and has a date system from October 2008 through to January 2010. Bound in Italian fabric with a detachable address book and birthday planner combination, there is enough space for each date, and even has a section to record dinner plans. Available in red or beige for $34.95. Visit milestonepress.com.au

Need a gift for new or expecting parents? If you don't want to risk your carefully selected stuffed toy blending in with the inevitable horde, check out Milestone Press.

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A truly personal record book, this has pull-out pages to suit all families, including sheets on adoption and IVF.

Feeling guilty that you haven't scrapbooked every last breath your little angel took since birth? At least you can start now, and in a pared-down way that won't leave you with paper cuts up to your elbows. My School Days is a stylish record book that you can fill in from preschool to Year 12, with space for them to fill in information about themselves, their hobbies and likes and dislikes. There's even room for photos and a pocket for each year in which to keep a selection of favourite artwork, report cards or certificates. Way better than a box under the bed in the spare room.

A baby book that prompts me to note down all the important things, like the date they first try vegemite!

"A Book About Me - a stylishly packaged book for parents to record their child's life from the womb to prep school - has sold 4000 copies in a year and earned a second print run, a rare feat for a self-published book. Its creators, Annabel Cornfoot and Fiona Collie, have already covered printing and design costs of about $40,000 and aim to sell another 4000 by the end of the year. And they expect the latest release from their Milestone Press imprint, My School Days, to sell even better. Ms Cornfoot says while "baby books arenâ€™t for everyone", My School Days will enjoy broad appeal as a "nice way to collect and record your childrenâ€™s memories."

"we designed it with a chunky spine so it can fit a lot. Each year level has a pocket for storing things, like school reports, photos or drawings. There are also lists to complete such as (your childâ€™s) favourite singer and books and favourite, and least favourite subjects."

"The contemporary Australian family can take many different shapes and and forms, not just the stereotypical nuclear variety. This new baby book, A Book About Me, allows families to create a record that celebrates the arrival of a brand new member, with pages that can be added or removed to reflect your family's structure."

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June 2006

New Books for Children
A book created to record the memories and milestones of a newborn.
It takes a functional approach to scrapbooking, offering a range of memory prompts to inspire and motivate parents. It also includes removable pages to tailor the book to suit you.

New Book for Bub
"We realised there was a gap in the market for a stylish baby book that didn't have photos of someone else's children, or licensed characters. They're unisex so its a great gift."

Book Reviews
Madeleine Bonutto
"I have seen many record books over the years and A Book About Me stands out for a number of reasons. Firstly it is comprehensive, providing space to collate memories of pregnancy and birth, as well as the family, home and world into which your baby is born."

"Pages I particularly enjoyed were My Australian Childhood (first vegemite, freddo frog, day at the beach etc) and Unforgettable Moments (strangest place I've had my nappy changed - I'd love to hear all the answers to that one!).

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Natal Attraction
It seems the only celebrities not up the duff these days are the Duffs, but there's a lot of procreating going on in the real world too. A Book About Me enables parents to record significant milestones but also add or remove pages. There's even a special section for adoptees. (Buy in bulk for Brad and Angelina.)