Personalised Letters for Kids
Very few children get mail addressed just to them — most of what arrives in a letterbox is for the adults in the house, so when an envelope actually has a child's name on it, it tends to get noticed before anyone's even said a word, sometimes before it's fully out of the letterbox. That's the idea Paddy Pigeon grew from — you can read more about it on Our Story.
That's the moment Paddy Pigeon is built around, once a month, for a year. Every envelope carries your child's name, and on the Personalised plan, Cubby's letters inside are personalised for them too — so even though the adventure itself is the same story every child follows, it still feels like it was made for them, because part of it was.
The waiting is part of it
Because a new letter is only due once a month, there's a stretch of genuine anticipation between deliveries — long enough that the next one is actually looked forward to, not just expected. That gap does more work than people usually credit it for. It's real snail mail, not a notification, and that's part of the point.
What's inside the envelope
Alongside the letter, most months include a small keepsake or activity connected to that part of the story — something to hold, not just read. The format is shown in full on our What's Inside section.
How the personalisation works
You provide your child's name at setup, and it appears on every envelope. Choose the Personalised plan and Cubby's letters are personalised for your child every month, with a personalised birthday card and a birthday surprise from Cubby as well. Paddy's note is for the grown-ups, with an activity to try together. The adventure story itself is the same for every child — what's personal is how it's addressed and introduced to yours. Setup is covered on our How It Works section.
Starting a subscription
Monthly is an easy way to see how it lands before committing further, and Prepaid (one payment for the full year, nothing to renew) is on our Plans section too, and the full details of how billing works are on our Monthly Letter Subscription page. It also makes a thoughtful gift for a grandchild if you're buying for someone else's child.
Questions about personalised letters
Is the whole letter personalised, or just the envelope?
Their name is on every envelope. On the Personalised plan, Cubby's letters are personalised for them too, and Paddy adds a note for the grown-ups. The adventure story itself is the same one every child follows.
Can I choose what happens in the story?
The story is the same adventure every child follows; the personal part is your child's name on the envelope and, on the Personalised plan, Cubby's letters to them.
What do I need to provide besides their name?
A few basic details at setup — nothing further is needed from you each month.
Will it work for a younger child who can't read independently?
Yes — most letters are read aloud with younger children and enjoyed independently as they get older.
Is this different from a personalised storybook?
Yes — it's an ongoing monthly experience with a new letter and keepsake each time, rather than a single finished item.