Keepsake journal for eight-year-olds
Being eight, in their own words
A keepsake journal for eight-year-olds to fill in, look back on and keep. This year’s theme: growth, self-trust and everyday moments.
- For a eightth birthday present that means a bit more
- For children who like to write, draw and think things through
- For parents who want this year remembered in their child’s own words
Sold and delivered by Amazon, so checkout, delivery and returns are the ones you already know.
Sound familiar?
This year will go faster than you think
Eight is a year of growing up a little at a time: more independence, stronger opinions, and learning to trust themselves.
Their favourite things change every few months, and the photos and school reports don’t show what it actually felt like to be them.
A gentler way
Let them write their own record of the year
The Year of Being 8 gives them a private place to write and draw about themselves: what they’re good at, who matters to them, what they love doing, and what they hope for.
Some days they’ll have lots to say, and other days just a little. The journal tells them both are perfectly fine.
What it is
A whole year of being eight
Gentle prompts in calm, simple pages, made to fill in at their own pace.
- 01
All about me
Strengths, what makes them special, and a day that felt like them.
- 02
Feelings and people
Words for big feelings, what helps, and the people and friends who care about them.
- 03
Dreams and memories
Hobbies, favourite books and films, three wishes, and a note for future me.
Take a look inside
A look inside
These are real spreads from The Year of Being 8.
A note from Rebecca
I wanted a birthday present that would still matter in ten years. Each journal opens by telling them that some days they might have lots to say, and other days just a little, and both are perfectly fine.
Collect one each year and you’ll have a shelf of who they were at every age.
Rebecca x
What's inside
Everything in the journal
- Hello, you! and how to use this journal
- About me: strengths, what makes me special, what helps me feel calm
- How I feel, with a word bank of feelings and what helps with big ones
- The people who are important to me, family and friends
- School life, going outside and my five senses
- Play, movement, favourite books, films and hobbies
- My dream bedroom, perfect pets and my perfect party
- Three wishes, things I’m proud of and my best outfit
- A day in my life, imagining my future, and a note for future me
- 102 pages in total
The simple bit
Paperback or hardcover, it’s your choice
- The paperback is lighter and a little cheaper.
- The hardcover is sturdier, good for a gift or a keepsake meant to last.
- Both have the same pages, printed and delivered by Amazon.
The Year of Being 8
£9.99paperback, at the time of writing
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Questions
Things people ask me
Is it right for my eight-year-old?
It’s written for children who are eight, or turning eight. If they’re between ages, choose the year they’re about to start, as they’ll fill it in over the coming months.
Will they need help filling it in?
Most children this age can use it on their own, with help spelling now and then. Many pages can be drawn rather than written.
Paperback or hardcover?
The pages are the same. Hardcover is sturdier and lasts better on a shelf, and paperback is lighter and a little cheaper.
Is it a good birthday present?
Yes. It’s a thoughtful present for a eightth birthday, and lovely to give alongside a set of pens.
What if they start partway through the year?
That’s fine. Nothing is dated, so they can start any time and fill it in at their own pace.
Something I haven't answered? Email me at hello@mazomoon.com and I'll get back to you.
Keep being eight in their words
One journal now, and a shelf of them as they grow.
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