Kept Stories
Printable keepsake · PDF
A story book your grandparent fills in by hand.
Print it at home, give it with a pen, and keep their stories for good.
What's inside the book
- 44 letter-size pages in large, easy-to-read type with wide lines for handwriting.
- Two covers, Grandma's and Grandpa's. Print one, or both for two books.
- 62 questions in 8 chapters, from childhood to the advice they'd pass on.
- 5 photo pages, a family tree and a letter to the grandchildren.
- A short guide to filling it in together at the holiday table.
The chapters
- Where I come from
- Growing up
- School days
- Starting out
- Love and family
- Holidays and traditions
- Being a grandparent
- What I have learned
Why paper
Nothing to log into
No app, no weekly emails, no account. Your grandparent writes with a pen, at their own pace.
Easy on the eyes
Big type and roomy lines, so the writing is the only work.
Print it again
Lost a page, or want a copy for each grandchild? Print the file as often as your family needs.
A peek at the pages
How do I print it?
Open the PDF and print on letter paper at actual size, in color or black and white. Punch the pages for a binder, or take them to a print shop to bind.
What is in the free sample?
Both covers, the guide, two question pages and a photo page. The full 44-page book is $9, below.