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    Birthday messages to make them beam

    Lost for words? Get inspired with these smashing birthday messages.


    We love a great birthday message. Whether it’s scribbled in a card or iced on a cake (and perhaps a little wobbly), or printed in one of our personalized birthday books, it’s the perfect way to make someone feel marvellous on their special day. Nothing makes someone beam like words written with love – just for them! That’s why we love printing your personal dedications on the first page of our books, absolutely free. 

    But what IS the best message for a birthday? Whether you’re writing a birthday dedication for your son, daughter, husband, sister or best friend, we’re here to help you find the right words to make them twinkle with delight. Scroll for some rather splendid birthday message inspiration...

    Birthday dedication message

    Sweet happy birthday messages for a little one

    • Happy Birthday! Thank you for making this year one of joy, laughter and giggles! We’re so proud of you and we can’t wait to see all the wonderful things that you do.

    • Happy Birthday!  What an amazing first year it’s been. You have brought so much sunshine into our lives. We hope you’ll keep shining brightly.

    • Happy Birthday to our little star! We love you to the moon and back.

    • Happy Birthday! Wherever life takes you, always remember to believe in yourself – and never forget that you are loved very, very much.

    • Happy Birthday! We wish you a lifetime of adventure. This book is just the beginning.

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    Birthday messages for kids of all ages

    • Happy Birthday!  You’re growing into an amazingly smart, funny little human, who makes us SO proud every day. Keep being exactly who you are.

    • Happy Birthday to our little adventurer! Remember that the world is your oyster. You can be anything you want to be.

    • Happy Birthday! Wherever you go and whatever you do, always remember to be kind, courageous and curious.

    • Happy Birthday! We hope that you enjoy this story and that, throughout your life, all your wildest and most wonderful wishes come true!

    • Happy Birthday! You are so loved by everyone who knows you. Watching you grow has been our favourite adventure and we can’t wait to see what the future has in store for you.

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    Birthday messages for mom or dad

    • Happy Birthday to the person who looks after us and who makes every day an adventure! You might not wear a cape, but you’re our hero.

    • Happy Birthday to the best Mommy/Daddy in the world. You amaze us every day and we are so incredibly lucky to have you.

    • Happy Birthday to the person who knows how to make us giggle and grin, whatever mood we’re in. You’re our absolute rock.

    • Happy Birthday to the kindest, wisest, warmest person I know. You’re amazing!

    • Happy Birthday to the best hug-giver, bruise-soother, sandwich-maker and entertainer in the world! You’re a marvel and we are so lucky to have you.

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    A touching birthday message to a best friend

    • Happy Birthday! Thank you for always being there, whatever the weather. You’re a ray of sunshine.

    • Happy Birthday! Thank you for all the late nights and the lazy mornings, for listening to me and laughing with me, for being there through thick and thin. I don’t know what I’d do without you!

    • Happy Birthday to my #1 biggest fan. I love you very much.

    • Happy Birthday to my favourite person to get into trouble with. Here’s to many more adventures to come.

    More birthday inspiration this way!