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Have you ever asked your mum who her first love was?

Grandad, Tell Me

From the bestselling creator of the 'give &amp; get back' series, a beautifully designed guided journal that invites our grandfathers to record the story of their lives, creating a personal keepsake for generations to come 
 
Grandad, Tell Me contains all the questions you always wanted to ask your grandfather. What was your first job and how did you get it? Can you recall the first time you fell in love? What are the best decisions you made in your life? - and many, many more. 
 
From the favourite flavours and mundane chores of his childhood to the hopes and dreams he holds today, these prompts will piece together a deeply personal keepsake, one that reminds us what is really important in life: the people we love and the stories we share with one another.

Elma van Vliet is the creator of a series of books that address people's universal longing to know who they are and where they come from. She believes that we can make the world a better place by helping people to record and share stories and connect with others. Her books have been published in 12 countries and sold more than 5 million copies worldwide. She lives in Delft in the Netherlands.

Grandad, Tell Me contains all the questions you always wanted to ask your grandfather. What was your first job and how did you get it? Can you recall the first time you fell in love? What are the best decisions you made in your life? - and many, many more. 
 
From the favourite flavours and mundane chores of his childhood to the hopes and dreams he holds today, these prompts will piece together a deeply personal keepsake, one that reminds us what is really important in life: the people we love and the stories we share with one another.

A Give & Get Back Book

Dad, Tell Me

Perfect for father's day: a gift book that asks your Dad to share his experiences, dreams and wishes, creating a personal treasury of memories 
 
Dad, Tell Me is a gift book that gives back, asking your father to record everything from his favourite band as a teenager and his childhood games to his proudest accomplishment and first memory of you. Give it to him as a gift, get it back as a chronicle of his life. The end result will be a deeply personal keepsake, one that helps you to remember what is really important in life: the people we love and the stories we share with one another. 
 
More than three million people worldwide have used Elma van Vliet's "Tell Me" books to tell their family's stories.

Dad, Tell Me is the only journal that prompts your father to share his experiences, dreams and wishes, asking him to record everything from his favourite band as a teenager and his childhood games to his proudest accomplishment and first memory of you. Give it to him as a gift, get it back as a chronicle of his life. The end result will be a deeply personal keepsake, one that helps you to remember what is really important in life: the people we love and the stories we share with one another. 
 
More than three million people worldwide have used Elma van Vliet's "Tell Me" books to tell their family's stories.

Grandma, Tell Me

The international bestseller that invites our grandmothers to record the story of their lives, creating a personal keepsake for generations to come 
 
Every grandmother holds a treasure trove of memories and mysteries that are yet to be discovered. Grandma, Tell Me contains all the questions you always wanted to ask your grandmother: What kind of toys did you play with as a child? What did a typical school day look like? What are your memories of your grandparents? Who was your first love? How did you meet your husband? What would you have done differently if you were given the chance? - and many, many more. 
 
 This is a loving and personal gift for every grandmother. When given back, her precious life and memories can be preserved for all time.

Every grandmother holds a treasure trove of memories and mysteries that are yet to be discovered. Grandma, Tell Me contains all the questions you always wanted to ask your grandmother: What kind of toys did you play with as a child? What did a typical school day look like? What are your memories of your grandparents? Who was your first love? How did you meet your husband? What would you have done differently if you were given the chance? - and many, many more. 
 
 This is a loving and personal gift for every grandmother. When given back, her precious life and memories can be preserved for all time.

Mum, Tell Me

THE BELOVED GIFT BOOK, OVER 5 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE 
 
A gift for your mum, a lifetime of stories for you. 
 
Mum, Tell Me is the beautiful keepsake gift book and guided journal, inviting your mother to share her memories, dreams, and wishes, asking her to record everything from her favourite band as a teenager and her childhood games to her proudest accomplishment and her first memory of you. 
 
It’s full of curious, fun and surprising questions about her life – questions you'd always wondered about, and plenty you hadn't. 
 
- What did you want to be when you grew up? 
- Did you ever have your heart broken? 
- What is one of the most beautiful or special things you've achieved in life? 
- How did motherhood change you? 
 
Mum can write or put photographs or anything she wishes in its pages, transforming it into a lasting chronicle of her dreams and stories. Then she gives it back to you, so you can treasure her memories forever.<ul><li>A beautiful gift for Mother's Day, her birthday, Christmas, or any occasion.</li><li>144 pages to fill with memories. A thoughtful and elegant edition, with a clean and contemporary design.</li><li>Divided into four thematic sections: childhood and growing up; love and motherhood; free time and hobbies; who you are now.</li><li>A customizable gift book that will become a wonderful family keepsake and can be the starting point for great conversations.</li></ul> 
The end result will be a deeply personal keepsake, one that helps you remember what is really important in life: the people we love and the stories we share with one another.

Mum, Tell Me is the only journal that prompts your mother to share her memories, dreams, and wishes, asking her to record everything from her favourite band as a teenager and her childhood games to her proudest accomplishment and her first memory of you. Give it to her as a gift, get it back as a chronicle of her life. The end result will be a deeply personal keepsake, one that helps you remember what is really important in life: the people we love and the stories we share with one another. 
 
More than three million people worldwide have used her books to tell their family's stories.

The original give & get back book

Dad, Tell Me Your Story

PERFECT FOR FATHER'S DAY: THE BELOVED GIFT BOOK, OVER 5 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE 
 
A gift for your dad, a lifetime of stories for you. 
 
This journal is a very special gift for your dad that prompts him to share his experiences, dreams and wishes, asking him to record everything from his favourite band as a teenager and his childhood games to his proudest accomplishment and first memory of you. Give it to him and then get it back as a chronicle of his life. The end result will be a deeply personal keepsake, one that helps you to remember what is really important in life: the people we love and the stories we share with one another.<ul><li>A beautiful gift for Father's Day, his birthday, Christmas, or any occasion.</li><li>160 pages to fill with memories. A thoughtful and elegant edition, with a clean and contemporary design.</li><li>Divided into four thematic sections: childhood and growing up; love and fatherhood; free time and hobbies; who you are now.</li><li>A customizable gift book that will become a wonderful family keepsake and can be the starting point for great conversations.</li></ul> 
The end result will be a deeply personal keepsake, one that helps you remember what is really important in life: the people we love and the stories we share with one another.

This journal is a very special gift for your dad that prompts him to share his experiences, dreams and wishes, asking him to record everything from his favourite band as a teenager and his childhood games to his proudest accomplishment and first memory of you. Give it to him and then get it back as a chronicle of his life. The end result will be a deeply personal keepsake, one that helps you to remember what is really important in life: the people we love and the stories we share with one another.

Elma van Vliet

The original give and get back journal – over 5 million copies sold worldwide 
 
This journal is a very special gift for your mum that she gives back to you, full of memories. 
It’s a chance to ask her the questions you'd always wondered about, and plenty you hadn't. Questions like: 
 
- Did you have a favourite toy when you were a little girl? 
- What did you want to be when you grew up? 
- What is one of the most special things you've achieved in life? 
Mum can write or put photographs or anything she wishes in its pages, transforming it into a lasting chronicle of her dreams and stories. Then she gives it back to you, so you can treasure her memories forever.

Elma van Vliet

Books by Elma van Vliet

Series by Elma van Vliet

Tell Me

Articles featuring Elma van Vliet

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