The Birthday Interview Book is a free 12-page printable PDF for families celebrating each birthday. It includes birthday interview, this birthday, birthday photo, handprint or drawing and birthday letter, in A4, US Letter and a hyperlinked digital version. Every page is undated, so you can start on any day and print as many copies as you need.

Start a sweet tradition with this birthday interview book. Ask the same kids birthday questions every year and watch the answers change, with a birthday page, photo, handprint, letter and a summary of every year.

What's inside the birthday interview book

  • Birthday Interview
  • This Birthday
  • Birthday Photo
  • Handprint or Drawing
  • Birthday Letter
  • Birthdays at a Glance
  • Notes

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All 12 pages of the US Letter version, exactly as they print. Tap a page to see it larger.

  • 1. Cover
  • 2. This Book Belongs To
  • 3. Contents
  • 4. Birthday Interview
  • 5. Birthday Interview
  • 6. This Birthday
  • 7. Birthday Photo
  • 8. Handprint or Drawing
  • 9. Birthday Letter
  • 10. Birthdays at a Glance
  • 11. Notes
  • 12. Thank you page

Who this birthday interview book is for

This book is for parents who want to interview their child every birthday and watch answers change over the years. It suits families with children from about three years old through the teen years, grandparents who want a lovely tradition and parents who love keepsakes. Children's answers about their favorite food, best friend or dream job change so much from year to year, and reading them back later is pure joy. A few minutes on each birthday creates a treasure for the whole family.

How to use your birthday interview book

Ask the interview questions, record this birthday, add a photo and handprint or drawing, write a letter and fill in birthdays at a glance. On or near each birthday, sit with your child and ask the interview questions, writing their answers exactly as they say them. Fill in the this birthday page with height, age and how you celebrated. Add a photo, then trace a handprint or let your child draw a picture. Write a birthday letter to your child to read when they are older. Note each year on the birthdays at a glance page so you can see the whole story together.

Formats included

A4 PDF

For printing in most of the world (210 × 297 mm).

US Letter PDF

For printing in the US and Canada (8.5 × 11 in).

Digital PDF

Hyperlinked tabs for tablets and PDF annotation apps.

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Birthday Interview Book questions

Can I use it every year?

Yes. Other pages in the 12-page birthday interview book include "Birthday Interview", "This Birthday" and "Birthday Photo", so related notes stay together. Download it free, print only the pages you need and add more copies of any page later. Print the A4 or US Letter PDF as often as you need, or write in the digital version on a tablet.

Is there a handprint page?

Yes. Look for the "Handprint or Drawing" page in the 12-page birthday interview book. Print the A4 or US Letter PDF as often as you need, or write in the digital version on a tablet. Every page is undated, so you can start any day and reprint a page whenever it fills up.

Can I write a birthday letter?

Yes. Look for the "Birthday Letter" page in the 12-page birthday interview book. Every page is undated, so you can start any day and reprint a page whenever it fills up. Download it free, print only the pages you need and add more copies of any page later.

Is the Birthday Interview Book really free?

Yes, the Birthday Interview Book is completely free for personal use. Download the 12-page PDF without an account or email address, print it at home as often as you like and share the page link with friends. FolarraStudio is free to use. In the future, a few clearly labeled ads may help keep it free.

What size is the Birthday Interview Book?

The Birthday Interview Book comes in A4 (210 x 297 mm) and US Letter (8.5 x 11 inches), plus a hyperlinked digital PDF for tablets. Choose the file that matches the paper in your printer and print at Actual size or 100%, so nothing is cut off. Both paper sizes have the same 12 pages.