a book with your child in the leading role
children listen differently when the story is about them. in this book your child is the main character: they live the adventure from your own photos, illustrated page by page. suddenly bedtime stories get very, very quiet.
building it is free — you only pay when you order.




your photos
your book
made with fonkle
really made with fonkle — click a book and flip through it.
from photo to book
every drawing starts with a real photo
we draw your own moments — the photo on the left, the page it became on the right.
why a fonkle book
- your child recognises themselves on every page
- language matched to their age, from toddler to school kid
- friends, pets and family can play along too
- free preview — you only order once you love it
how it works
- 1
pick your photos
a few clear photos of your child, and of whoever else should be in it.
- 2
we make the story
we write a personal story and draw the illustrations in the style you choose.
- 3
review and order
you page through the whole book in the preview and only order the hardcover once you're happy.
frequently asked
what age is this for?
the stories work best for children from around two to eight. you choose the age yourself, and we adjust the language and the story to match.
can the dog or a best friend be in the book too?
yes. anyone — and any animal — in the photos can get a role in the story.
which languages can the book be in?
at the moment we make books in english and dutch.
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- a book for grandma and grandad, starring their grandchild
for every occasion
- a personal book as a new baby gift — for a boy or a girl
- a book about the first year, for the first birthday
- a book for grandma and grandad, starring their grandchild
- a birthday gift that lasts: a book about the birthday child
- a sinterklaas gift: a book starring your child
- a personal christmas gift: your year as a storybook
- a book for the big brother or sister, when the baby comes
- a book as a goodbye gift for a teacher or the nursery
- swimming diploma earned: a book about that proud day
- a personal book as a first communion gift
- a personal book as a christening gift
- a mother’s day gift from the child: a book about mum
- a father’s day gift: the book of adventures with dad