personalised hardcover book

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.

original photo the book Het geheim van de slapende dino was made from

your photos

your book

see the whole preview firstreal hardcover, deliveredfrom your own photossecure payment

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. 1

    pick your photos

    a few clear photos of your child, and of whoever else should be in it.

  2. 2

    we make the story

    we write a personal story and draw the illustrations in the style you choose.

  3. 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.

ready to create your story?

in a few minutes you'll have a preview of your own book.

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