a book for grandma and grandad, starring their grandchild
grandparents have everything already — except a book in which they go on an adventure with their grandchild. upload photos of a sleepover, a day out or just an afternoon in the garden, and we turn them into their very own storybook.
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
- grandma and grandad play a part in the story themselves, drawn from the photos
- perfect for a birthday, an anniversary or no reason at all
- a book to read aloud at every sleepover — again and again
- you can have it delivered straight to their door
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
will grandma and grandad be recognisable in the illustrations?
yes, we draw the recognisable things — glasses, a hairstyle, a moustache or beard. it stays an illustration, but everyone sees straight away who it is.
can I send the book directly to the grandparents?
yes, you choose the delivery address at checkout. that can be your own address, or theirs.
which photos do I need?
photos of grandma or grandad together with the grandchild work best. three photos is enough to start, thirty works too.
more ideas
- 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 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
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 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