make a book with your own photos and words — a real children’s book
this isn’t a photo book you slide pictures into, and it isn’t a blank book where you have to write the text yourself. your photos are the starting point: we write the story and illustrate every page. after that, the words are yours — in the free preview you read everything back, edit the text page by page, or have the story rewritten. the result is a book made from your photos and your words, ready to read aloud.
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 photos become illustrations, not pasted-in pictures
- we write the words — you edit any page you’d like to change
- 3 photos is enough, 30 works too
- see the complete preview for free first, then decide
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 my actual photos appear in the book?
no. we redraw every page as an illustration, based on what’s happening in your photos and who’s in them. that’s what makes it a real children’s book instead of a photo album.
which photos work best?
sharp photos where the people are clearly visible. a mix of moments — on the road, playing, eating, pulling a funny face — makes the best story.
how many photos do I need?
at least 3, at most 30. every photo becomes a page in the book, so more photos means a longer story.
can I write or edit the text myself?
yes. we write a story around your photos first, and in the free preview you can edit the text page by page or have the whole story rewritten. you only order once every line is the way you want it.
how is this different from a photo book with captions?
in a photo book you paste in pictures and type your own captions. with us, your photos become illustrations and the text is one continuous story — written by us, editable by you. the result is a storybook, not an album.
more ideas
- make a personalised children’s book from your photos
- a book with your child’s name — and so much more
- a book with your child in the leading role
- 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
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