a book with your child’s name — and so much more
plenty of books let you print a name inside. we go a step further: the name is right, and so is the child — drawn from your own photos, in a story written especially for your family.
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’s name, spelled exactly right — you type it yourself
- not a standard story with a name dropped in, but a brand-new one
- brothers, sisters, mum and dad can join in too, each with their own name
- free preview of every page before you order
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
can the book include more than one name?
yes. we recognise who’s in the photos and you name them all — brother, sister, grandad, the dog. anyone in the photos can be part of the story.
does it work with an unusual or double name?
yes, you type the name in yourself, exactly the way you spell it. we use it in the story just like that.
is this the same as those books where you only fill in a name?
no. with us the name is just the beginning: the story is written around your photos and your adventures, and the illustrations look like your child.
more ideas
- make a personalised children’s book from your photos
- make a book with your own photos and words — a real children’s book
- 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