a mother’s day gift from the child: a book about mum
mother’s day is the day of the homemade gift: the drawing, the handprint, breakfast in bed. this book belongs on that list, but it lasts for years — a story where mum and the child play the lead together, written and illustrated from your own photos. dad helps make it, the child picks the photos, and on mother’s day there’s a book that couldn’t be about anyone else. also lovely the other way round: a book for grandma, because mums have mothers too.
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
- mum and the child play the lead together, drawn from your own photos
- truly a gift from the child: they pick the photos and tell us what should be in it
- also for grandma — mum’s own mother deserves a book just as much
- free preview of the whole book 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
how do we make this without mum noticing?
dad and the child make it together: pick a moment when mum is out, choose photos together — three is enough — and let the child tell you what should be in the story. watch the preview together on the sofa as a dress rehearsal. the book is delivered to your door afterwards, so keep an eye on the post.
which photos work best?
photos of mum and the child together: reading, on the back of the bike, cooking, being silly on the sofa. sharp photos where the faces are clearly visible work best. if mum is in hardly any photos — she’s usually the one taking them — this is the moment to go through dad’s phone and the family group chat.
when is mother’s day, and when should I order?
in the netherlands and most countries, mother’s day falls on the second sunday of may; in the uk and ireland, mothering sunday falls in march or early april. the preview is ready in a few minutes, but printing and delivery take time — you see the current delivery time at checkout. so make the book a few weeks ahead, not the weekend before.
can this book be for grandma too?
yes, absolutely. mother’s day is for grandmas too, and a book where she goes on an adventure with her grandchild might be the sweetest thing she can get. use photos of sleepovers or days out together, and feel free to have it delivered straight to her — you choose the address at checkout.
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 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
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 father’s day gift: the book of adventures with dad