How it works

From a memory to a finished storybook, in four simple steps.

Share the moment. Review the pages. Add the photos. Sign the dedication. That's it — we handle the illustrations and the printing.

Most families finish in under 10 minutes

Step one

01

Share the moment

Tell us what happened in your own words. Add anything you remember — who was there, what they said, what made everyone laugh, or the tiny detail you never want to forget. Whimbel asks gentle follow-up questions and turns it into a children’s story.

  • Type or talk — whichever feels easier
  • Share as much or as little as you want
  • The little details only your family knows become the story

I’d love to hear about a moment you want to remember. What happened? Where were you?

Yara’s first time at the beach last summer. She didn’t want to leave the water…

That sounds magical. Did she laugh? Was anyone with her?

Step two

02

Review the story

In a moment, your memory becomes an illustrated children’s book — pages, words, and rhythm. Read it through, change anything that doesn’t sound like you, and rearrange pages with a tap.

  • Edit any line of text directly
  • Swap, reorder, or add pages
  • Keep going when it sounds just right
Tap any line to edit

Step three

03

Add the people

Upload one group photo, or add one clear photo per character for extra control.

  • Group photo or one photo per character — whichever you have
  • Photos are private and never reused

Cast of characters

Yara

Photo added

Mama

Photo added

Papa

Photo added

One group photo or one per character — whichever you have.

Step four

04

Sign the dedication

Add a heartfelt dedication on the inside cover — a few words from you, a name, the date. Then we hand back a finished book to preview, share, or send to print.

  • Write a personal note for the inside cover
  • Add a signature and the date
  • Preview the whole book before printing

For Yara,

so you remember the summer
the ocean made you laugh.

with all our love

Mama & Papa

August 2024

And you’re done.

Preview the full book for $7.99 — that’s deducted from your hardcover when you’re ready to print. Share it with the family today; treasure it for generations.

Ready to make yours?

Start with a memory you don’t want to forget. We’ll do the rest.

Create Your Book

Preview for $7.99 · No commitment until you love it