Your Child's Animated Keepsake
Bespoke personal animated story
A unique and highly valued aspect of Fruitful Tales is the creation of bespoke animated keepsakes, in which Debbie transforms children’s recorded words, ideas, and artwork into meaningful, lasting pieces. These creative keepsakes bring children's imagination to life through animation, giving them a sense of pride, ownership, and achievement. This innovative approach not only supports creative expression but also strengthens connections between learning, storytelling, and personal development, making each experience memorable for both the child and their family, as it's a beautiful way to preserve their child’s voice and artwork at this precious stage of childhood.
'Debbie created an animated video of the Abiyoyo story narrated and illustrated by my 6 year old daughter incorporating singing & scribbles by my 2-year old son. Both my children have been obsessed with Debbie’s storytelling sessions so much so that they would request it every weekend. They would both get fully immersed into the world of Debbie’s stories whenever we had the chance to hold sessions with her.
My daughter was absolutely thrilled and inspired to narrate the Abiyoyo story, draw the characters and sing the songs for the animation. When we received the final product, it brought tears to our eyes seeing how beautifully it was done. We are so happy to have got this done as this will keep as a memory for us all forever. Thank you, lovely Debbie! ♥️'
Saba (parent)
How it Works
01
Pick a Favourite Story
If your child already loves one of Debbie’s stories, that’s perfect — the more familiar they are, the more confidently they’ll retell it in their own way. They may know it from YouTube or from attending one of Debbie’s classes.
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Create the Artwork
Encourage your child to draw characters, scenes, or favourite moments. If possible, drawing characters and objects on separate pieces of paper makes the animation process smoother. Whatever they create — detailed pictures or happy scribbles — I can work with it.
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Pricing
Once I’ve received the artwork, I’ll email or arrange a phone call to discuss how the animation will come together and if you have any particular requests. Pricing is agreed based on the volume of your child’s artwork and the overall scope, but basically, I will charge between £120 and £150.
02
Record Their Voice
Find a quiet, cosy moment when your child is relaxed and chatty. Try to stay in the background so their voice shines through, gently prompting if needed. It’s not about a performance — natural storytelling or chatting is exactly right (and sometimes it’s beautifully over in just a few joyful moments). For younger children, a favourite line or song from the story is absolutely perfect.
04
Send Everything Over
Please scan and send the artwork as PDF or JPEG files via WhatsApp or WeTransfer, along with the MP3 voice recording.
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Timescale
From agreement and receipt of all materials, I aim to deliver your finished animation within two weeks. You’ll receive a beautifully boxed USB stick, along with a private (& public, if you are
happy for that) YouTube link.
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