Our story
Built around our kitchen table
Claymation
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How it started
We began making books together as a family — picking story ideas, adding photos, and watching them turn into illustrated pages. Emma was often the first reader. We liked the results enough to make a few more, then shared them with a handful of friends. Their reaction was the nudge we needed: this wasn't just a fun weekend project. Other people wanted the same thing for their own children, partners, and grandparents.
From family project to something shared
The early books were improvised. We kept what felt right, wrote down what we'd learned, and slowly turned it into something others could use too. Martin, Andrea, and Emma still try everything first. If it doesn't feel right at the kitchen table, it kinda doesn't go out — though we're still improving as we go, and feedback helps a lot.
How we build Onceling
We build Onceling together on many late nights — tweaking words, trying new ideas, and fixing the odd thing that breaks. We want it to feel calm and simple, even when we're still figuring it out ourselves.
Where we are
We're based in Brandenburg, Germany — fresh air, good neighbours, and a cat who supervises quality control from the windowsill. Onceling is still small on purpose. When you write to support@onceling.com, you're talking to the people who built it.
Who we are
We're the family behind Onceling. If we're honest, we look much better as cartoons.
Andrea
Illustrated Emma
Illustrated Martin
Illustrated
Last updated: June 2026. Get in touch