Our Story
Every Great Story
Starts Somewhere
Ours started with a boy from Brooklyn, a lifetime of unshared poems, and one very determined grandson who decided the world had waited long enough.
Victor Plotkin
1900s Brooklyn, NY
Forever our inspiration.
The Immortal Firefly
Published posthumously — the book that started it all.
It Started With a Boy From Brooklyn
Long before Family Fables existed, there was a boy growing up in 1900s Brooklyn, New York. His name was Victor Plotkin — a creative, imaginative soul with a gift for words. Throughout his entire life, Victor wrote poems, composed songs, and crafted stories that delighted everyone around him.
But despite his remarkable talent, Victor never published his work. His words lived in notebooks, in memories, and in the hearts of his family — never reaching the wider world that would have loved them dearly.
“A lifetime of creativity deserved to be shared with the world. That's why Family Fables exists.”
— Z.P. Phillips, Founder
After Victor passed away, his son Warrenmade sure his father's stories would finally be heard — he published Victor's first children's book, The Immortal Firefly. It was the spark that lit everything.
Carrying the Torch
Z.P. Phillips, Victor's grandson, saw an opportunity to honor his grandfather's memory in the most meaningful way possible — by founding Family Fables.
The mission was threefold: to bring genuine joy to children through wonderful storytelling, to create books that families would treasure for generations, and to provide a platform for other dreamers — illustrators, writers, and creative souls — to share their gifts with the world.
Every Family Fables book carries a piece of that original spirit. Whether it's the goofy joy of What's Your Poo Poo Face, the whimsical adventure of Amber The Dragon Keeper, or the confidence-boosting heart of Gilroy's Gobble — every page is made with love.
Our Mission
- 🌟 Bring joy to children through imaginative storytelling
- 💜 Create meaningful books that families return to again and again
- 🚀 Provide opportunities for creators to share their dreams
- 📚 Honor Victor Plotkin's creative legacy every single day
Z.P. Phillips
Founder, Family Fables
The Family Fables Story
From one posthumous poem to a full children's book catalog.
The Beginning
Victor Plotkin spends a lifetime writing poems, songs, and stories — a creative treasury never shared with the public.
The Immortal Firefly
Warren publishes Victor’s first children’s book posthumously. The spark that would ignite Family Fables.
Family Fables Is Founded
Z.P. Phillips steps in to continue the legacy, founding Family Fables with a mission of joy, creativity, and opportunity.
Growing the Catalog
Eight beloved books and counting — each one crafted to bring smiles to children and families everywhere.
The books are waiting. The adventures are ready.
Victor spent a lifetime with stories in his heart. Now they're on every page — pick one up and start reading tonight.