A picture book starring your pet
Upload a few photos, tell us their name and what they love, and Penwrite writes and illustrates a picture book where your pet is the hero. It works from your photos, not a breed menu, so the markings, ears and expression are theirs.
You see a preview (two portraits, a cover with their name, and the first page) before anything else, then make the full 12-spread book, edit any word, and download it or share a private flipbook with family.
Sign up free and see your preview in about 60 to 90 seconds.
Preview in about 60 to 90 seconds
How Pet Storybook works
- 1
Upload their photos
One clear photo is enough; three is best: the face at eye level, a full body from the side, and any distinctive marking. iPhone photos are fine.
- 2
Tell us about them
Their name, a story theme, and up to three details that make them who they are: what they love, a silly habit, their best friend.
- 3
Pick an art style
Compare styles side by side, from Storybook Watercolour to Old Master Portrait. Penwrite suggests one for your theme.
- 4
See the preview
In about a minute: two portraits to choose from, a cover with their name, and the first page of the story. One free restyle.
- 5
Make the book
Twelve illustrated spreads appear page by page. Edit any line, re-roll any picture, add a dedication, then download the PDF or share the flipbook.
- 1 to 4 photos of your pet (3 recommended)
- Their name and species
- A story theme and an art style
- Optional details: what they love, a silly habit, their best friend
- A 12-spread illustrated story (24 interior pages and a cover)
- Your pet drawn consistently from their photos on every page
- A character portrait in your chosen style
- Screen PDF and print-ready PDF
- A private flipbook link to share with family
- Editable text and a dedication page
Previews are free for signed-in users during the 7-day Pro trial. Making the full book uses a Pro book credit (Pro includes one a month), and downloading or printing needs a paid plan.
Example pages
Illustrative artwork shown while sample books are being made.
Storybook Watercolour
Soft watercolour washes, warm pastels and gentle pencil outlines: the classic look of a bedtime picture book.
Best for bedtime stories, first books for toddlers, gentle gifts for grandparents.
Old Master Portrait
A 17th-century oil painting: chiaroscuro light, a velvet cloak and lace ruff, a dark umber background and fine craquelure.
Best for regal pet portraits, funny gifts for adults, "royal" story covers.
Fairy-tale Classic
Golden-age fairy-tale illustration: fine pen line, muted watercolour wash, enchanted forests and a storybook border feel.
Best for bedtime stories, keepsake books, quest adventures.
Hand-painted Anime Film
A hand-painted animated-film look: soft cel-shaded characters, lush painterly backgrounds, towering clouds and warm afternoon light.
Best for adventure stories, countryside and seaside settings, teens and adults.
Comic Hero
Bold inked comic-book art with halftone dots, a flowing cape, an eye mask and vivid primary colours. No real superhero costumes or emblems.
Best for superhero adventures, birthdays, gamer and comic fans.
Mid-century Storybook
A 1950s children’s book look: gouache texture, a limited warm palette and rounded, friendly shapes.
Best for nostalgic gifts, grandparents, Christmas books.
Cosy Knitted
Knitted wool and felt craft figures with visible stitches in a cosy fireside scene.
Best for Christmas, bedtime, winter stories.
Woodblock Print
An Edo-period woodblock print: flat colour, bold outlines, and wave and pine motifs from a public-domain tradition.
Best for art prints, calm, elegant gifts, nature stories.
Friendly Cartoon
Clean linework, bright cheerful colours and big expressive faces.
Best for birthdays, silly adventures, early readers.
Space Explorer
Retro-futurist picture-book art: a round-helmet space suit, pastel planets and a friendly rocket.
Best for adventures, birthdays, curious kids.
Claymation
A handmade plasticine stop-motion look with fingerprint texture, a miniature set and soft studio light.
Best for silly stories, birthdays.
Noir Detective
A 1940s black-and-white ink-wash mystery: trench coat, fedora, rain-slicked streets and venetian-blind light. Kept kid-safe.
Best for mystery stories, adult humour gifts.
Among the Stars
A luminous, gentle painting: soft golden light and a meadow under a starry sky. Peaceful, never sad.
Best for pet memorial books.
Frequently asked
Will it really look like my pet?
It draws from your photos rather than a breed list, and describes your pet back to you before illustrating so you can correct anything. Three good photos give the most consistent results across all twelve spreads.
Is the preview free?
Yes, for signed-in users during the free 7-day Pro trial. Making the full book uses a Pro book credit (Pro includes one a month), and downloading or printing needs a paid plan.
Can I print it?
You get a print-ready PDF you can print at home, at a local print shop, or through a self-publishing service. Printed hardcovers ordered through Penwrite are planned.
Is the art made with AI?
Yes. The illustrations are AI-generated from your photos and the story is drafted with AI, then you can edit every word. Penwrite does not train AI models on your photos or your book.
Can I include more than one pet?
The first version stars one pet, and other pets or people can be named in the story. Multi-pet books are planned.
A picture book starring your pet
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