Pet Storybook template

A new-baby storybook starring your pet

For many families the pet was the first baby. A new-baby storybook tells how they became a big brother or sister: the strange new smells, the crying, and the day they decided to guard the cot.

It makes a thoughtful gift for expecting parents and, later, one of the first books the child hears about their furry sibling.

Start your free preview How it works ↓

Preview in about 60 to 90 seconds

Pet storybook: example cover — Illustrative artwork. Pages from real sample books appear here at launch.

Big-sibling story

Your pet learns to share the spotlight and becomes the baby’s protector.

Baby named in the story

Add the baby’s name (or “the baby” if not chosen yet).

Grows with the child

Short picture-book text the child can enjoy as they get older.

How it works

Step by step

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.

What you need

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

What you get

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.

Examples

Example pages

Illustrative artwork shown while sample books are being made.

Making it special

A gift for friends? Ask for two or three clear photos of their pet.
Storybook Watercolour and Baby High-Contrast suit a nursery shelf.

Art styles

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.

Questions

Frequently asked

Can the baby be illustrated?

The baby is named in the story; the pet is the illustrated star. Drawn avatars for children come with the children’s book template, and real child photos are never required.

Can I give it before the baby is born?

Yes. Leave the name out or use a nickname, and edit the text later if you like.

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.