Pet Storybook template

Your pet in a hand-painted anime film

This is the soft, nostalgic animated-film look people ask for most: painterly countryside, towering summer clouds and characters with gentle cel shading. Your pet becomes the lead in a story that feels like a long summer afternoon.

We describe the look in plain words rather than borrowing any studio’s name, and every frame is drawn new from your photos.

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Preview in about 60 to 90 seconds

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

Painted worlds

Lush backgrounds (meadows, seaside towns, rainy train stations) do a lot of the storytelling.

Expressive, not cartoonish

Your pet keeps realistic markings with a soft animated finish.

Loved by teens and adults

A popular pick for older fans, couples and gifts between friends.

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.

Getting the best from Hand-painted Anime Film

Outdoor photos in daylight translate especially well to this style.
Tell us a favourite place (a beach, a hill, a park) to use as the setting.

The style

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.

Questions

Frequently asked

Is this a copy of a specific studio’s style?

No. It is a descriptive house style (hand-painted backgrounds, cel shading, warm light). Penwrite does not use studio or artist names in prompts or marketing.

Does it work for a children’s picture book?

Yes. Stories follow picture-book rules, and the style is kid-safe.

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.