Pet Storybook template

Your pet in storybook watercolour

Watercolour is the classic picture-book look: soft edges, warm pastels and a pencil line underneath. It flatters every coat colour and suits quiet, cosy stories.

It is the style most people pick for a bedtime book or a gift for a grandparent, because it looks like a book from the library shelf rather than a digital portrait.

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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.

Flatters every coat

Soft washes handle fluffy, wiry and patchy coats without harsh outlines.

Timeless on paper

Watercolour prints well and looks at home next to traditional picture books.

Calm stories

Pairs best with bedtime, memorial and gentle adventure themes.

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 Storybook Watercolour

Bright, evenly lit photos give the cleanest watercolour result.
Light-coloured pets stand out better against the soft backgrounds with a darker setting, such as woods at dusk.

The style

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.

Questions

Frequently asked

Can I switch from watercolour to another style after the preview?

Yes. You get one free restyle on the preview, and can compare styles before making the book.

Does watercolour work for black pets?

Yes. Dark coats are painted with blue and violet tones so features stay readable; add a well-lit face photo to help.

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.