Pet Storybook template

Your pet as a woodblock print

Woodblock Print draws on the Edo-period ukiyo-e tradition, a public-domain art form: flat colour, bold outlines and stylised waves, pines and mountains. Your pet becomes a calm, elegant figure in a landscape, framed like a print you might hang on the wall.

It suits nature stories, journeys and seasons, and adults who want something striking rather than cute. Every spread is composed with plenty of space, so the pages feel quiet and considered.

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

Striking and calm

Bold outlines and flat colour give every page a poster-like quality.

Nature settings

Waves, cherry blossom, mountains and rivers frame the story.

Grown-up gift

A favourite for adults, art lovers and minimalist bookshelves.

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 Woodblock Print

Side-on photos work well, as profiles are common in the tradition.
Seaside or mountain settings make the most of the style.
Short-haired pets with clear outlines translate most cleanly into bold woodblock shapes.

The style

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.

Questions

Frequently asked

Is it a reproduction of a historic print?

No. It is a new illustration in a historic, public-domain tradition, made from your photos.

Does it work for children?

Yes, and it is kid-safe, though most people choose it for adults.

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.