Upload a photo and your pet becomes the hero of their own story. Dogs and cats, lizards and birds, even a scorpion, on their own or with the rest of the crew.
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Add a photo of your pet and we draw them from it, in the art style you pick, with the animal type, breed, and colors you check before anything is drawn. Then it is all them: their look, their name, and the habits you tell us about.
The same page at every reading level. Pick one to see how the story reads.
Peck, peck, peck! The jay wants the sun. Scorpo hides. Under the pot he goes. Sebastian creeps. Up the curtain, up, up. Green, gold, swirl! Where did he go?
The blue jay pecked at the windowsill. It would not move from the sunny spot. Scorpo scuttled under a flower pot. Sebastian crept to the curtains. He pressed against the painted flowers. His colors swirled and changed. Soon only one eye was peeking out. The jay could not see him at all!
The bossy blue jay pecked at the ledge, daring them to come closer. Scorpo slipped into the cool shadow of a flower pot, his tail curled and ready, while Sebastian crept toward the patterned curtains. Slowly, swaying like a leaf, the chameleon pressed himself against the fabric. His bright turquoise skin rippled into emerald swirls and golden stripes until he disappeared completely, with just one eye left watching the feathered thief.
The brazen intruder pecked firmly at the ledge, daring them to step forward. Scorpo retreated slightly into the cool shadow of a terracotta pot, his tail poised in quiet calculation. Beside him, Sebastian crept toward the heavy, patterned curtains flanking the glass. With slow, rhythmic swaying, the chameleon pressed against the woven floral fabric. His vibrant turquoise skin softened, rippling into deep emerald swirls and faded ochre stripes. Within heartbeats, Sebastian vanished entirely into the tapestry, leaving only a single watchful eye trained on the feathered trespasser.
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Pick a direction or describe your own:
From a single photo to a professionally printed book — about 15 minutes of your time.
Upload photos
Pick your style
Approve characters & story
Approve illustrations
Printed & shipped
Everyone knows someone whose pet is family. A book starring that pet, with their real name and their real habits, is a gift nobody sees coming: for a birthday, a gotcha day, a new puppy, or Christmas morning.
You choose the reading level. For a grown-up, Keepsake Narrative reads like a short story. For a child who loves the family pet, pick the level that fits them. The price is the same whether the book has one pet or a whole crew.
“Rob was wonderful to work with, so patient and thoughtful throughout the entire process. He brought my vision to life by creating a beautiful illustrated storybook filled with my grandson’s favorite animals. It’s something he will cherish for years to come.”
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“What a perfect idea for anyone who is looking to create/buy a unique and very personalized gift for all ages.”
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“I used Genie in a Book as a gift to various family members – they all loved it!”
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Choose how their custom story comes to life.
Personalized Coloring Book
A full storybook they can color.
Same custom story and cover, printed in black & white on coloring-friendly paper.
Paperback Storybook
A full-color story to read together.
The same custom story and illustrations in a lightweight, softcover format.
Hardcover Keepsake
The keepsake families choose most.
A premium, durable hardcover made to be loved and saved for years.
You review your book before it's printed.
No printing happens until you approve every page.
What your pet will look like, which animals work, more than one pet, talking, reading levels, and remembering a pet.
Upload a photo of your pet, give them their name, and tell us what they are like. You meet their character before you pay.
Make your pet's bookStarring your pet · Hardcover keepsake
