AI kids comic & storybook maker Your child,
the hero
of every page.
Add a photo. Get a picture book starring your child.
Free to try · Photos never stored · Ready by Christmas Eve
Leo, 7. Panelo spotted: round wire glasses, choppy black fringe, crescent smile.
The bit parents notice first
Same face.
Every page.
This is Finn, and every page of his real book. Panelo draws a character sheet from the photo, uses it on each page, then checks every picture against it and redraws any page that drifts.
page 1
page 2
page 3
page 4
page 5
page 6The End.
Sails up, super Finn!
Not a slideshow. A book.
Read it like a real book, anywhere.
Pages turn with a soft paper sound. Tap “Read to me” and every word lights up as it is read aloud, so little ones follow along. Then print it, or keep it on your phone for bedtime.
Thick,pinkfogrollsin!Theglowingmappointsstraightthroughthebubbles.Pop,pop!Whatishidinginsidethepinkfog?
“Pop them all, Biscuit!”
8Open a real one. They're free to read.
🎄 Christmas 2026
This Christmas, they're not in the audience. They're in the story.
Snow-crunching, cookie-dunking, stay-up-for-the-sleigh-bells magic, starring your child. Drawn from their photo, so it really is them, and written around the little things that make them who they are.
Not just their name. Their whole self.
Most personalised books swap a name into the same story everyone gets. Leo's family typed four things about him, and every one became part of the plot.
p.4“Favourite toy: a knitted penguin called Waddles”
Leo slid Waddles across the ice like a hockey puck.
p.2“Proud of: tying his own shoes”
He yanked his laces into unbreakable double-knots.
p.6“Loves: singing very loudly”
He sang Jingle Bells at the top of his lungs.
p.8“A bit scared of: the dark hallway”
He marched down the unlit hallway without a single wobble.
Six Christmas stories, one for every kind of kid.
Together on Christmas Eve
Stockings, wonky cookies and a missing star for the tree
The night Santa lost his list
Santa's list blows away. Midnight is the deadline.
Elf for one night
Shrunk to elf size, with a jammed toy machine to fix
Pip, the littlest reindeer
The smallest reindeer, the thickest fog, one tiny bell
The snowman who wanted Christmas
Their snowman wants Christmas, but can't come inside
The gift money can't buy
No money, a lot of glue, and the best present of all
Ready tonight
About five minutes from photo to finished book. Even at 11pm on Christmas Eve: no print queue, no shipping cut-off.
Everyone under the tree
Brothers, sisters, grandparents and the dog, each drawn from their own photo, all in one book.
A gift for the whole family chat
A private flip-book link with read-aloud for Nani in another city, and a print-ready PDF for the shelf.
How it works
Three steps. About five minutes.
Step 1: Add a photo
Upload one or two clear photos of your child. Add a sibling, grandparent or the dog if you like.
Step 2: Pick a story
Choose from 38 adventures and big moments, from Santa's lost list and dragons to Little Krishna, or type your own idea. Tell us a little about them so it's truly theirs.
Step 3: Read, print and share
Panelo draws every page in a few minutes. Read it aloud, save the PDF or send the flip-book link to family.
The story shelf
38 stories. One hero.
Pirates, dragons and space, or the big real-life moments: a new baby, the first day of school, a brave trip to the dentist. Or type any idea you like.
Epic adventures
Stories from India
A day in Vrindavan with Little Krishna.
Your child can share makhan with Little Krishna, help Ganesha find the missing modaks, leap across the sky with young Hanuman or dance garba with Maa Durga.
Drawn with care. Each deity is drawn from one fixed reference, faithful to traditional iconography, so they look the same on every page. Your child meets them as a friend, and stories stay gentle and respectful.
Read Leo's Krishna book 📖
Bring the whole crew
Siblings, grandparents, and the dog.
Up to four heroes in one book, each drawn from their own photo: brothers and sisters, mum and dad, Dadi and Nana, the cat, the puppy. Everyone stays themselves on every page.
- 👧 Kids
- 👩 Mum
- 👨 Dad
- 👵 Grandparents
- 🐶 Pets
- 🐉 Mochi the dragon
Ten art styles
Same Finn. Your style.
3D Movie
Like a big animated film
Storybook
Soft paint & pencil
Classic Animation
Hand-drawn movie magic
Cartoon
Bold & bright TV cartoon
Vintage Storybook
Ink & watercolor classic
Retro Golden
1950s picture book
Paper Collage
Painted tissue paper
Anime Dream
Soft painted anime film
Clay 3D
Cozy stop-motion
Indian Miniature
Jewel-toned Pichwai painting
Starring Finn & Biscuit
📖 We made a storybook starring Finn! “Finn and the Glowing Treasure Map”
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Made to be shown off
Send it to grandma. Watch the replies.
One tap makes a private link that opens as a flip book on any phone, with page sounds and read-aloud. The family chat will have one question.
Private flip-book link
Only people with the link can open it, and it's hidden from Google.
Print-ready PDF
A square picture book or a comic layout, ready for the printer.
A cover card
Sized for Instagram, WhatsApp status and the fridge.
Take it offline
Remove the link any time. Edits update the same link.
Parents first
Your child's face is yours.
Photos are never stored
The photo is used once to draw the character, then it's gone. Shared books contain only the drawings.
Gentle, age-right stories
Stories are written for little ones, with kind endings. No scary villains, no violence.
Respectful Indian tales
Deities are drawn faithfully and with reverence. Your child is their friend, never shown as a god.
No ads, no public feed
Books stay private unless you share the link. Nothing is posted anywhere for you.
Choosing a personalised book?
Panelo vs other ways to make a book starring your child
| What matters | Panelo | Pick-an-avatar book sites | General AI image apps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Looks like your real child | ✓ Drawn from the photo | Pick hair and skin from a menu | Changes from picture to picture |
| Same face on every page | ✓ Checked and redrawn | ✓ Same preset avatar | Usually drifts |
| Story written around your child | ✓ New story every time | Name added to a fixed story | You write every prompt |
| Siblings, grandparents and pets | ✓ Up to 4 heroes | Sometimes, as presets | Hard to keep consistent |
| Read-aloud flip book to share | ✓ Private link | Rarely | No |
| Uses what you tell us about them | ✓ Toys, pets, fears, funny habits | Name and a few presets | Only if you prompt it |
| Christmas, festivals & Indian tales | ✓ Christmas, Krishna, Ganesha… | Christmas, few others | Depends on your prompts |
| Time to a finished book | About 5 minutes, even on Christmas Eve | Printed and shipped: order weeks ahead | Hours of prompting |
Pricing
Try it free. Pay per book.
Try it
Meet your hero
$0no card needed
- Your child as a cartoon hero
- Their story, written for them
- The cover and first 2 pages
One book
A gift, a birthday, a bedtime
$9one time
- The full book, up to 10 pages
- Up to 4 heroes, pets too
- 5 redraws included
- Print-ready PDF and share card
- Private flip-book link for family
- Saved in your account forever
- Best value ★
Family
Three new stories a month
$19a month
about $6.30 a book
- 3 full books every month
- Everything in One book
- 10 redraws per book
- Drawn first when it's busy
- Cancel any time
Extra books $6 each
Start Family →
Cancel any time. Photos of your child are never stored.
How do I make a storybook with my child as the main character?
Open Panelo's kids comic maker, upload a clear photo of your child, pick one of the cartoon versions Panelo draws, then choose a story. Panelo writes and illustrates the whole book with your child as the hero in about five minutes.
Will the cartoon really look like my child?
Panelo measures hair and skin colour from the photo, notes features like glasses, freckles, curls or a missing tooth, and draws three options. You choose the closest one, and that same character sheet is used on every page.
Does my child look the same on every page?
Yes. Every page is drawn from the chosen character sheet and checked against it. If a page drifts, Panelo redraws it.
Is it free?
You can try it free: Panelo draws your child as a cartoon hero, writes their story and shows you the cover and first two pages. A full book is a one-time purchase, or the Family plan includes three books every month.
How much does a book cost?
One book is $9, paid once, with the PDF, share link and redraws included. In India it is ₹449. The Family plan is $19 a month (₹1,299 in India) for three books. Prices in India include all taxes.
What happens to my child's photo?
The photo is used only to draw the cartoon character and is never stored. Shared books contain only the drawings.
Can I make a personalised Christmas book for my child?
Yes. There are six Christmas stories: Together on Christmas Eve, The night Santa lost his list, Elf for one night, Pip the littlest reindeer, The snowman who wanted Christmas, and The gift money can't buy. Your child is the hero, drawn from their photo, and siblings, grandparents and pets can join.
Will it be ready in time for Christmas?
Yes. A book takes about five minutes, so you can make one even on Christmas Eve. You read it straight away on any phone, share a private link with family, or download a print-ready PDF. There is nothing to ship.
Is it more than just my child's name in a story?
Yes. You can tell Panelo about your child (a favourite toy, a pet, a food they love, something they're proud of or a little scared of) and the story is written around those details. Your child is drawn from their photo, not picked from a menu of avatars.
Are there stories with Indian gods?
Yes. Your child can meet Little Krishna, Little Ganesha, young Hanuman and Maa Durga as a friend. The deities are drawn faithfully to traditional iconography and the stories are gentle and respectful.
Can siblings, grandparents or our pet be in the book?
Yes. A book can have up to four heroes: children, mum, dad, grandparents and pets, each drawn from their own photo.
What ages is it for?
Books are written for ages 1 to 12, with simple words for little ones. Most families read them together at bedtime.
Can I print the book?
Yes. Download a print-ready PDF as a square picture book or a comic layout, plus a cover card sized for Instagram and WhatsApp.
How do I share the book with family?
Create a private link. It opens as a flip book on any phone with page sounds and read-aloud. Only people with the link can open it, it is hidden from search engines, and you can take it offline any time.
Can I write my own story idea?
Yes. Type any idea, like “my cat saves the moon at bedtime”, and add a gentle lesson such as sharing or being brave.
Which art styles can I choose?
Ten: 3D Movie, Storybook, Classic Animation, Cartoon, Vintage Storybook, Retro Golden, Paper Collage, Anime Dream, Clay 3D and Indian Miniature.
Older kids? Try another format:
Once upon a time, there was your child.
Free to try · Photos never stored · or read a sample first