Personalized Father's Day books
A Father's Day book starring them both.
A Father's Day storybook with your child and their dad as heroes, each drawn from a photo: they build a cardboard rocket that really flies.
Ages 2 to 9 · Free to try · Photos never stored · Ready in about 5 minutes
What's in the book
In Adventure with Dad your child and their dad build a cardboard rocket in the garden, and it really takes off: past the moon, through a meteor shower and home in time for dinner. Both of them are drawn from their photos, so it's your child and their dad on every page, being brave and a little silly.
It ends with the two of them looking at the stars and your child saying why their dad is the best, in their own words. A Father's Day gift from the kids that also works for his birthday.
The story
Adventure with Dad
For Father's Day (or a dad's birthday) the hero and their dad build a cardboard rocket in the garden that really takes off, and they fly together past the moon and through a meteor shower before landing back for dinner.
Make this one
Why it's a good gift
He's the co-star
Dad is drawn from his photo and goes on the adventure, not just in the dedication.
Their words
Tell Panelo what your child says about their dad and it becomes the last page.
Ready on the day
No shipping, so you can make it the night before.
Make it theirs
The more you tell Panelo, the more the story sounds like your family. Good things to mention:
- Why your child thinks Dad is the best
- Something they always do together
- Dad's favorite joke or saying
- A sibling or the dog to join the crew
How it works
- 1
Add a photo
One clear photo of your child (and anyone else in the story). Panelo draws them as a storybook character, then the photo is discarded.
- 2
Pick the story and style
Start from Adventure with Dad or any of the 49+ stories, in one of 10 art styles.
- 3
Read, print or share
The cover and first two pages are free. Unlock the whole book to download the PDF and share a flip-book link.
Choose the art style
3D MovieLike a big animated film
StorybookSoft paint & pencil
Classic AnimationHand-drawn movie magic
CartoonBold & bright TV cartoon
Vintage StorybookInk & watercolor classic
Retro Golden1950s picture book
Paper CollagePainted tissue paper
Anime DreamSoft painted anime film
Clay 3DCozy stop-motion
Indian MiniatureJewel-toned Pichwai painting
Questions parents ask
Can Dad be drawn in the book?
Yes. Add his photo as a second hero and he appears on every page, looking like himself.
When is Father's Day?
The third Sunday of June in the US, UK and Canada, and the first Sunday of September in Australia and New Zealand.
Is my child's photo stored?
No. The photo is used once to draw your child as a storybook character and is then discarded. Saved and shared books contain only the drawings.
Can I make one from my country?
Yes. Panelo is made and delivered online, so it works everywhere: the US, UK, Europe, Canada, Australia, Singapore, the UAE, India and beyond. There's no shipping: you get a read-aloud flip book, a share link and a PDF you can print at home or at any print shop.
How much does it cost?
Trying it is free: you get your child as a cartoon hero, their story, the cover and the first two pages. The full book (up to 10 pages, up to four heroes including pets) is $6.99 one time (£5.99, €6.99, ₹449 and other local prices), or $14.99 for 3 books. No subscription.
