Personalized Halloween storybooks
A Halloween book that isn't scary.
A not-scary Halloween storybook starring your child, drawn from their photo: they meet a shy little ghost and share their candy. Cosy and funny.
Ages 2 to 8 · Free to try · Photos never stored · Ready in about 5 minutes
What's in the book
Lots of children love Halloween and are also a little scared of it. The Shy Little Ghost is written for them: while trick-or-treating in their costume, your child meets a ghost who is scared of the dark and has never had a single treat. They share their candy, lend the ghost their glow bracelet and bring them to the pumpkin party.
Tell Panelo what costume your child is wearing this year and they'll wear it in the book, drawn from their photo. No monsters, no chases, just pumpkins, costumes and a friend.
The story
Make it theirs
The more you tell Panelo, the more the story sounds like your family. Good things to mention:
- This year's costume
- Who they trick-or-treat with
- Their favorite treat
- Something that scares them a little (the story can help)
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 The shy little ghost 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
Is it OK for toddlers?
Yes. Nothing in it is scary: the ghost is the one who's nervous, and your child helps them.
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.
