Personalized Mother's Day books
A Mother's Day book starring them both.
A Mother's Day storybook with your child and their mom as the heroes, each drawn from a photo: a day of surprises for Mom. A gift from the kids.
Ages 2 to 9 · Free to try · Photos never stored · Ready in about 5 minutes
What's in the book
Most Mother's Day books are about a mum. This one stars yours. Panelo draws both your child and their mother from photos, and A Surprise for Mom follows a whole day of plans: breakfast in bed that goes a bit wrong, a treasure hunt of notes about why she's the best, a picnic and a homemade gift.
It ends with your child telling her exactly why they love her, in words you can give Panelo. It makes a gift from the children (dads and grandparents, this is your shortcut), and it works for a mum's birthday too.
The story
A surprise for Mom
For Mother's Day (or a mum's birthday) the hero plans a whole day of surprises for their mother.
Make this one
Why it's a good gift
She's in it
Mom is drawn from her photo and is a hero of the story, not just mentioned.
Their words
Add what your child says about their mum and it becomes the last page.
Ready on the day
No shipping, so it's never too late.
Make it theirs
The more you tell Panelo, the more the story sounds like your family. Good things to mention:
- Why your child loves their mom (in their words)
- Mom's favorite breakfast, flower or place
- A funny thing she always says
- Siblings or pets to join the surprise
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 A surprise for Mom 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 Mom be drawn in the book?
Yes. Add her photo as a second hero and she appears on every page, looking like herself.
When is Mother's Day?
The second Sunday of May in the US, Canada and Australia. In the UK it's Mothering Sunday, three weeks before Easter.
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.
