Superhero storybooks
Their superpower saves the day.
A superhero storybook starring your child, drawn from their photo: they get a superpower and a cape, and save the town's parade. Free to try.
Ages 3 to 9 · Free to try · Photos never stored · Ready in about 5 minutes
What's in the book
One morning your child wakes up with a superpower, and it's the very thing they're already good at. With a cape on and the town's giant parade in trouble, they're the only one who can save it.
Tell Panelo what their real 'superpower' is (kindness, fast running, making people laugh) and it becomes the power in the story. It's an easy way to build confidence.
3 stories to start from
Superhero for a day
Waking up with a superpower, getting a cape, and saving the whole town's giant birthday parade.
Make this one
When I grow up…
A magical day trying dream jobs (astronaut, doctor, chef, firefighter) and discovering the best job is being yourself.
Make this one
Make it theirs
The more you tell Panelo, the more the story sounds like your family. Good things to mention:
- Their real-life superpower
- Their superhero name
- The colour of their cape
- Who they'd rescue
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 Superhero for a day or any of the 42+ 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 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.
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 $9 one time, or ₹449 in India. The Family plan is $19 a month for three books.
