The journal
Notes on writing, photographing and keeping pet stories
Short, practical pieces from the people who make the books. Written because customers kept asking the same four questions.
Remembering
What to write in a pet memorial book (with 12 real examples)
The hardest part is starting. Here are the prompts we use with families, plus lines that have worked for other people's pets.
18 July 2026 · 7 min read
Making your book
The five photos that make a personalised pet book look right
Illustrators need different things from a photo than Instagram does. A short, practical guide to picking yours.
9 July 2026 · 5 min read
Gifting
Giving a personalised pet book as a gift without getting it wrong
How to gather photos in secret, what to ask, and how to handle the emotional side if the pet has died.
27 June 2026 · 6 min read
Bedtime
Why children settle faster when the dog is in the story
Notes from parents on reading routines, familiar characters, and why the family pet is such a reliable bedtime anchor.
14 June 2026 · 4 min read
Every pet leaves a story worth keeping.
Their memories, made into a beautiful personalised storybook.