Personalized Golden Retriever books

Your daily sunshine. Now in hardcover.

A personalized Golden Retriever book for the face that brightens every homecoming. Put your own Golden's name and likeness at the center of a warm illustrated adventure, made to read, give and keep.

$64.99 · 8.5-inch square hardcover
Free U.S. shipping

See my dog’s cover — free

Photo, name & email · No card or account

Take a look inside the story ↓
Illustrative sample cover of The Great Adventure of Sunny: a fictional Golden Retriever walks with a yellow duckling on a woodland path toward a sunlit pond beneath navy lettering
Meet Sunny, our fictional Golden Retriever star. Illustrative sample cover; your cover is painted from your own pet’s photo.

The details that make them yours

Their face. Their name. Your favorite character.

You know the exact shade of that coat and the way the ears frame that face. You know the lighter hairs around the nose that were not there a few years ago. Those are the details a favorite photograph can bring into a storybook starring your particular Golden.

The story behind this cover

The Great Adventure of Sunny

A bright meadow, a little courage and a duckling who needs a friend: this is an inviting first adventure for a Golden-loving family. Choose the story for its gentle helping theme and short read-aloud length, with your pet leading the way home.

Your pet crosses stream and meadow to help a lost duckling find its family — a big, kind-hearted daytime quest where the bravest thing anyone does is keep going.

  • Ages 2–6
  • About 3 minutes aloud
Read sample pages & book details

The book page shows other sample pets. Yours will star in your copy.

A page from the story, starring a golden retriever: she sits at the edge of a rushing stream, wondering how to cross.
Existing interior sample with a different pet. Same story; your pet becomes the hero.

A gift with their name all over it

A Golden Retriever gift with a familiar smile.

A Golden on a mug could belong to anyone. A storybook painted from their own dog's photo is personal from the first glance. It is an especially lovely birthday idea for someone who always sends you one more picture of the same beloved face.

If the gift is for a child, the story can become a new way to spend time with the pet they already love. If it is for an adult, let the dedication do the talking: a thank-you, an inside joke or a simple reminder of what this dog means to the family.

Start with a photo you love

How to choose your Golden Retriever’s photo

Keep the gold true to life

Photograph your Golden in gentle daylight. Strong sunset light can make a pale coat look orange, while a heavy filter can erase its warmer shades. Choose the image whose color looks most like the dog beside you.

Give the feathering some room

A portrait with the chest, ears and a little body visible helps show the coat's shape. Avoid cropping tightly around the eyes. If their feathered tail is part of the picture, leave its tip inside the frame.

Use the smile you recognize

A sharp, relaxed face is more useful than an action blur. Choose a photo taken at the dog's level with the eyes visible. For a senior Golden, a current picture keeps those treasured pale eyebrows and muzzle in the reference.

Before you make their book

Your Golden Retriever book questions

Does my Golden have to match the sample's coat color?

No. Light cream, deep gold and the coloring visible in your own photo can guide your pet's illustration. The sample cover shows a fictional Golden named Sunny; your preview is made with your dog's name and photo.

Can I use a photo of my senior Golden Retriever?

Yes. A clear current photo is the best starting point for showing the face you love today. Make sure the lighter muzzle is visible rather than lost in glare, then check the painted cover before buying.

Can I see my own dog before ordering?

Yes. Upload a clear photo and enter your pet's name and your email to make a free cover preview. No card or account is required. The preview shows the cover; the complete personalized book is made after purchase.

What will I receive, and what does it cost?

A 24-page, 8.5-inch square hardcover, personalized with your pet's name and illustrated likeness. This story costs $64.99. Free U.S. shipping. The free preview shows your cover; the full book is made after purchase. Check delivery estimates at checkout when buying for a particular date.

You already know the star

Now see them on the cover.

Your photo. Their name. A first look before you buy.

Make my dog’s free cover

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