Whiskers, socks, stare and all

A personalized cat book with your cat’s quiet authority

A personalized cat book needs the details cat people inspect immediately: the exact face mask, white bib, tabby marks, eye color, long or clipped ear, and the particular way this cat occupies a room as if it invented the furniture.

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Goodnight, Lucy

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A silver tabby cat curled in a round bed beneath a moonlit window, painted in deep blue, amber, and soft watercolor texture.
Storybook concept art. Your finished book is painted from your own pet’s photo.
Cover of Goodnight, Lucy

Why this title

A story that fits a cat without making it act like a dog

Goodnight lets the hero stay close to home, observe the day settling, gather familiar things, stretch, yawn, and choose the warmest sleeping place. The cat’s stillness is part of the story, not a limitation.

  • 24 pages
  • Ages 0–4
  • About 2 min aloud
  • 8.5-inch square hardcover
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Made to mean something

Made for the features a cat family knows

Coat pattern is character design

Tabby stripes, tuxedo panels, calico patches, tortoiseshell mottling, color points, and white socks should remain recognizable across changing light.

The eyes stay readable

A clear reference makes room for eye color, pupil shape, and the expression that separates alert curiosity from a sleepy squint.

The movement remains feline

A careful step, tucked paws, balancing tail, window watch, and perfectly chosen nap spot make the hero feel like a cat rather than a generic animal.

The giving moment

For the person who knows every version of the cat’s silence

The familiar rituals are the emotional material: the evening patrol, the favorite chair, the clean bowl, the sudden sprint, and the small circle turned before sleep.

A cat book makes a thoughtful birthday or holiday gift because it gives those everyday details a form that can sit on the shelf long after the latest phone photo disappears into the camera roll.

One photo starts the process. Photo reviewed the same or next business day — before printing.

Before you choose

Questions about this gift

Can a long-haired or hairless cat be personalized?

Yes. A clear photo can carry coat length, facial structure, ears, coloring, and other visible traits. Good lighting matters especially for very dark coats and subtle skin markings.

Does the cat have to leave the house in the story?

No. Goodnight is deliberately home-bound and works for indoor cats, older animals, kittens, and pets whose story should feel quiet rather than adventurous.

Can I include my cat’s nickname?

The storefront uses one pet name of up to eighteen characters for the cover and story. A favorite nickname often works beautifully, and the dedication gives you room for the fuller message.

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