"I finally sat down and read the book and am crying. The way her story is told from her perspective is so touching. Something I will cherish forever."
Rachel · Winnie's book
"Every time I pick up my memory book for my beloved Tuck I feel like I'm actually spending time with him. I hear his voice. I relive those special moments."
Vickie · Tuck's book · memorial
"Every, and I mean every, pet owner has to get one of these. It is so personable, so well written and it's like you knew him! I will cherish it for years to come."
Stacy · Max's book · memorial
"I finally sat down and read the book and am crying. The way her story is told from her perspective is so touching. Something I will cherish forever."
Rachel · Winnie's book
"Every time I pick up my memory book for my beloved Tuck I feel like I'm actually spending time with him. I hear his voice. I relive those special moments."
Vickie · Tuck's book · memorial
"Every, and I mean every, pet owner has to get one of these. It is so personable, so well written and it's like you knew him! I will cherish it for years to come."
Stacy · Max's book · memorial
Common Questions
Before you begin.
A Rowen Hollow book is a bespoke coffee table book written entirely from your pet's point of view. You tell us about their personality, quirks, and world — the more you share, the richer the story. We use that to craft a warm, witty narrative in their voice. It's printed on premium stock, hardbound in linen, and delivered to your door.
No — it's a written memoir in their voice. Think of it as the book your pet would write if they could. The artwork is illustrated, and the portrait you choose is printed on the About the Author page. But this isn't a photo album — it's a story.
Our team crafts a bespoke narrative based on everything you've told us about your pet — their personality, quirks, world, and the people they love. Every book is unique to the animal it's about. No two are alike.
Each book is generated and produced to order. From checkout to your door, plan for about two weeks. We'll email you tracking once your book is on its way.
Gifting is one of the most popular reasons people order. You can either tell us about someone's pet yourself, or purchase a Gift Card and let them do it at their own pace. Gift Cards are delivered instantly by email and never expire.
Because every book is written and printed specifically for your pet, we're unable to accept returns. However, if your book arrives damaged or there's a printing error, we'll reprint and reship at no cost. Just email us a photo of the issue.
Yes — choose your quantity at checkout. The first copy is full price; additional copies of the same book are $62 for hardback and $36 for paperback.
Add it and we will email them your note the day the book ships, so they know who it is from. Leave it blank and we will not contact them.
Your book
Which edition feels right?
Same book either way — same writing, same paper, same size. Choose how it is bound, then tell us about them.
The Hardback Edition
Hardcover · 8.3" × 11.7" · ships free
$69
The Paperback Edition
Softcover · 8.3" × 11.7" · + $8.50 shipping
$40
What is your pet's name?*
Three names, and each one has a job. The cover is watching.
* Required
e.g. "Oliver James", "Luna Marie", "Beau the Third"
What you actually call them, day to day
The silly ones. They turn up inside the writing.
What kind of animal, and how old?*
The plain facts. They set the tone for the whole book — and make sure we get the pronouns right.
Dog
Cat
Rabbit
Horse
Bird
Other
He / Him
She / Her
They / Them
How did you find each other?*
The origin matters — it's where the book begins. The details that feel insignificant to you are often the ones that make the first chapter ring true.
Even approximate is fine.
Breeder
Shelter or rescue
Stray we took in
A friend or family member
Pet store
Farm or stable
Born in the family
Other
Any detail — what they did when they first walked in, what you remember thinking, how old they felt in your hands. The more specific, the better the opening.
The words that describe who they are.*
Select all that apply — at least three. Type your own if none of these fit.
Gentle
Mischievous
Loyal
Dramatic
Wise
Proud
Curious
Stubborn
Affectionate
Independent
Playful
Calm
Opinionated
Sensitive
Brave
Silly
What do they love — and what can they not stand?*
The more specific, the better. Brand names, nicknames for things, inside jokes — this is exactly what we need. "Mr. Angry Cat" and a Heinz Ketchup plushie tells a better story than "loves toys." What are the details only you would know?
Be specific — "the vet" is fine, "the vet on the way in" is better.
Was there ever a hard stretch?
An illness, a big move, a scare, a rough first year, the day they got out.
Every book has a cast.*
Who's in theirs, and what they'd call each of you. One line each is plenty.
The Life of
starring, in order of appearance
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+ Add someone
Name a moment and press enter. We’ll ask you a question or two about it, then move on.
The moments
+ Add a moment
What do they do the same way, every single time?*
The thing they do that's uniquely them.
If there's more than one, give us the most specific one.
Walk
Treat
Dinner
Come
Outside
Car
Ball
Squirrel
Bed
Bath
Up
Good boy/girl
Hungry
One memory that is entirely them.*
A moment that perfectly captures who they are. Funny, tender, absurd — whatever comes to mind first.
Anything else that would help us tell their story?
Quirks, habits, funny small things, the way they sleep. Anything that didn't fit elsewhere.
Almost There
Add photos of your pet.*
One photo is printed in the book, on the About the Author page at the back — you choose which one. The remainder are used for creative inspiration to generate illustrations in your pet’s story.
Required
1
Author photo
The one that gets printed. Face on, good light, no filter.
+4
The rest
Inspiration for book illustrations. A range of settings and ages.
Upload photos
Drag & drop or click to browse · JPG, PNG · Up to 5 photos
Cover Design
What's their vibe?
This shapes the look of the cover. We design one from scratch for every book.
Warm & Earthy
Clay, ochre, golden hour.
Soft & Quiet
Mist, sage, open fields.
Dark & Bold
Ink, charcoal, dramatic.
Bright & Playful
Color, movement, life.
Cover Design
Pick a palette.
These colors set the tone for the artwork on the cover.
Cover Design
What should we call their book?*
It goes on the cover, so you can see it. Nothing is locked in — once we know them properly we may come back to you with something better.
Let Rowen Hollow choose for me
or write your own
Choose Your Edition
Which edition feels right?
Both are printed to order and made to lie flat on a coffee table.
The Paperback Edition
Softcover · 8.3" × 11.7"
$40
The Hardback Edition
Hardcover · 8.3" × 11.7"
$69
Almost There
Almost there.
Review your details before you order. Once placed, your book heads off to production.
Full Name (cover)
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Called (story)
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Species
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Age
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Nickname
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Their book's title
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Cover
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How you met
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Personality
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Their favorite things
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What they hate
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Their family
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Chapters
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A ritual
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Magic words
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A memory
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A hard stretch
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Anything else
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Copies of this book
1
Additional copies of the same book. The story is already written — these are more of them.
Please enter a valid email address
Free shipping on hardcover editions ✦ Ships in about 2 weeks ✦ Completely one of a kind
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Thank you. Their story begins now.
We have everything we need. Your pet's memoir is being written right now, and we'll email you when their book goes to print.
What happens next
✦ Your story is being written in their voice
✦ Custom illustrations from your photos
✦ Printed, bound, and shipped to your door
Your book is being crafted right now. We'll send you a confirmation email shortly, and a shipping notification once it's on its way. Expect it in about 2 weeks.
What happens next
— Everything you told us is sent to our team
— Your book narrative is written and designed
— Printed on premium stock and hardbound
— Shipped to your door in about 2 weeks
Everything you need to know about creating your pet's book. Can't find what you're looking for? Email us at hello@rowenhollow.com
The Book
Not at all, and this is the most important thing to understand before you order. A Rowen Hollow book is a story, written in your pet's voice, about who they are and what their life has been. The photos you send us live on the author page (because every author needs a headshot) and help our team capture your pet's spirit as we write. The pages themselves are their story, not a photo timeline. You already have a thousand photos of your pet on your phone. This is something different: the book they'd write if they could.
A Rowen Hollow book is a bespoke coffee table book written entirely from your pet's point of view. You tell us about their personality, quirks, and world — the more you share, the richer the story. We use that to craft a warm, witty narrative in their voice. It's printed on premium stock, hardbound in linen, and delivered to your door.
Our team crafts a bespoke narrative based on everything you've told us about your pet — their personality, quirks, world, and the people they love. Every book is unique to the animal it's about. No two are alike.
Any pet with a story worth telling — dogs, cats, rabbits, horses, birds, and beyond. If they've shaped your life, we'll help them tell it.
We ask for one clear portrait, and you choose which of your photos it is. That one is printed on the About the Author page at the back of the book. You can add up to four more, and those are used for creative inspiration to generate the illustrations in your pet's story. A range of settings and ages helps.
Each book is generated and produced to order. From checkout to your door, plan for about two weeks. We'll email you tracking once your book is on its way.
Reach out to us at hello@rowenhollow.com within 30 minutes of ordering and we'll do our best to accommodate. After that, your book may already be in production.
The voice and quality will match. The specifics will be entirely your pet's. Each book is one of a kind, generated from what you tell us. No two are alike.
The Paperback Edition is 8.3" × 11.7" portrait (A4), printed on 120gsm Mohawk Superfine Eggshell. The Hardback Edition is 8.3" × 11.7" portrait (A4), printed on uncoated Mohawk stock. Page count varies with the length of your pet's story. Both are PUR bound to lie flat on a coffee table.
Ordering
Telling us takes about twenty minutes. It is long on purpose — the best books come from the people who told us the most. Review your answers and check out. The more detail you give, the better the book. We handle the writing, design, printing, and shipping from there.
Absolutely — gifting is one of the most popular reasons people order. You can either tell us about someone's pet yourself, or purchase a Gift Card and let them do it at their own pace. Gift Cards are delivered instantly by email and never expire.
We begin work on your book promptly after your order is placed. If you need to make a change, email us at hello@rowenhollow.com within 30 minutes of ordering and we'll do our best to accommodate.
Due to the bespoke nature of our books, cancellations can only be made within 30 minutes of placing your order. After that, production has begun and we're unable to cancel. Please email hello@rowenhollow.com immediately if you need to cancel.
Yes — choose your quantity at checkout. The first copy is full price; additional copies of the same book are $62 for hardback and $36 for paperback.
Shipping
From checkout to your door, plan for about two weeks. During peak periods (holidays, etc.) allow up to three weeks.
We currently ship to the United States and Canada. International shipping outside these regions is coming soon.
Hardback ships free. Paperback is $8.50 flat for U.S. orders, added at checkout.
Hardback ships free. Paperback is $8.50 flat for U.S. orders, added at checkout.
Returns & Issues
Because every book is written and printed specifically for your pet, we're unable to accept returns. However, if your book arrives damaged or there's a printing error, we'll reprint and reship at no cost. Just email us a photo of the issue.
We want every book to feel completely right. If your book doesn't capture your pet the way you hoped, reach out to us at hello@rowenhollow.com and we'll discuss how to make it right.
Still need help?
Get in touch.
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