Tell Pastell lets users turn a funny moment, memory, or story idea into a custom illustrated picture book in minutes, without any writing or illustration skills. The platform offers 15 selectable art styles—from modern cinematic to enchanted anime—and provides a free digital book for first‑time users, with options to share instantly or order a premium printed copy. It is aimed at families who want to preserve and share personal stories in a visually engaging format.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Creating personalized picture books traditionally requires writing skills, time-consuming illustration work, or hiring professional authors and artists, which makes it difficult for families to quickly capture and share memories or stories.
Solution
Tell Pastell automates the creation of custom illustrated picture books from a brief memory or story idea. Users input a short description, select from 15 distinct art styles, and the platform generates a fully written, digitally readable book within minutes. The service includes an editor that lets users refine text and adjust images before finalizing. The first digital book is offered for free, and users can optionally order a premium printed hardcover or softcover version for keepsake or gifting.
Target Audience
Primary customers are parents, grandparents, and other family members who want to quickly create personalized storybooks for memories, bedtime stories, or gifts.
Features
- AI-driven narrative generation that expands a short prompt into a complete story
- Automatic illustration in 15 selectable art styles, from modern cinematic to classic 3D cartoon
- In-app editor for real-time text revisions and image tweaks
- Instant digital delivery compatible with any device and optional high-quality print ordering
- Free first digital book to lower entry barriers for families and individuals