> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://doodara.gitbook.io/doodara-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://doodara.gitbook.io/doodara-docs/doodara-manual.md). # Doodara Manual Doodara turns a story idea — or a single photo of your child — into a finished, illustrated picture book. The AI writes the outline, writes each page, and paint Doodara turns a story idea — or a single photo of your child — into a finished, illustrated picture book. The AI writes the outline, writes each page, and paints every illustration in a consistent art style. You approve, edit, and read. This manual covers everything: making your first book, writing prompts the AI understands, picking an art style, using ready-made template books, story languages, sharing, and what to do when something goes wrong. ## Who this is for Doodara was built for parents, teachers, and anyone who wants a book that stars a specific child. Books are written for ages 1–2, 3–5, and 6–9, and the AI matches vocabulary, sentence length, and story complexity to the age you pick — the same idea becomes a bedtime board book or an early-reader chapter story. ## The short version 1. Go to [Doodara](https://www.doodara.com/create) and describe a story in one sentence. 2. Pick one of the [16 art styles](https://www.doodara.com/art-styles). 3. Wait 3–8 minutes while every page is written and illustrated. 4. Read it, edit any page you want, share the link. No account is needed for your first book, and free books are unlimited. ## Where to start * **Never made a book before** — start with [Make your first book](/doodara-docs/getting-started/make-your-first-book.md). * **Want your child as the hero** — start with [Put your child in the story](/doodara-docs/templates-and-characters/put-your-child-in-the-story.md). * **Not sure what to write** — read [Writing a good story prompt](/doodara-docs/getting-started/writing-a-good-story-prompt.md). * **Want something ready-made** — browse the [template books](https://www.doodara.com/template-books). You can see what other people have made in the [public gallery](https://www.doodara.com/gallery). --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters: ``` GET https://doodara.gitbook.io/doodara-docs/doodara-manual.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.