I tried making an original picture book with Gemini
Hello! I am Tsukuda the Poet, delivering "heart charms" that make your heart feel a little lighter. While browsing X, I found this news in a post by Fukami-san, who presides over the Next Generation Tanka group.
はやっ、、Google Storybookをつかって、絵付き歌集をつくってみましたが数分でできました。イラストがあるから時間かかるだろうなとおもいましたが、予想以上に速いですねhttps://t.co/WGUc9MJHTl
— 深水英一郎(ことばの断片) (@fukamie) August 6, 2025
自分の短歌を流し込んだんですが、順番はAIが考えてくれたようです。おもしろいな#短歌
I immediately gave it a try myself.
First, open Gemini and enter the following prompt.
Please create a picture book that makes the heart feel warm when read.
Then, a screen like the following will appear.

So, I entered:
Target audience / 30 years old
Plot / From a sunflower seed sprouting and blooming,
until it bears many seeds again.
Illustration style / Anime-style illustrations with a sense of transparency.
This is how a small picture book with a total of 20 pages was created.


This is the original manuscript of the picture book. It seems you can even have it read aloud.
It would be fun to try making a picture book with your children. Since it's easy to do, it might also be nice to create a picture book collection called "Tsukuda's Favorite Things Collection."
Also, although I barely wrote any tanka in July, I thought it would be nice to create and compile a "Self-Selected Tanka Collection" at the end of the month. Gemini keeps adding more and more fun things, doesn't it? Thank you, Fukami-san, for letting me know!
Thank you for reading until the end!
I am always encouraged by your likes, comments, follows, and tips.
Thank you so much!
I am also waiting for your follow on X (formerly Twitter)!
https://twitter.com/toto_books
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