Upload one photo, we draw the cover and first 4 pages free
Warm washes, soft edges, classic bedtime feel.
Soft Watercolor — Translucent washes bleed gently into cold-pressed paper, with delicate ink lines and quiet shadows. The calmest of the seven — perfect for sleepy bedtime reading and for families who love traditional picture books. This style is used for all 24 pages, the A4 download and any printed copies, and is locked once drawing starts.
The face is drawn in your chosen style on every page — never a cut-out photo. Pay only if you love the preview; then we finish all 24 pages and give you a print-ready A4 file.
The Lantern Fish Parade
A storybook for your child
The Lantern Fish Parade — questions and answers
What is "The Lantern Fish Parade" about?
Deep in the dark blue, a parade of little lights needs a leader. In MeStory's personalised edition your own child is the hero of all 24 pages. The book opens: The sea was so dark that your child could hear it breathing. Then one small light came bobbing past, and then another. They were lantern fish, and they were late for the parade.
What happens in the middle of "The Lantern Fish Parade"?
Halfway through the book the adventure turns: Your child searched the kelp, where the water went green and whispery. An eel pointed with his tail towards a crack in the rocks. Pearl was inside, her light very small, her fin caught on a shell.
How does "The Lantern Fish Parade" end?
It closes gently, ready for bedtime: When it ended, the sea was not dark any more — it was shining. Your child floated up towards the moon, still glowing a little.
What age is "The Lantern Fish Parade" for?
Ages 4–8. It is a 24-page picture book with one or two short sentences per page, written to be read aloud in about ten minutes at bedtime.
How does my child become the hero of "The Lantern Fish Parade"?
You upload one clear photo and type your child's name. MeStory illustrates every page with your child's likeness and prints their name into the text, so the story reads "The sea was so dark that your child's name could hear it breathing."
Can I read "The Lantern Fish Parade" for free before buying?
Yes. The personalised cover and the first 4 story pages are drawn and readable for free. The full 24-page digital edition is US$9.90, and a printed copy can be added for US$20 each with worldwide shipping included.
Which illustration styles can "The Lantern Fish Parade" be made in?
The Lantern Fish Parade can be illustrated in 7 art styles: Soft Watercolor, Flat Gouache, Hand-drawn Pencil, Paper Collage, Soft 3D Animation, Crayon, Ink & Wash. The style is chosen before drawing starts and is used for the cover, all 24 pages, the digital PDF and the printed book.