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 Lighthouse Keeper's Cat
A storybook for your child
The Lighthouse Keeper's Cat — questions and answers
What is "The Lighthouse Keeper's Cat" about?
The light must not go out tonight — and the keeper has fallen asleep. In MeStory's personalised edition your own child is the hero of all 24 pages. The book opens: The lighthouse stood at the end of the world, or near enough. Your child was staying the week with the keeper and his ginger cat. The cat was called Marmalade and considered himself the manager.
What happens in the middle of "The Lighthouse Keeper's Cat"?
Halfway through the book the adventure turns: The oil reservoir was empty and the spare can was downstairs. Down ninety-nine, up ninety-nine, carrying a can with both arms. The wick needed trimming; Marmalade sat on the scissors first.
How does "The Lighthouse Keeper's Cat" end?
It closes gently, ready for bedtime: That evening he handed your child the oil can: "Keeper's assistant." Marmalade, of course, remained the manager.
What age is "The Lighthouse Keeper's Cat" for?
Ages 5–9. 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 Lighthouse Keeper's Cat"?
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 lighthouse stood at the end of the world, or near enough."
Can I read "The Lighthouse Keeper's Cat" 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 Lighthouse Keeper's Cat" be made in?
The Lighthouse Keeper's Cat 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.