1. Step 1~10 min

    Write the story

    Give the AI your child's age, name and interests and ask for a simple eight-page English story with a translation and a scene description for each page.

    DoubaoLegendaryFreeWorks in China

    Or useKimi

    Prompt template
    Write an English picture-book story for a [age]-year-old. The hero is a child named [name] who loves [interest]. Eight pages, one or two simple sentences per page with common words, warm with a small adventure. Add a one-line scene description for each page.
  2. Step 2~20 min

    Draw the illustrations

    Generate one image per page in a single consistent style. Settle on one picture of the hero first and use it as a reference so the character stays the same.

    DreaminaLegendaryAlipay / WeChat PayWorks in China

    Or useLiblibAI

    Prompt template
    Children's picture-book illustration, [scene description], the hero is [appearance], soft watercolour style, warm colours, simple background.
  3. Step 3~20 min

    Lay out the book

    Use a storybook template in Canva with one image and its sentence per page, then export a PDF to print or read on a tablet.

    CanvaLegendaryAlipay / WeChat PayWorks in China

    Or useGaoding

  4. Step 4~10 min

    Add English narration

    Choose a gentle English voice to read each page so your child can listen along.

    ElevenLabsEpicIntl. cardVPN needed in China

    Or useMoyin