lanternmatesCOLORING STORIES

THE FIRST LANTERNMATES COLORING STORY

Nemo’s
New Beginning.

A new home. A very important cushion. Seven friends who make room for one another.

Follow a little Pomeranian with royal expectations as he finds his place in the neighborhood, one page and one new friend at a time.

$14.99 Planned paperback launch price

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Lanternmates: Nemo’s New Beginning book cover, with seven animal friends sharing a cozy movie night
A story to follow. A little world to color.
24 coloring scenes72 total pages8.5 × 8.5″ paperbackBlank backs behind every main scene

INSIDE THE FIRST BOOK

One hello leads
to another.

Start with a family goodbye, catch a runaway orange, and follow Nemo into a neighborhood full of strong opinions and small kindnesses. Story captions and character introductions bring the friends to life.

Nemo saying goodbye to his two parents
01 / THE GOODBYEHis parents packed a little extra.
Nemo catching Miso’s runaway orange
03 / THE FIRST HELLOSo much for a dignified introduction.
Bea sharing a flower with Nemo, Miso and Winnie in the garden
08 / SOMETHING TO KEEPA flower, chosen just for him.

A SEAT AT THEIR TABLE

Meet your new
coloring companions.

A prince, a baker, a maker, a fixer, a gardener, a reader, and someone who has already tried the snacks.

Make this moment your own
A capybara, a cat, a Pomeranian, a dachshund, a corgi, a bunny and a bear sharing a pancake breakfast
A LANTERNMATES COLORING SAMPLE Select a friend to meet them

MEET THE LANTERNMATES

New neighbors.
Familiar little quirks.

Nemo has a favorite cushion and a very high opinion of himself. Miso has a spare chair. Winnie knows someone he should meet. One introduction leads to another, and a new neighborhood begins to feel like home.

A LITTLE SOMETHING TO LOOK FORWARD TO

Be there for
Nemo’s first chapter.

We’ll let you know when the book is ready, with occasional free coloring pages along the way.

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YOUR FIRST LANTERNMATES PAGE

Breakfast is better
with friends.

An easy breakfast scene with Nemo, Miso, and Bea. Bold lines and big spaces for a little time with your colors.

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WHERE THE STORY BEGINS

His Royal Fluffiness
is moving out.

One small suitcase. One favorite cushion.
A new beginning on Yujin Lane.

At the front gate, one parent squeezes Nemo’s paw while the other waves from the doorway. He gives them one last look, then turns toward his new beginning.

At his own little home, he puts his cushion by the window. An excellent spot. Naturally, he found it immediately.

Outside, an orange rolls across his path. Nemo catches it before it escapes. Its owner, a capybara named Miso, has groceries to carry and an extra chair at his table.

Nemo went out to explore. Breakfast with someone new was not on the royal schedule.

BEFORE YOU PICK YOUR COLORS

Good to know.

When can I get the book?

Nemo’s New Beginning is coming soon at a planned Amazon.com price of $14.99. The story and artwork are complete, and final print checks are underway. Join the launch list for the release announcement. An Amazon purchase link will appear here when ordering is available.

What should I color with?

For the free page, choose paper suited to your pencils, crayons or markers. Use a protective sheet underneath markers. We’ll share recommendations for the printed book after testing a physical copy.

Is the sample really free?

Yes. Download the PDF, print it using “fit to page,” and make it your own. There’s no signup required.

Can I share it with a friend?

Please do share this website. You can also print copies for personal use. Please don’t resell the artwork or redistribute it as a product.

A NOTE FROM LANTERNMATES

Made by animal people.
For your quieter moments.

We’re a small business with a big love for animals: their funny habits, strong opinions, and ability to make an ordinary day better.

Lanternmates turns that affection into a world you can color. We hope you find a favorite friend and a little time for yourself here.

With love, Lanternmates

Pancake morning

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