The Little Girl and the Kissing Fish

    By AlexZandra Smith

    The Little Girl and the Kissing Fish cover image

    24 Apr, 2024

    a painting of a girl standing on a dock with a fishing rod in her hand and a boat in the water, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, Bob Byerley, highly detailed digital painting

    Every summer, the little girl spent her days by the lake, fishing with her family. This year, she had a mission - to kiss a fish. The girl adored fishes so much, she wanted to show them her affection.

    a painting of a girl walking on a dock with a fishing rod in her hand and a boat in the water, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, Bob Byerley, storybook illustration

    Her family laughed at her adorable mission. They supported her, helping her catch as many fishes as they could. The girl's excitement was contagious, making the summer even more enjoyable.

    a family sitting around a campfire on a lake at sunset with a lake in the background and a sunset in the background, american realism, a storybook illustration, Brothers Hildebrandt, official art

    As the days passed, the girl tried to kiss every fish she caught. However, she would always squeal and let the fish slip away. Her family would laugh and hug her, making her feel better.

    a family sitting around a campfire with a campfire in the background and a lake in the foreground, socialist realism, a storybook illustration, Brothers Hildebrandt, official art

    Despite her failed attempts, she didn't lose hope. The girl was determined to accomplish her mission. Her family admired her spirit and encouraged her to keep trying.

    a little girl sitting on a rock next to a lake holding a kite in her hand and a fish in her mouth, fantasy art, a detailed painting, artist, detailed painting

    One day, she caught a small, beautiful fish. She held it gently and leaned in to kiss it. But just like before, she squealed and let the fish slip away. She felt a bit disappointed.

    two children sitting on a rock near a river and fishing on a rod with a rod in the other hand, socialist realism, a detailed painting, Brothers Hildebrandt, official art

    Her family comforted her. Her brother even offered to catch a fish for her to kiss. But she refused, wanting to accomplish her mission on her own.

    a painting of three girls standing on a dock with a lake in the background and a sunset in the background, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, Brothers Hildebrandt, official art

    Feeling a tug on her line, the girl quickly reeled in a fish. It was small and looked at her with curious eyes. She held it gently, feeling a surge of courage.

    two little girls standing on a rock with a fishing rod in their hands and a fish in their hand, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, Bob Byerley, highly detailed digital painting

    Before she could change her mind, she quickly leaned in and kissed the fish. It was wet and slippery, making her giggle. She did it! She finally kissed a fish!

    a painting of a girl and a girl fishing together in a lake at sunset with a mountain in the background, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, Bob Byerley, highly detailed digital painting

    Her family cheered and clapped, proud of her achievement. The girl felt a sense of accomplishment. She released the fish back into the lake, waving it goodbye.

    a man and two little girls standing on a rock by a lake with a dog on a leash and a man holding a stick, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, Brothers Hildebrandt, official art

    As they packed up and left, the girl couldn't help but look back at the lake. She would always remember this summer and her mission to kiss a fish.

    a painting of two girls holding hands while walking towards a lake with a boat on it and a mountain in the background, german romanticism, a storybook illustration, Brothers Hildebrandt, official art

    Back home, she couldn't stop talking about her adventure. She even promised to kiss a bigger fish next summer. Her family laughed, looking forward to another fun-filled summer.

    a painting of three girls fishing on a dock with a lake in the background and a sunset in the background, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, Brothers Hildebrandt, highly detailed digital painting

    That night, the little girl fell asleep, dreaming of fishes and her next summer adventure. Her family watched her sleep, grateful for the memories and the joy she brought into their lives.

    The Little Girl and the Kissing Fish