Children’s books

Tiara Friends & The Case of Stolen Crown

Tiara Friends & The Secret of the Silk Dress

MIDDLE GRADE READERS (100 pages)

Working on these books was an absolute joy and an incredible honor! After all, who wouldn’t love bringing to life chapter books filled with the magic of friendship, enchanting castles, and adventurous princesses? Every step of the process was so much fun, from developing the character designs to illustrating the book jackets and crafting around 80 interior illustrations. It was a fantastic experience, and I loved every moment of helping to shape these whimsical worlds!

About Tiara Friends
Tiara Friends is a early readers chapter book series by Paula Harrison. The story centers around Jess & Millie, two girls who look alike but come from very different places. Their mixed up adventures bring them far and wide, centering around the magic of their Kingdom.

“Tiara Friends”
Publisher: Scholastic

Two books from the Tiara Friends series by Paula Harrison on a bookshelf, featuring illustrations of princesses in princess dresses. The first book is titled "The Case of the Stolen Crown" with a blue sky background, and the second is "The Secret of the Silk Dress" with a pink background.
Four princesses standing on the left, and one princess kneeling with a young boy on the right, all in princess dresses and accessories.
A black-and-white illustration of two women and a girl picking berries in a garden, with a girl running and a dog barking nearby.
A digital illustration of a girl with long wavy red hair and green eyes, dressed as a princess on the left, wearing a gold crown, purple and blue gown, and blue shoes. On the right, a girl with long wavy red hair and green eyes wearing historical peasant or working-class clothing, including a bonnet, dark dress with a white apron, and black shoes.
A black and white illustration split into two scenes. The left scene shows a street with buildings, signs, and three people walking and talking. The right scene depicts a ballroom with couples dancing, including a man and woman in the foreground, surrounded by other dancing couples, with elegant drapes and a chandelier.
A Disney-style castle with blue turrets and flags, set against a snowy mountain landscape under a blue sky.

Tractor & Digger

Publisher: Oxford University Press

A children's book titled "Tractor and Digger" by Karra McFarlane, featuring colorful cartoon illustrations of a smiling orange digger and a green tractor on the cover, set against a rural landscape background.

Working on Tractor & Digger was an absolute blast! As a parent of two boys who are completely obsessed with tractors, I knew this project was the perfect opportunity to channel that excitement and bring some extra joy to the illustrations. I designed the characters using real tractor models as inspiration, giving them personality while staying true to their real-life functions. A particularly rewarding part of the process was seeing my illustrations seamlessly merged with photography, creating a unique and dynamic visual style that made the book truly stand out.

About Tractor & Digger
Tractor & Digger is an early reading book focusing on learning new words for young children by Karra McFarlane.

You can find a copy of the book here.

Cartoon farm equipment including excavators, a sheep, rabbits, forage harvesters, a tractor, and a grain cart on a white background. Interior selections text in the bottom right corner.

Storytime Magazine
Benji’s Magic Boots no. 57

An open children's magazine titled 'Storytime' featuring colorful illustrations of characters and stories, with promotional banners and website information.

I had so much fun illustrating both the cover and the hero story for Storytime Magazine issue 65, featuring Benji’s Magic Boots! The story follows a boy named Benji who discovers a pair of magical boots that let him travel instantly to incredible, enchanted places. It was such a great project to work on—I really wanted to capture the magic and adventure with a colorful, lively style. Bringing Benji’s world to life and making it feel as fun and whimsical as the story itself was an absolute blast!

About Storytime Magazine
If you're not familiar with Storytime Magazine, it’s a beautifully designed, illustration-rich children’s magazine that brings classic and original stories to life. Each issue is packed with fairy tales, fables, myths, and adventures, all paired with vibrant artwork that makes reading a magical experience.

Buy your own copy here.

Illustration of a young boy and man, likely father and son, sitting on a floor in a cozy room with a window and curtains, talking about boots. A woman with glasses and curly hair, sitting at a desk with a book and mug, smiling and listening.
Child in red jacket with arms outstretched standing on ice or snow with a large bird, possibly a stork or pelican, in a pond lined with pink trees and a palace in the background.
Illustration of a young boy and a gnome in a garden, with text bubbles depicting a story about an adventure at Buckingham Palace.
Colorful illustration of a boy and a white dog standing in a vibrant garden at night with a starry sky and a tilted blue house in the background.
Scene from a British-themed celebration with cheerful people, a guard, elderly women, children, balloons, a dog, and a building with a statue and clock tower in a sunny outdoor setting.

Crayola Create & Play
Holiday Storybook

I work as an Art Director for the mobile app Crayola Create & Play, where I design open worlds, activities, and special events that inspire creativity. For the Holiday 2024 edition, I wanted to capture the cozy, magical feeling of classic holiday storybooks and bring that charm into the app. I created a special story featuring the Pet—the app’s main character—going on a magical winter adventure with their friends. Together, they celebrate the season with creativity, art-making, and lots of color! It was such a joy to blend storytelling with interactive play, making the holidays feel even more special for young artists everywhere.

About Crayola Create & Play

Crayola Create & Play is a fun app that lets kids explore creativity through drawing, coloring, and crafting. With vibrant tools and interactive challenges, it encourages imagination and artistic expression.

A colorful cartoon character with large eyes, wearing a red plaid scarf, glasses, and yellow facial markings, is sitting by a window with snow outside. The character has two small antlers and is smiling, with a bowl of hot chocolate topped with a candy cane in front. Behind the window, snow covers the ground and trees decorated with snowflakes, and there are Christmas ornaments on the windowsill.
Three colorful cartoon creatures decorated with Christmas lights, surrounded by holiday-themed items and presents.

Storytime Magazine
The Frog Price no. 21

Cover of a children's storybook titled 'Storytime' featuring a girl with dark hair and a crown, holding a green frog wearing a crown, with a forest background. Includes small inset images of a horse and a red creature, with a yellow banner reading 'The Frog Prince' and additional red and yellow text about classic fairy tales.

had a wonderful time illustrating both the cover and the hero story for Storytime Magazine issue 21, featuring The Frog Prince! This classic tale follows a princess who’s less than thrilled to kiss a frog, not realizing he’s actually a prince cursed by magic. It was such a fun project—I aimed to capture the humor and enchantment of the story with a bright, playful style. Bringing this charming world to life and illustrating the unexpected bond between the princess and the frog was an absolute joy!

About Storytime Magazine
If you're not familiar with Storytime Magazine, it’s a beautifully designed, illustration-rich children’s magazine that brings classic and original stories to life. Each issue is packed with fairy tales, fables, myths, and adventures, all paired with vibrant artwork that makes reading a magical experience.

You can buy a copy here.

A princess in a red dress and crown performs magic in a forest clearing, while a green frog sits on a stone well and looks up at her, with a castle visible in the background.
Two scenes from a fairytale. On the left, a prince helps a princess out of a tower window, and she is reaching to him with a surprised expression. On the right, the same prince and princess are dancing happily, with the prince wearing a crown and shield, and the princess wearing a tiara and gown. A castle, a horse-drawn carriage, and a parade of white horses are in the background.

Santa’s New Tradition
Publisher :Indie Press

A person holding a children's book titled 'Santa's New Tradition,' featuring an illustrated Santa Claus and a young girl on the cover, inside a room with bookshelves in the background.

When Karen Sisolac reached out to me about illustrating her holiday book—centered around themes of conservation and caring for our planet—I was absolutely thrilled! She crafted a beautiful story, and I had the joy of bringing it to life through my artwork. In addition to creating the illustrations, I also designed the book’s layout, making sure every page felt vibrant, engaging, and full of holiday magic. It was such a special project, and I loved the opportunity to blend storytelling with an important message about protecting our world!

Christmas elf with a red hat and green outfit, smiling and holding a long ribbon next to stacked colorful boxes filled with toys and gifts.
Illustration of four colorful circles with different objects. Top left shows a girl with dark hair, pink bows, and a pink dress, standing on a snow-covered hill. Top right shows a yellow airplane on a green cloud. Bottom left shows a green and yellow train on a red track. Bottom right shows a container filled with blue, yellow, and purple pencils, pens, and a pair of scissors.
Illustration of a forest scene with a reindeer and trees. Text underneath reads, 'People who want to help save trees can leave out cloths on Christmas Eve. I'll put presents in them and tie them up tight, and they can be opened when the time is right.' A red gift box with a note says 'For Santa' and a blue cloth.
Cartoon girl with blue hair and a cartoon robot with goggles standing against a starry space background. The word "SOLA" is glowing below them.

Other Kid Lit Illustrations

Cute cartoon illustration of different dogs with a caption 'Dogs are people too' at the bottom.
Digital illustration of a spaceship in space with stars, labeled 'C'AECILIAN NEBULA YEAR 1998' with text indicating date and time.
A girl with dark hair in a bun sitting on a stack of large books, reading a book with a blue whale on the cover, surrounded by colorful fish, a pink plush toy, and two toy dogs. There are fish swimming in the background and a white whale illustration above her.
Animated fruits and vegetables with smiling faces and arms, including a red apple, a lime, a carrot, and a pineapple, standing in a row.
Collection of diverse cartoon-style illustrations of people, each with unique facial expressions, hairstyles, and clothing styles, depicted in various poses and casual attire.
A classroom scene viewed from outside through a window, with children sitting at desks and a teacher engaging with students.
Four cartoon-style characters, the first in color with purple skin, pink beanie, yellow glasses, and yellow hoodie, and the next three in black and white line art with casual clothing and accessories.
Digital drawing of a cozy Hobbit-style room with stone walls and wooden furniture, including a bed, table with shield and sword, and a shelf with pottery and books. Sunlight streams through small window, casting shadows.
A whimsical scene of a small wooden house built on a tree root with a red, shingled roof and decorative cow skull on top. A ladder leads up to the door, and a steaming cauldron sits outside. Surrounding lush green trees and a signpost are visible in the background.
Animated characters resembling various animals with superhero costumes, standing in a line against a light blue background.
Cartoon illustration of a person wearing a red hat and beard hiding behind trees in a dense forest with tall, dark purple trees and a red bird perched high on a branch.
A girl in a purple dress and red shoes is flying on a broomstick with a black cat, surrounded by autumn leaves, against a dark blue background. The words "Happy Fall!" appear at the bottom.
A cartoon pig hanging upside down from a tree branch, with a speech bubble nearby.
A compilation of animated cartoon birds showing various activities such as sleeping, bathing, cooking, playing, and expressing emotions like happiness, anger, and confusion, on a dark background.
Colorful illustration of various fantasy creatures and characters floating and swirling around a central glowing light in a cosmic scene with stars and space elements.
Four children in a forest at night, holding hands and smiling, with a floating smiling face made of colored circles in the sky above them.