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Children's book illustrations

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Four textured-gouache scenes of Sylvie in a mustard coat leaving a red cabin, walking a forest path, and meeting a fawn, fox, rabbit and squirrel.

Sylvie, Little Explorer of the Forest, and the Red Cabin

Illustration · Created by HMD Publishing Illustration Studio

Four seasonal scenes of Blossom Bear in green dungarees watering flowers, picnicking beside a lake, raking autumn leaves and building a snowman in the snow.

Blossom Bear, Kind Heart and Gentle Hands

Illustration · Created by HMD Publishing Illustration Studio

Four jungle scenes of Tavi the giraffe with a zebra and two lions, among leaves, on a sunlit path, beside a lily pond with dragonflies, and at sunset.

Tavi, The Kind-Hearted Giraffe

Illustration · Created by HMD Publishing Illustration Studio

Four scenes of Lira in a teal knitted sweater and yellow boots, standing in rain, reading in a lamplit doorway, reading in an armchair, and walking wet cobbles.

Lira, A Gentle Book-Loving Girl

Illustration · Created by HMD Publishing Illustration Studio

Four scenes of Rainbow Girl in round glasses and patterned denim walking a sunny street, drawing at a desk, studying a flower with a magnifying glass, and running at sunset.

Rainbow Girl, A Story of Wonder and Kindness

Illustration · Created by HMD Publishing Illustration Studio

Four evening scenes of Seraphina in a pink dress and gold tiara reading in bed, watching a crescent moon from a balcony, pouring tea, and asleep with a white kitten.

Seraphina, The Goodnight Princess

Illustration · Created by HMD Publishing Illustration Studio

Four night-time scenes of Leo in striped pyjamas watching the moon from bed, reading in a lantern-lit blanket fort, sitting on a windowsill, and asleep with his teddy.

Leo, Dreamer and Story Lover, and the Blanket Fort

Illustration · Created by HMD Publishing Illustration Studio

Four scenes of Bunny, a white rabbit in a yellow raincoat, splashing in a puddle, flying a kite on a hill, holding a maple leaf, and reading indoors.

Bunny, A Gentle Adventurer

Illustration · Created by HMD Publishing Illustration Studio

Four jungle scenes of Arlo, a boy in leaf clothing, and Dino, a green dinosaur, among giant leaves, on a sunlit path, beside a waterfall, and watching a sunset.

Arlo and Dino, Best Friends Always

Illustration · Created by HMD Publishing Illustration Studio

Four scenes of Lily and Willow the giraffe: reading in a blossom meadow, sharing a garden tea party, swinging at sunset, and reading in bed under fairy lights.

Lily and Willow, A Curious Dreamer and Her Giraffe

Illustration · Created by HMD Publishing Illustration Studio

Four watercolour scenes of a curly-haired child and a young fox reading under a tree, crossing a wildflower meadow, drawing by a window, and watching a sunset.

Little Explorer, Kind Heart and Curious Mind

Illustration · Created by HMD Publishing Illustration Studio

Four scenes of Max, a boy in a red top and blue cap, skateboarding down a street, fastening his puppy's collar, looking out to sea, and sitting on a porch at sunset.

Max, A Curious Heart and a Loyal Friend

Illustration · Created by HMD Publishing Illustration Studio

Four scenes of Little Mouse in red dungarees and an acorn cap holding a leaf on a woodland path, reading at a picnic, painting at an easel, and using a telescope at night.

Little Mouse, Curious and Creative

Illustration · Created by HMD Publishing Illustration Studio

Four seasonal scenes of Bear in blue dungarees and a straw hat watering flowers at sunrise, fishing from a jetty, raking leaves, and carrying pine branches through snow.

Bear, Gardener and Dreamer

Illustration · Created by HMD Publishing Illustration Studio

Four scenes of Bumble Bear in round glasses reading by a rainy window, spooning honey at a meadow picnic, hiking a forest path, and sitting under festoon lights at night.

Bumble Bear, A Love for Books and Honey

Illustration · Created by HMD Publishing Illustration Studio

Four scenes of a red-haired girl in denim dungarees with two cats: reading on a window seat, walking a garden path with a basket, mixing in a kitchen, and reading in a blanket den.

Curly Days, A Story About Cats and Cosy Adventures

Illustration · Created by HMD Publishing Illustration Studio

Four fairy-tale scenes of Zia in a pink gown with flower-threaded hair: with woodland animals, watching sky lanterns from a balcony, sailing toward a tower, and painting indoors.

Zia, A Dreamer Beyond the Tower

Illustration · Created by HMD Publishing Illustration Studio

Four scenes of Luna, a young witch in a star-patterned hat and cloak, sparkling a stream with her wand, brewing a potion, flying over a village, and reading with her cat.

Luna, A Little Witch and Her Cat

Illustration · Created by HMD Publishing Illustration Studio

Four winter scenes of a girl in a red hooded cape carrying a lantern through frosted woods, kneeling by a stream, walking a snowy village, and reading by a window.

The Lantern Girl and Hopper

Illustration · Created by HMD Publishing Illustration Studio

Four scenes of the Lotus Warrior with her grey horse: at a lotus pond at sunrise, riding through a forest, overlooking a moonlit valley, and resting under cherry blossom.

The Lotus Warrior, Courage and Honour

Illustration · Created by HMD Publishing Illustration Studio

Four scenes of Lila in a pale blue gown holding a frog at a fountain, watching a castle from a balcony, reading by a window, and feeding birds on garden steps.

Lila, The Kind-Hearted Princess and the Frog

Illustration · Created by HMD Publishing Illustration Studio

Four scenes of Lila in a rose-pink gown sleeping beside a fawn, looking out at a pink castle, pouring tea for woodland animals, and holding glowing stars at night.

Lila, The Kind-Hearted Princess and the Woodland Tea Party

Illustration · Created by HMD Publishing Illustration Studio

Four starlit scenes of Zia in a purple star-print dress riding a unicorn through clouds, reading on a crescent moon, walking a lantern-lit forest, and asleep at sunset.

Zia and the Unicorn

Illustration · Created by HMD Publishing Illustration Studio

Four night scenes of Zara, a fairy in a pink tutu, catching a star with her wand, watering glowing flowers, reading to a rabbit by lantern light, and dancing under a crescent moon.

Zara, A Little Light

Illustration · Created by HMD Publishing Illustration Studio

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