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Annabell

@annabell-lisa.bsky.social

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!
I’m Annabell- an artist and illustrator working with traditional media. I love color, whimsy, and finding magic in the everyday-which is why I love picture books!

I’d love to find a new project to collaborate on.
#kidlitartist #picturebookillustrations #whimsicalart

June 4, 2026 at 12:46 PM

Children’s Book Illustrator

@childrenboook.bsky.social

The best adventures start in a cardboard box! Join Maya and her trusty co-pilot, Barnaby, as they soar through the clouds on a grand cardboard adventure!

📩 DM for Custom Children's Book illustrations!

#ChildrensBookIllustrations #KidLit #Illustrator #Storybook #PictureBookIllustrations

Cartoon illustration of a smiling girl and a beagle puppy flying in a cardboard airplane through a blue sky with white clouds.

February 13, 2026 at 5:08 PM

Children’s Book Illustrator

@childrenboook.bsky.social

🐚Ever wondered what mermaids do on their day off?

Marina traded the deep sea for a sunny shore and a fruity treat! Every splash tells a story.

📩 DM for Custom Children's Book illustrations!

#ChildrensBookIllustrator #KidsLit #ArtOfStorytelling #ColorfulStories #PictureBookIllustrations

A cheerful mermaid with flowing red hair and a shimmering green tail rests on a sandy beach. She holds a colorful tropical drink decorated with a lemon slice and a small umbrella. In the background, calm turquoise water meets a bright blue sky with soft white clouds and palm trees. The scene is bright, whimsical, and full of summer warmth.

February 10, 2026 at 2:46 PM

Children’s Book Illustrator

@childrenboook.bsky.social

Who says high-tech can’t find its way into a winter wonderland?

When Roo got a drone for his birthday, he didn’t expect to discover a secret underground bunny village!

📩 DM for Custom Children's Book illustrations!

#KidLitArt #ChildrensBookIllustration #PictureBookIllustrations #IllustratorLife

A digital illustration showing the back of a brown kangaroo-like character holding a remote control, looking at a grey drone flying in a snowy sky. Below, a small yellow bunny with wide eyes peeks out from a hole in the snow, looking surprised. The background features several snow-covered evergreen trees under a soft blue sky.

February 9, 2026 at 2:24 AM

Children’s Book Illustrator

@childrenboook.bsky.social

Wait until you see who wins this race! 🏃🏾‍♀️

💨 Maya and her spotted sidekick, Puddles, are off on a whirlwind adventure through the sun-drenched park.

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A vibrant, cheerful digital illustration of a young Black girl with curly hair in puffs running joyfully through a green park. She wears a purple floral dress and a blue backpack. A playful white dog with yellow spots and a pink tongue runs beside her, while a bright pink bird flies overhead. The background features lush green trees, pink flowers, and a bright blue sky with a soft yellow sun. The mood is energetic and happy.

February 6, 2026 at 12:10 PM

Children’s Book Illustrator

@childrenboook.bsky.social

Meet Maya and her best friend, Barnaby. Maya wears her favorite shirt today because she wants the whole world to know she is valuable, brave, and ready for any adventure.

📩 DM for Custom Children's Book illustrations!

#picturebookIllustrations #children #books #Illustrations #kids

A cheerful digital illustration of a young Black girl with pigtails running through a sunny green park with a happy golden retriever puppy. The girl wears a pink tutu and a white t-shirt with a pink heart that reads "I AM VALUABLE." Bright blue skies, fluffy clouds, and lush green trees create a joyful, encouraging atmosphere.

February 3, 2026 at 1:32 AM

Children’s Book Illustrator

@childrenboook.bsky.social

🐠 Meet Finny, the bravest clownfish in the Coral Kingdom, who just discovered a secret map hidden inside a glowing anemone!

📩 DM for Custom Children's Book illustrations!

#KidLitArt #ChildrensBookillustrator #PictureBookillustrations #Storybook #hireIllustratorforchildrenbook

A vibrant, cheerful children's book illustration of an orange and white striped clownfish with large, expressive purple eyes and a friendly smile. The fish is swimming centrally in a bright turquoise ocean filled with colorful coral reefs in shades of pink, purple, and orange. Tiny bubbles float around, and the sandy ocean floor is visible at the bottom, creating a whimsical and adventurous underwater atmosphere.

February 2, 2026 at 4:29 AM

Children’s Book Illustrator

@childrenboook.bsky.social

She raised her tiny fist to the sky.

💬Are you an author or self-publishing a book for kids or Kid lit project?

📧Let’s build your Children’s Book together Message me

#PictureBookIllustrations #IllustrationForKids
#WhimsicalIllustration #FantasyArtForChildren
#IllustratedStories #StorybookArt

January 13, 2026 at 1:45 PM

Children’s Book Illustrator

@childrenboook.bsky.social

A little wave, two turtles, and a story begins 🐢✨
Magical Children’s Book illustrations for your Kids Book. DM me to create yours!

#ChildrensBookIllustrator #PictureBookIllustrations #KidLit #ArtForChildren #KidsBook

January 5, 2026 at 10:54 PM

Children’s Book Illustrator

@childrenboook.bsky.social

Illustration of diverse children laughing together in a green park, celebrating friendship and joy in a colorful picture book style.

📩Authors & self-publishing creators message me.

#KidLit #ChildrensBookIllustrator #PictureBookIllustrations #BookForKids #ChildrensBooks

January 3, 2026 at 12:33 PM

Children’s Book Illustrator

@childrenboook.bsky.social

Happy New Year 🎉
Wishing magical stories, bright imaginations, and joyful pages in 2026.
May every Kids Book begin with wonder and end with smiles.

#HappyNewYear #ChildrensBookIllustrator #KidsBookArt #KidLit #PictureBookIllustrations

January 1, 2026 at 3:10 AM

Children’s Book Illustrator

@childrenboook.bsky.social

❄️ Winter stories feel warmer when love leads the way.

🐭 Two tiny mice shape a snowy dream, proving small heroes create big magic.

📩 Children’s book authors, message me to create your picture book.

#ChildrensBook #ChildrensBookIllustrator #KidLit #PictureBookIllustrations #KidsBookIllustration

January 1, 2026 at 3:00 AM

Children’s Book Illustrator

@childrenboook.bsky.social

Two little friends race across the schoolyard.

📩 Are you an author or self-publishing a Kids Book or Children’s Books? Let’s turn your story into unforgettable Fantasy Illustrations.

👉 DM me “BOOK” to start your journey!

#ChildrensBookIllustrations #PictureBookIllustrations #PictureBook

December 21, 2025 at 1:39 PM

Children’s Book Illustrator

@childrenboook.bsky.social

🌊 She didn’t wait for permission—she followed the waves.

📖 Art for children | Picture book illustrations
✨ DM me to collaborate on your kids book

#ChildrensBookIllustrator #KidsBookArt #PictureBookIllustrations #KidLit

December 17, 2025 at 9:11 PM

Children’s Book Illustrator

@childrenboook.bsky.social

A crying young girl holding a teddy bear sits on grass while a gentle baby leopard sits beside heemotional picture book illustration style for children.

#ChildrensBookIllustrations #ChildrensBookIllustrator #PictureBookIllustrations #KidLit #ChildrensBooks #PictureBook #kidBook

December 15, 2025 at 9:43 PM

Children’s Book Illustrator

@childrenboook.bsky.social

🐸
By the quiet pond, a frog and a duckling share a moment of friendship.

I create Children’s Book illustrations that turn gentle moments into unforgettable picture books for kids.

#ChildrensBookIllustrator #PictureBookIllustrations #KidLit #ArtForChildren

December 13, 2025 at 9:03 PM

Children’s Book Illustrator

@childrenboook.bsky.social

Little Aria wakes with wonder in her eyes — a new story waiting.

As a children’s book illustrator, I turn moments like this into magical Children’s Book illustrations and picture book art.

👉DM to bring your book for kids to life!

#ChildrensBookIllustrator #KidLitArt #PictureBookIllustrations

December 12, 2025 at 3:48 PM

Children’s Book Illustrator

@childrenboook.bsky.social

🌿✨ A quiet garden. A curious boy. And two unexpected friends… 🐢🐸This is the moment where stories begin.

Perfect for your next Kids Book, Storybook, or book for kids project—because stories like this help shape gentle hearts. 🌼

#PictureBookIllustrations #ChildrensBookIllustrator #KidsBookArt

December 9, 2025 at 6:44 PM

Children’s Book Illustrator

@childrenboook.bsky.social

📚 Ready to see your story fly?

Your words + my art = a children’s book kids will treasure forever.

💌 DM me now to start!

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November 19, 2025 at 8:20 PM

Ameena | Kidlit Author & Illustrator

@ameenasiddique.bsky.social

Aaliyah loves her little garden. Willa doesn’t like to get dirty but she’ll still guard close by. You never know when a spider might appear!

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November 12, 2025 at 6:19 PM

Ameena | Kidlit Author & Illustrator

@ameenasiddique.bsky.social

Aaliyah and Willa investigating where the ants go after a picnic.

#character_design #characterdesignchallenge #characterconceptart #charactermeetandgreet #kidlit #kidlitillustration #kidlitart #picturebookart #picturebookillustrations #childrenbookart #childrenbookillustration

November 11, 2025 at 11:03 PM

Imogen Taylor

@imogentaylormade.com

A ghostly forest for Halloween 👻🎃

(graphite pencil, finished off in photoshop)

#seekingrep #kidlitart #kidlit #picturebooks #boardbooks #picturebookillustrations #childrenbookillustrations

November 1, 2025 at 12:24 PM

Heather Stigall

@heatherstigall7.bsky.social

And the wonderful illustrator Jess Mason who brought Gilbert to life in spooky, mysterious, full-color! 😍👻😘 #gilbertandtheghost #picturebooks #picturebookillustrations

July 19, 2025 at 6:04 PM