Text graphic with the words 'Published & Cherished Books' in cursive font, with a decorative ampersand in the center.

Holding a finished book I’ve illustrated is the ONE dream that stayed with me from childhood, and it never loses its meaning. To me, books are more than objects, they are worlds a reader can step into and return to. I’m always drawn to the ones that are read again and again.

A hand-drawn red arrow pointing to the left with a curved tail.
Pink arrow pointing to the right
A festive illustrated holiday scene on a tablet screen showing a Christmas tree, carolers, and a carnival, with various colorful objects and holiday-themed decorations around it on a wooden table.
A colorful illustration showing a smiling sunflower with a face and arms, floating in the sky. The scene includes scattered papers, leaves, and objects falling around, with a bright, animated sun in the background shining rays. The sun has a cheerful face with closed eyes and a big smile, and there is a tree with lush green leaves on the top left corner.
A box of colored oil pastels arranged neatly in rows on a wooden surface, with a small bowl of red berries nearby.
A whimsical illustration of a garden with bees, flowers, and a cross-section of soil showing underground insects like worms, beetles, and larvae, with a girl balancing on a mound of earth, an older man holding a magnifying glass, and a playful kitten nearby.

“I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library.”

-Jorge Luis Borges

Collaboration sits at the heart of every project. Through open communication and a flexible, collaborative approach, I work alongside authors to bring their ideas to life, with the aim of creating a book that feels true to them and can be cherished for years to come.

The cover of a children's book titled 'Fleur's Adventures: No More Burrowwork, Miss Nittypicky!' written by Emily Ann Pooler and illustrated by Kyria McKie. The illustration features a cheerful girl with a big smile, pink hair, and a fairy-like appearance, sitting playfully in a grassy area with scattered papers, grass, and leaves. There is a large tree and a bright, smiling sun in the background.

Fleur’s Adventures

Curious, caring, and courageous, Fleur reminds us that young voices matter.

A woman with long wavy hair, wearing a pink shirt and white pants, rests her chin on her hand and smiles at the camera against a plain background.

If you’d like to step into Fleur’s world, you can find the book here.

The cover of a children's book titled 'Whoopsie Daisy' features a cartoon-style illustration of a girl with a tiger on her shoulder and a blue bird with large eyes. The background is a sunny, grassy landscape with trees and small flowers.

When Baby Bird tumbles from the nest one sunny morning, everything changes. Mummy Bird has hurt her wing and must go to Forestville Hospital, but who will care for Baby Bird while she’s away?

Daisy is ready to help. Together, they discover the joy of friendship, the comfort of kindness, and the magic of caring for someone small and special.

Whoopsie Daisy

A woman with long wavy hair, wearing a pink shirt and white pants, rests her chin on her hand and smiles at the camera against a plain background.

If you’d like to step into Daisy’s world, you can find the book here.

An illustration of smiling girl with long blonde hair, wearing a light blue dress with white stripes, surrounded by whimsical fairy and flower elements, with text "Stiggy, Stogy and Poppit" and "The Magical Adventures begin" in purple and gray fonts.

Stiggy, Stoggy and Poppoit: The Magical Adventures Begin

A sunlit story of imagination, friendship, and childhood adventure

A woman with long wavy hair, wearing a pink shirt and white pants, rests her chin on her hand and smiles at the camera against a plain background.

If you’d like to step into Lisa’s world, you can find the book here.

A colorful illustration of a flying vintage-style hot air balloon with a girl, a boy, a dog, and a fox inside. The scene has a purple sky with stars and clouds, and a crescent moon with a girl sitting on it. The text says "Daisy and the Dream Bus" and credits Miriam Williams as the writer and Kyria McKie as the illustrator.

Daisy and the Dream Bus

A story of love, loss, memories, and finding comfort in dreams.

A woman with long wavy hair, wearing a pink shirt and white pants, rests her chin on her hand and smiles at the camera against a plain background.

If you’d like to step into Daisy’s world, you can find the book here.

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