The Adventure in My Backyard — Children’s Book Illustration & Cover Design

A playful children’s book illustration and full-cover design created for The Adventure in My Backyard, an imaginative story that encourages children to discover the wonder hidden in everyday surroundings.

I designed the front cover, back cover, and spine as one cohesive visual experience. The illustration features a curious young boy exploring his backyard with a magnifying glass, surrounded by flowers, butterflies, a ladybug, and other tiny discoveries.

The visual direction combines warm storytelling, vibrant colors, playful typography, and expressive character illustration to create an inviting design for children ages 4–8. I also developed a realistic hardcover book mockup to present the finished design in a professional portfolio setting.