Milo and the Tiny Garden — Story Writing, Children’s Illustration & Book Cover Design

Milo and the Tiny Garden is a complete children’s book concept developed from story writing to visual design. The project explores themes of patience, kindness, nature, personal growth, and believing in yourself through a gentle, imaginative story for children ages 4–8.

I developed the story concept around Milo, a curious young boy who discovers a tiny hidden garden and learns that even the smallest seed can grow into something meaningful with care and patience. I then translated the story into a whimsical children’s book illustration, creating an expressive character, colorful garden environment, and supporting visual elements such as flowers, butterflies, birds, and a tiny snail.

The project also includes the full book cover design—front cover, back cover, and spine—with playful typography and a warm green, orange, and yellow color palette designed to communicate growth, nature, and childhood wonder. A realistic hardcover mockup was created to present the final concept professionally.