Sweet Apple Tree

A cover illustration and layout for Sweet Apple Tree, a children’s picture book by Sara McLane.

The goal was a cover that feels like a sunny afternoon. A little red-haired boy stretches out on a branch to reach one perfect apple, with a seaside village tucked in the background. The painterly brushwork, bright sky and warm reds keep it playful, and the chunky hand-lettered title is easy for kids to read from across a room.

What I did:

Cover illustration
Hand-lettered title and author name
Colour palette and lighting
Full cover layout

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