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ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR

Stories drawn with watercolour, wonder & a cup of tea

Hi, I'm Aleksandra — a children's book illustrator who believes magic hides in the tiniest details (and sometimes in the mess under my desk). I grew up in southern Poland and now work from my seaside studio in New Zealand, surrounded by pencils, paper stacks, and far too many half-finished cups of tea.

Since 2017, I've illustrated over 40 books, games, and projects. My work mixes watercolour, gouache, and ink with a sprinkle of digital polish. I love stories that make you feel something gentle, laugh a little, or carry a spark of wonder long after the last page.

My style wanders between tender and funny, depending on where the story wants to go. Nature, autumn colours, and everyday emotions are my favourite guides. I'm always open to collaborations with heart, imagination, and just a hint of the unexpected.
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40+

BOOKS & PROJECTS

11+

LANGUAGES

5

AWARDS & HONOURS

NZ

BESTSELLER

RECOGNITION

Awards & Achievements

2025

WAYRBA — Shortlisted

Whingeville — Children’s Picture Book

SHORTLISTED

2025

ACT Literary Awards — Shortlisted

Marvelous Miles — Children’s / Young Readers

SHORTLISTED

2022

Best Indie Book Award (BIBA)

Happy Love Sprinkles — Children’s (2-8)

WINNER

2020

Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards

Happy Love Sprinkles — Best First Book, Picture Book

SILVER

2020

Nautilus Book Awards

The Sweet Dreams Express — Children’s Picture Books/Fiction

SILVER

The Little Lambs series

Hachette New Zealand

NZ BEST SELLER

INTERNATIONAL REACH

Translated into 11+ languages

English

German

French

Danish

Brazilian Portuguese

Croatian

Slovak

Czech

Slovenian

Estonian

Catalan

COLLABORATIONS

Publishers & Clients

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