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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.

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
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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
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