Project Description
A picture-book cover about a small penguin searching for where he belongs.
Watching the birds high above, he begins to wonder if he might be able to fly as well.
Through a series of attempts and discoveries, he eventually realises that his own way of moving — and his true place — lies not in the sky, but in the water.
Watching the birds high above, he begins to wonder if he might be able to fly as well.
Through a series of attempts and discoveries, he eventually realises that his own way of moving — and his true place — lies not in the sky, but in the water.
Scope of Work
• Illustration
• Concept development
• Typography & cover layout
• Full cover design (front and back)
• Concept development
• Typography & cover layout
• Full cover design (front and back)
Concept Focus
The composition centres on a quiet moment of observation and curiosity.
The penguin’s upward gaze creates a strong visual direction toward the birds, establishing a contrast between aspiration and reality.
The large empty space emphasises distance and longing, while the minimal setting allows the emotional core of the story to emerge — the beginning of a journey toward finding one’s true place.
The penguin’s upward gaze creates a strong visual direction toward the birds, establishing a contrast between aspiration and reality.
The large empty space emphasises distance and longing, while the minimal setting allows the emotional core of the story to emerge — the beginning of a journey toward finding one’s true place.
Target Age
Children aged 4–7
Children aged 4–7
Context
Part of an original picture-book project.
Part of an original picture-book project.
