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Children's Book Illustration - Pepe and the Secret Sauce

Project type

Children's Book Illustration. 32 page picture book.

Date

2024

Working with Author Deana Tynan, I illustrated this heartwarming story of culture, cooking and love for family.

This delightful children's book was inspired by Deana's childhood in her own Nonna's kitchen.

Published by The Press Garage 2024.

Pepe and the Secret Sauce

The cover was embellished with high gloss varnishes on the magnifying glass and the lettering. A high profile emboss was applied to the lettering also to enhance its appearance as spaghetti.

We meet Pepe, Nonna and Nonno

On this introductory spread it was important to try to convey the generosity of Nonna and the way she likes to show that love - through her cooking

The recipe...

Pepe reads Nonna's rather cryptic recipe for her famous 'Sugo'

Pepe and Nonna

Nonna is warm, like a knitted blanket

GARLIC!

Pepe's quest to discover the hidden ingredients continues

WE DID IT!

The final ingredient is found

MANGIAMO!

The family all come together to eat

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