Illustrating a children’s book
My dream come true
I always dreamt of illustrating a children’s picture book. Thanks to Piskechi that dream came true. It was a great pleasure to bring the delightful story of Piskechi to life.
Design // Piskechi, a colourful picture book
Illustrating a Papiamentu children’s picture book about a little angelfish Piskechi that travels back to Curaçao.
E biahe largu di Piskechi
The big journey of a little angelfish Piskechi
E biahe largu di Piskechi tells the story of a little angelfish that is accidentally thrown away by Oma Truus. He travels a long way and arrives in Curaçao where he meets fishes that look like him. One of the fishes recognises him as her lost son Frèdi.
Portfolio // Picture book about a little angelfish
Colophon children’s book Piskechi
Story written by Julia van Norde (originally in Dutch).
Translated by Merly Augusta into Papiamentu.
Graphic design + illustrated by Irèn Nooren
Published by Rotary Club Curaçao
Printed by Curaçaose Courant
Used font: Georgia // designed by Matthew Carter