Map

So this is the map. It reminds me of Winnie the Pooh a little.

Spreads

Type I

cover concept

I was thinking about the cover this week. And the type. I thought the type should be expressive. More expressive than the average kid's book. I'm expecting the parent to read this, not the child, so readability is not quite as important. I'd rather readers looked at my book and enjoyed it because it was different and fun to read even if it was a bit more challenging. The story itself isn't hard to understand. And the illustrations are straight-forward. So it could use something interesting.

I like the quirkiness of Cochin. I mixed it with a script and a bold font (Rosewood Fill).

After I get some feedback on the type, etc. I'm going to work on the cover more; write a description for the back cover, a blurb for the flaps, and add all the little touches it'll need.

new inspiration explanation

Below is some work by Nessim Higson, a designer working in New Orleans who is found under www.iamalwayshungry.com. What I found inspiratoional is the way he layers photocopies and illustrations.

I've been doing some visual exploration. I'll post it above.

New Inspiration

Today's illustration

This could be one spread, without the text and embellishments.