I’m thrilled to reveal the cover of my newest picture book, Boxer Baby Battles Bedtime!
I wanted to introduce Kai Gietzen, the illustrator for Boxer Baby Battles Bedtime. Kai is a recent graduate of the Illustration program at the Rhode Island School of Design! This is his debut picture book as an illustrator.
How would I describe Kai’s illustrations in the book? His use of perspective to show the page spread in an unusual and dramatic way is honestly something that I have never seen before in picture books. He also uses light and shadow to create a mesmerizing focal point. Finally, his whimsical illustrations convey movement and humor in a really fun way.
To see more of his work, please check out his website and Instagram.
Boxer Baby Battles Bedtime! by Mia Wenjen, illustrated by Kai Gietzen
Dad needs to get Boxer Baby down for her nap but she is not going down without a fight! This funny picture book told in three rounds includes boxing idioms. This picture book also celebrates the unsung heroes — dads who stay home to care for their children. [picture book, ages 3 and up]
and now …
ta da …
here it is …
The cover for Boxer Baby Battles Bedtime!!
Boxer Baby Battles Bedtime! Kickstarter
I will be launching a Kickstarter project to bring Boxer Baby Battles Bedtime! to life in mid-September. Early-release copies of the hardcover version will be available and will be delivered in December. Stay tuned!
p.s. Related posts:
Picture Book Announcement: Boxer Baby, illustrated by Kai Gietzen
My Author Copies Arrived! FOOD FOR THE FUTURE unboxing with Salt Blessing
Starred Review for FOOD FOR THE FUTURE from School Library Journal!
Food for the Future BOOK TRAILER!!!
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Food for the Future: Sustainable Farms Around the World
- Junior Library Guild Gold selection
- Selected as one of 100 Outstanding Picture Books of 2023 by dPICTUS and featured at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair
- Starred review from School Library Journal
- Chicago Library’s Best of the Best
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