The Adventures of Luna and Ari
BEHIND THE ILLUSTRATIONS
The idea to write and illustrate children's books came to me when my niece was born. I wanted her to feel connected to me even when I couldn’t be physically present. Additionally, I aimed to help her learn Spanish, English, and German through engaging stories and illustrations. The characters in the book are heavily inspired by my own dogs, Luna and Ari, who continually inspire my creativity and bring the stories to life.
The adventures of Ari and Luna: Visiting friends
For this first book, I focused on Ari and his relationships with the various animals around town. I aimed to create a story that is vibrant, colorful, and easy to read, making it engaging and accessible for young readers as they explore friendship and community.
The adventures of Ari and Luna: Everything is okay
"Everything is Okay" is a heartfelt message I aimed to capture through this story. Luna and Ari experience some challenging moments, and the book is designed to teach children and sometimes adults that despite life's hardships, everything will be alright. Through their journey, I hope to inspire resilience, hope, and comfort in readers of all ages.
The adventures of Ari and Luna: Animal sounds
For this book, I aimed to keep it simple and focused on the names of animals. I wanted children to actively engage with the story by creating their own sounds, since animal noises can vary across different languages. This interactive approach encourages kids to participate and learn in a fun, meaningful way.
Fun fact: german, spanish and english chicken sounds are incredibly
The adventures of Ari and Luna: Learning the colors
For this particular book, I aimed to combine humor and vibrant colors to make it visually engaging and memorable.
For this particular book I tried to use the combinations of humor and colors to make it stand out.