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2025 | Children's Publishing | Professional
  • pronoun
    She
  • Why did you create this work?
    I wrote and illustrated this story, drawing inspiration from my own experience of my children moving schools many times, grappling with the challenges of fitting in, and their fear of the dark. This heartfelt story is an exploration of friendship and finding connection under the stars, offering reassurance and resolution as they discover that fears can be faced, and new friendships can bloom.
  • How were your illustrations used?
    The Illustrations are used in picture book format to tell a story.
  • What materials and techniques did you use?
    Pen and ink, Paper collage, combined with digital illustration, a mixed media result.
  • Was this project commissioned?
    Commissioned
  • Commissioner Name
    Cristina Pase
  • Commissioner Company
    Windy Hollow Books
  • Commissioner Instagram
    instagram.com/windyhollow/
  • Who was the work commissioned for?
    Windy Hollow Books
  • Agent
    Bright Agency
  • Agent Instagram
    @the_bright_agency
  • Personal Website or Portfolio Link
    binny.com.au
  • Instagram
    binnyillustration
  • X (formerly Twitter)
    binnytalib
  • Biography
    Binny Talib is an award-winning Author/Illustrator with a whimsical, contemporary style, she has illustrated over 35 books internationally, ranging from picture, baby board, non-fiction and chapter. Clients include HarperCollins/Rocket Birds books UK, Ladybird Publishing UK, Penguin, Australia, Scholastic US and Aus, Balzer Bray USA, Auzou publishers, France, YoYo Books, Belgium, Allen & Unwin Aus
  • Where are you currently based?
    Australia
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