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Abigail Halpin

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Picture Book Illustrator + New Englander ๐ŸŒฒ ๐Ÿ ANNE DARES / Tundra ๐ŸŽป ITZHAK / Abrams www.theodesign.com

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Happy New Year + Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! โœจ I'm a picture book and middle grade illustrator who loves mystery novels, vintage ephemera + the natural world. My work: www.theodesign.com

08.01.2026 16:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 46 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Happy Pie for Breakfast Day, for all who celebrate. ๐Ÿ‚ ๐Ÿฅง

28.11.2025 14:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Something for day one of Folktale Week, "Night." ๐ŸŒŸ #folktaleweek

17.11.2025 20:25 ๐Ÿ‘ 31 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Happy (almost) Halloween! ๐ŸŽƒ To celebrate, I made a slightly spooky story, over on my site: www.theodesign.com/andysfriend

30.10.2025 18:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Book covers of six books from Kallie George and illustrated by Abigail Halpin: Anne Arrives, Anne's Kindred Spirits, Anne's School Days, Anne's Tragical Tea Party, Anne Dares, and Anne Dreams.

Book covers of six books from Kallie George and illustrated by Abigail Halpin: Anne Arrives, Anne's Kindred Spirits, Anne's School Days, Anne's Tragical Tea Party, Anne Dares, and Anne Dreams.

It may be a little early to think about Christmas gifts but if you want to introduce young readers to Anne of Green Gables, consider this new boxed set of illustrated early readers from Kallie George and @abigailhalpin.bsky.social (From Tundra). canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/10/anne...

08.10.2025 21:17 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you! ๐Ÿ˜Š

03.10.2025 15:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! ๐Ÿ I'm a picture book and middle grade illustrator inspired by folklore, nature + all things vintage. ๐ŸŽƒ My art is at: www.theodesign.com

02.10.2025 15:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 59 ๐Ÿ” 5 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
cover of FINDING WILD shows two kids with backpacks walking to the right with a white background to the lower right and green leaves and colorful flowers in the upper left; the title has a few leaves, flowers, and critters around the letters

cover of FINDING WILD shows two kids with backpacks walking to the right with a white background to the lower right and green leaves and colorful flowers in the upper left; the title has a few leaves, flowers, and critters around the letters

FINDING WILD by Megan Wagner Lloyd, published in 2016, is such a beautiful reminder to notice (and perhaps invite) bits of nature everywhere. #kidlit ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ‘ Illustrations by @abigailhalpin.bsky.social are beyond-words gorgeous.

24.09.2025 12:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 10 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Packing up an order. It's always bittersweet sending art off into the world.

17.09.2025 20:29 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Anne of Green Gables: The Chapter Book Collection The charming and spirited Anne Shirley stars in an early illustrated chapter book series inspired by her adventures in Anne of Green Gables โ€” now with all six paperback volumes collected in one box set!

Are you desperately waiting for some young reader in your life to get old enough for Anne of Green Gables? Well, we can't alter the fabric of time (yet!) but we CAN tell you about this complete, illustrated, young readers edition. Out on October 7!

09.09.2025 15:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 14 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm a picture book illustrator in New England, working on my own middle grade historical fantasy. My work is over at: www.theodesign.com

04.09.2025 10:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 42 ๐Ÿ” 8 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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All about KidLitArtPostcard โ€” Gina Perry Illustrations

Fair notice to #kidlit - next Thursday is a KidLitArtPostcard day! September is typically a very active month for posting and browsing. Spread the word so we get a good turnout from illustrators, editors, art directors, and agents! www.ginaperry.com/postcard

27.08.2025 12:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 76 ๐Ÿ” 40 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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"The sixth and final book in an early illustrated chapter book series inspired by Anne of Green Gables, starring the spirited Anne Shirley as she pursues her dream of becoming a teacher."

Enter to win a copy of Kallie George & @abigailhalpin.bsky.social's "Anne Dreams" from TundraBooks #๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ“š #Booksky

15.08.2025 12:39 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
An illustration of a firefly character holding a lantern while a smaller firefly looks on in amazement. A kid with wings and a fire-inspired paper crown flies overhead with a moth in a night scene.

An illustration of a firefly character holding a lantern while a smaller firefly looks on in amazement. A kid with wings and a fire-inspired paper crown flies overhead with a moth in a night scene.

Hello! #KidLitArtPostcard! A firefly fest to celebrate the abundant fireflies in the garden this year!
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Iโ€™m represented by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social @bookendsliterary.bsky.social

#kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #art #ChildrensBooks #picturebooks

07.08.2025 14:35 ๐Ÿ‘ 230 ๐Ÿ” 41 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 12 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! โœ๏ธ I thought it would be fun to illustrate a book cover for an idea that's floating around in my head: a maritime retelling of Rapunzel. ๐ŸŒŠ My portfolio: www.theodesign.com

07.08.2025 12:26 ๐Ÿ‘ 30 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Allan and Janet Ahlberg's books had a huge impact on me both as a child and as an illustrator. "The Jolly Postman" is pure magic.

06.08.2025 20:13 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks ๐Ÿ˜Š

05.07.2025 13:45 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you!

05.07.2025 13:45 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! โ˜€๏ธ I'm a picture book illustrator, currently working on my own middle grade project. My art is over at: www.theodesign.com

03.07.2025 11:54 ๐Ÿ‘ 76 ๐Ÿ” 5 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Back from two weeks in Rome and suffering from gelato withdrawal ๐Ÿจ

18.06.2025 16:10 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Here's a linocut inspired piece based on the poem "Wandering Aengus." ๐Ÿงœโ€โ™€๏ธ Because you can never draw too many sea creatures. - www.theodesign.com

05.06.2025 08:37 ๐Ÿ‘ 55 ๐Ÿ” 8 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Happy #MothersDay from @kidlittv.bsky.social! ๐Ÿ’– Weโ€™ve rounded up #picturebooks & #kidlit crafts for the whole family, guaranteed to make Momโ€™s special day super sweet! www.kidlit.tv/kidlit-craft...
@gluedtomycrafts.bsky.social @joshfunkbooks.bsky.social @abigailhalpin.bsky.social

07.05.2025 10:23 ๐Ÿ‘ 6 ๐Ÿ” 4 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you!

03.05.2025 21:50 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you!

02.05.2025 14:33 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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It's #kidlitartpostcard day! Hooray! Here's a peek at a new story out on submission. If interested in seeing more, my amazing agent is @kterrette.bsky.social and my portfolio is at www.phyllisharris.com/portfolio. #kidlit #editor #editors

01.05.2025 17:52 ๐Ÿ‘ 72 ๐Ÿ” 9 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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It's #kidlitartpostcard day, so here's a drawing I've been working on, inspired by growing up near the sea.
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Portfolio: theodesign.com

01.05.2025 16:44 ๐Ÿ‘ 54 ๐Ÿ” 4 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 6 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Couldn't resist jumping on the #starterpack bandwagon... #starterpacknoai

24.04.2025 19:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Working on revising this manuscript. It's going s-l-o-w-l-y. But cherry danishes help.

04.04.2025 16:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Something for #kidlitartpostcard day ๐ŸŽป I'm a New England based picture book illustrator, currently working on a middle grade story. My work is over yonder: www.theodesign.com

03.04.2025 13:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 25 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Sunday sketches | Marker + Ballpoint Pen
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#sketchbook #illustration #kidlitart

23.03.2025 17:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 13 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0