We have a world problem that no one is talking about. There are millions of young adults who voluntarily never leave their homes, called the hikikomori. This term originates from Japan to define this modern generation of confined people.
Half a million youths in Japan alone are social recluses, in addition to half a million more who are middle-aged. This is just Japan alone. If we extrapolated this number across the world, we’d see even greater numbers.
Certainly social media has a part in fueling the ease of isolation, and we can see extreme isolation only gaining in popularity. But for humans to thrive, true connection is so important. We have yet to see the impacts of extreme confinement, but it certainly does not help society as a whole if millions of people are not realizing their potential. Millions of young minds, lost in this world.
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Titles
Author picks: Kitten in a Coffee Cup Boswell (puppy story) Two Giraffes Flying Cannoli Socially Anxious Alligator Andy Bearded Babies with Grappling Hooks
Readers worldwide have enjoyed Trev’s stories, including families from Brazil and Japan! To give you a uniquely personal storytelling experience on every page, Trev writes and illustrates everything.
Reviews
Creative professionals from top companies like Disney and NBC have left 5-star reviews. Here’s what they say:
Kristen ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Trev had me at giraffes, my all-time fav animals. Let me say this: my husband has written and illustrated about 200 books for cable and streaming TV, yet Trev’s “Two Giraffes” is one of THE COOLEST KID’S books I’ve ever seen! So touching and just awesome on every level. I am DEFINITELY sharing with anyone who has kids.
Bruce ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cool kids books. I think they’re great educational tools to teach children. Definitely a great conversation starter!!!
Stuart ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Trev’s children’s tales are delightfully simple and charming, certain to speak to the little readers in your life. The minimalist artwork tackles issues of companionship that all readers long for, young and old. The heavily designed elements of the art puts me in mind of the classic cartoons of the 50’s and 60’s – that’s a good thing. Sweet and life-affirming, read it to the lil’ ones in your life.
Impact
Children (and grown-ups) will learn about these important life themes:
Self-esteem Confidence Social interaction Being yourself 😃
You make the world better by reading to kids. 617 million children lack education. 153 million are orphans.
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Author
Trev is the author and illustrator of over 80 children’s books, several short stories, and nonfiction pieces.
He uses his personal experiences to craft boldly unique creations for readers of all ages.
When he’s not making his next story, Trev is swimming, running, and reading in his hometown of Vancouver, Canada.
Author trivia: Wrote 600+ blog posts. Made 700+ YouTube videos. Won two art awards from Japan. Made first story at age 12. Helped thousands online. Graduated with a marketing degree. Worked with Fortune 500 brands. Completed two triathlons.
Creation
From Trev:
This Is a 2,000-Page Children’s Book
I set out to make the longest, most epic children’s book in the whole wide world.
70 stories. 2,000 pages (2,005 to be exact). Hours of bedtime fun.
After four years, I finally did it. The ultimate children’s book bundle in the palms of your hands.
Okay, where else can you get a single PDF with so much excitement? This is the perfect bundle for anyone with a picture book obsession (all of us).
Also, the tech-savvy parents will appreciate having stories on-hand to keep their kids entertained, anytime, anywhere.
Fans say these are truly the most quirky titles imaginable, have a look again: Geronimo the Giraffe Kitten in a Coffee Cup The Girl with the Exploding Hair Bun Flying Cannoli I Want a Pink Donut Socially Anxious Alligator Andy Mother I Soiled Myself Bearded Babies with Grappling Hooks Two Giraffes I Want To Be a Child When I Grow Up The Dark I (wordless book series) The Dark II The Dark III I Think. I Think. I Think. Stairs Code of Conduct How To Be a Kid Nora Scribbles Big Benny Don’t Go Let Go Go Ok Stay Mr. Standard Picture Book I Know. I Know. I Know. The Cliff Red Box Peanut Butter Cafe Queen of the Fruit Flies The Book About Nothing After-Hour Drive Upsie Downsie Bubbles Redgirl The Very Tall Man The Book of Airors Meow Meow Meow Meow Meow Sing Song I’m At Home When I’m With You Peoplepower TrevJournal Born in a Tower 40,000 Miles Above Fun Ice Lake The Helicopter Parents of Bel Air OverAction Hamboogie The Concussed Woodpecker XL Wiener Dog Hyperactivity Maniacal Child Boy Who Stares at Top of Page Boy Who Stares at Hole Boy Who Stares at Girl Idea Monkey 3000 One Letter B.O. Bobby CuteR The Business Dude Who Started 12 Ethically Sustainable Businesses Emotions Peter Panda The Book of Minimalism for Kids Boswell Miffy by the Seashore Graffiti Book The Adorables Shockwave Bunny Just Keep Swimming Honeybee, I Need You Smell Beyond the Bathroom Door Loco Kitty Blue
Yup, that’s the whole epic collection. I have one phrase for you: bearded babies with grappling hooks.
I hope many people will enjoy this bundle, as my intention is to brighten as many days as possible. The world could always use more joy.
When designing a children’s book character, you might have a goal to make it cute. After all, cute and cuddly sells. Let’s drill into some elements that make characters cute.
Eyes.
Small eyes are quite adorable. You see innocence in them. You see vulnerability. I would also accept abnormally large eyes. Those could be cute too. Nothing better than small, button eyes in my books.
Smile.
A happy smile is always cute and inviting. When you have the mouth near the eyes, it adds a little extra cuteness. No matter how big or small, any smile will do. A frown could work if the character looks cute.
Pastel.
Colours that are light on the eyes are always best. If the colour is too harsh, you risk the potential for an uninviting character. Pastel colours in the RGB spectrum are easiest to look at while giving a heartwarming feel.
Brightness.
The surrounding colours and character skin colours should all be light. Anything too dark and you may lose some charm. Go for fun and happiness with yellow, orange and anything in a light shade.
Simplicity.
Complex lines can equate to a complex character. Simple, clean lines feel better, especially if you would like to cut straight to the cuteness factor. Take it one step further and avoid lines altogether. Make the shapes with continuity and flow. Avoid harsh breaks in design.
Exaggeration.
Make hands and feet big or small. Abnormally big or small. Even small hyperboles will do. Avoid ‘normal’. By exaggerating shapes, you add a quirkiness factor, which is downright cute.
Rules.
Of course, no children’s book character design would work without breaking the rules. Everything I said above can be taken with a grain of salt, especially since anything goes in the world of illustration.
