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Zoe Ranucci @zoeranucci.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Happy August #kidlitartpostcard day! I illustrate picture books and develop for characters for books and businesses. My vibe is happy, bright, and focused on positivity! 🌐www.zoeranucci.com linktr.ee/zoeranucci #kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbooks #characterdesign #illustration

Picture book illustration by illustrator Zoe Ranucci of three diverse children running on a path outside holding colorful balloons with a French Bulldog puppy dog running along with them also holding a balloon.

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Zoe Ranucci @zoeranucci.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

I thought maybe doing a little flashbacks from past books would be fun. It’s amazing how our styles as Illustrators change over the years, this one was from 2019! 💖✨ #kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbook #affirmations #illustration

Illustration of a black boy on stage arms stretched out wide, exclaiming I like me!

Illustration of three children, one in a wheelchair, holding up signs saying “me “exclaiming I must love me first!

Illustration of a boy and girl looking at the reflections and mirrors stating I am beautiful/handsome! Also a cat looking into a mirror with paw outstretched

Children’s book cover of the book what I tell myself first written by Michael Brown and illustrated by Zoe Ranucci

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Zoe Ranucci @zoeranucci.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Happy #PortfolioDay - I am an illustrator specializing in #picturebooks, #characterdesign, and #bookcovers. With over 20 years experience, I love infusing joy, diversity and emotion to my work. 👀 looking for representation. 🎨 www.zoeranucci.com 📧 zoe@gooddharma.com #publishing #illustration #kidlit

#portfolio day submission by illustrator Zoe Ranucci. Artwork of cats and dogs as Prince and the Revolution, a teacher sitting with student, an otter with a magnifying glass looking at bugs, a group of animals holding hands in a circle.

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Zoe Ranucci @zoeranucci.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! In light of the fact that I just welcomed a new baby Basset into my life today, I’m sharing a piece of art from an old book dummy I created several years ago. Maybe time to revisit that book again! #picturebooks #childrensbookillustration #kidlit #bassethound

#kidlitartpostcard day post by illustrator Zoe Ranucci. Artwork of a basset hound dog drinking from a pond and being visited by a friendly otter with a frog looking on.

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Zoe Ranucci @zoeranucci.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Happy #PortfolioDay - I am an illustrator specializing in #picturebooks, #characterdesign, and #bookcovers. With over 20 years experience, I love infusing joy, diversity and emotion to my work. 👀 looking for representation. 🎨 www.gooddharma.com 📧 zoe@gooddharma.com #publishing #illustration #kidlit

#portfolioday post by illustrator Zoe Ranucci. Artwork depicting kids at play and using their imagination, disrupting a classroom, a squirrel in a tree, and a raccoon and hamster playing with toys.

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Zoe Ranucci @zoeranucci.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Happy April #kidlitartpostcard day! Here is a piece from a recent chapter book. I illustrate picture books, chapter books, and book covers. My vibe is happy, bright, and focused on positivity! 📧 zoe@gooddharma.com 🌐www.gooddharma.com #kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbooks illustration

#kidlitartpostcard day post by illustrator Zoe Ranucci. Artwork, including a cartoon cat, hamster, cockroach, and bluebird, marching along playing happy music on magical saxophones. @zoeranucci

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Zoe Ranucci @zoeranucci.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Happy #kidlitartpostcard I so wish that we could bake love, peace and joy into our food and spread it to anyone who eats it!✨💖🧁 I illustrate picture books. My vibe is happy, bright, and focused on positivity! 📧 zoe@gooddharma.com 🌐http://www.gooddharma.com #kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbooks

#kidlitartpostcard day post for February 2026 by illustrator Zoe Ranucci

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Zoe Ranucci @zoeranucci.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Happy #PortfolioDay - I am an illustrator specializing in #picturebooks, #characterdesign, and #bookcovers. With over 20 years experience. I excel at infusing joy, diversity and emotion to my work. 🎨 www.gooddharma.com 📧 zoe@gooddharma.com #publishing #illustration #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi

#PortfolioDay January, 13, 2026 post by illustrator Zoe Ranucci. Promotional image depicting Zoe Ranucci, Illustrator, www.gooddharma.com. Images of a sad blonde girl with her dog looking concerned, art of a diverse group of children dancing and playing music, a diverse group of happy children in a classroom holding hands and singing, a dinosaur character talking to a tree and spider character. ©Zoe Ranucci

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Zoe Ranucci @zoeranucci.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

YAY for the first #kidlitartpostcard day of 2026! I illustrate picture books, chapter books, and book covers. My vibe is happy, bright, and focused on positivity! 📧 zoe@gooddharma.com 🌐www.gooddharma.com #kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbooks #illustration #kidlitart #characterdesign #publishing

#kidlitartpostcard day post by illustrator Zoe Ranucci. Picture book illustration of a happy excited boy standing on top of the world. Ready for a new year! Children's book illustration. ©Zoe Ranucci

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Zoe Ranucci @zoeranucci.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

I have a new book out! This one is titled Sybil’s Magic Muffins written by Sara Holst. It’s about a little girl who cooks her emotions into her recipes. This was a lot of fun because I got to illustrate food as well as a ton of different emotions. #kidlit #kidlitart #kidsbooks #picturebooks

Picture book illustrator Zoe Ranucci holding a copy of the children’s book titled Sybil’s Magic Muffins written by Sara Holst

Picture book titled Sybil’s Magic Muffins illustrated by children’s book illustrator is Zoe Ranucci and written by Sara Holst. Group photo of multiple books.

Picture book titled Sybil’s Magic Muffins illustrated by children’s book Illustrator, Zoe, Ranucci, and written by Sara Holst. Photo of front and back cover and an inside spread showing.

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Zoe Ranucci @zoeranucci.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

Happy new year 2026! I don’t do resolutions, I just pick a word each year - this year I choose ✨renewal✨ So, here is my Dharma Dog embracing her calm and aiming high with her monarch butterfly friend. The monarch is a symbol of rebirth, transformation and renewal. #watercolor #bassethound #monarch

Watercolor illustration painted by artist Zoe Ranucci of a basset hound flying on the back of a monarch butterfly and hand letter scripts of the word renewal. Copyright 2026 Zoe Ranucci.

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Zoe Ranucci @zoeranucci.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I illustrate picture books, chapter books, and book covers. My vibe is happy, bright, and focused on positivity! 📧 zoe@gooddharma.com 🌐www.gooddharma.com #kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbooks #illustration #kidlitart #characterdesign #publishing #lakshmi #abundance

#kidlitartpostcard day artwork by picture book illustrator Zoe Ranucci. Children's book style llustration of the goddess Lakshmi riding on a white elephant with lilly pads and lotus flowers showing coins of abundance

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Zoe Ranucci @zoeranucci.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Happy #PortfolioDay - I am an illustrator specializing in #picturebooks, #characterdesign, and #bookcovers. With over 20 years experience, I love infusing joy, diversity and emotion to my work. 🎨 www.gooddharma.com 📧 zoe@gooddharma.com #publishing #illustration #kidlit #kidlitart

#PortfolioDay post by kid illustrator Zoe Ranucci. Artwork of a cute orange snake, three diverse kids, laughing together, and a group of diverse kids outside telling stories and singing from a treehouse. @zoeranucci.Bsky.social

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Zoe Ranucci @zoeranucci.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Celebrating Halloween for this #kidlitartpostcard day! 🎃👻 I illustrate picture books, chapter books, and book covers. My vibe is happy, bright, and focused on positivity! 📧 zoe@gooddharma.com 🌐www.gooddharma.com #kidlit #picturebookillustration #picturebooks #kidlitart #characterdesign

Illustration by Zoe Ranucci of Halloween trick or treat otter characters posted for #KidLitArtPostcardDay

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Zoe Ranucci @zoeranucci.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

It’s #kidlitartpostcard day for August! Hello art directors, publishers, and authors 👋 I illustrate diverse kids and animals for picture books. My vibe is happy, bright, and focused on positivity! 📧 zoe@gooddharma.com 🌐www.gooddharma.com #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks #childrensbooks

#kidlitartpostcard post by children’s book Illustrator, Zoe Ranucci for the August 2025 post a group of diverse children telling stories and roasting marshmallows around a late summer campfire

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Zoe Ranucci @zoeranucci.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

It's back-to-school time! One of my first books I ever illustrated was a back-to-school book! In 2007, 18 years ago - back before the tablet, before procreate, illustrated with point-and-click in Adobe Illustrator. Book link: tinyurl.com/yznk4v3u #picturebook #childrensbooks #kidlit #kidlitart

Picture book titled It's Time For School - A Wonderful Day! written by Dr. Kimberly P. Johnson and illustrated by Zoe Ranucci. @zoeranucci

Zoe Ranucci holding picture book titled It's Time For School - A Wonderful Day! written by Dr. Kimberly P. Johnson and illustrated by Zoe Ranucci. @zoeranucci

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Zoe Ranucci @zoeranucci.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Hello friends! I am getting my next newsletter ready to send out on Monday. If you are interested in following me you can click this link: eepurl.com/iquwLw PS. I only send out emails like every other month - no worries about me flooding your inbox!!

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Zoe Ranucci @zoeranucci.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Got a BOX FULL OF GOODNESS of my newest book from my author! I💖🥰 “You Have A Story To Tell” Bridget Gengler is now available for preorder at bridgetgengler.com/shop/ #publishing #kidlit #kidlitart #childrensbookillustration #picturebooks #childrensbook #characterdesign #bookart #bookillustrations

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Zoe Ranucci @zoeranucci.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Happy #PortfolioDay - I am an illustrator specializing in #picturebooks, #characterdesign, and #bookcovers. With over 20 years experience, I love infusing joy, diversity and emotion to my work. @portfolioday.bsky.social 🎨 www.gooddharma.com 📧 zoe@gooddharma.com #publishing #illustration #kidlit

@ZoeRanucci Post for #PortfolioDay July 2025 - I am an illustrator specializing in #picturebooks, #characterdesign, and #bookcovers. With over 20 years experience, I love infusing joy, diversity and emotion to my work.

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Zoe Ranucci @zoeranucci.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I illustrate picture and chapter books. My vibe is happy, bright, and focused on positivity! I love drawing expressive, diverse kids, and cute animals! 📧zoe@gooddharma.com 🕸️ www.gooddharma.com #kidlitart #kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbooks @kidlitart.bsky.social 2h

Picture book illustration by children's book illustrator Zoe Ranucci. Artwork from book titled You Have A Story To Tell by author Bridget Gengler. artwork of children letting lanterns go into a night sky with positive words like grace, kindness, and integrity on them. @zoeranucci

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Zoe Ranucci @zoeranucci.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Got a sample of my newest book from the printer! It’s always exciting to see all that hard work in print and hold it in your hands. 💖 “You Have A Story To Tell” by Bridget Gengler is now available for preorder at lnkd.in/eD7eC7hU #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks #childrensbooks #publishing

Children's book illustrator Zoe Ranucci holding picture book titled You Have a Story to Tell written by author Bridget Gengler. @zoeranucci @gooddharma

Children's book illustrator Zoe Ranucci. Inside spread from picture book titled You Have a Story to Tell written by author Bridget Gengler. @zoeranucci @gooddharma

Children's book illustrator Zoe Ranucci. Cover of picture book titled You Have a Story to Tell written by author Bridget Gengler. @zoeranucci @gooddharma

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Zoe Ranucci @zoeranucci.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

The two books I’m currently working on are very character driven so I figured I’d share a little character sheet from a past book, Bernadette. I love working with authors and helping to bring their characters come to life! #characterdesign #kidlitart #kidlit #picturebookillustration #childrensbook

Kidlit character art by picture book illustrator Zoe Ranucci. Artwork of concept sketches and final character. @zoeranucci

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Zoe Ranucci @zoeranucci.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

I saw this prompt to illustrate a quote by Lilla Rogers for the quarterly @makeartthatsells.bsky.social challenge and was inspired to give it a go. I had so much fun with us! 🥰 #MATSArtchallenge8 #makeartthatsells #kidlitart #picturebookart #childrensbooks #illustratedquote #handlettering

Tiny woodland creatures illustration by Zoe Ranucci of a quote by @lillarogers "Even so... There Are Tiny Moments of Beauty" for the quarterly @makeartthatsells challenge.

Tiny woodland creatures sketch illustration by Zoe Ranucci of a quote by @lillarogers "Even so... There Are Tiny Moments of Beauty" for the quarterly @makeartthatsells challenge.

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Zoe Ranucci @zoeranucci.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Join me on Substack if your interested in following my art journey. I do not post a lot of personal thoughts and feelings on social, but I am aiming at using Substack for more reflective posts about where I am on my artistic journey. More behind the scenes. 🙂 zoeranucci.substack.com/p/practice-o...

Illustrator Zoe Ranucci on Substack https://zoeranucci.substack.com/p/practice-over-perfection

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Zoe Ranucci @zoeranucci.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

It’s #kidlitartpostcard for June! Hello art directors, publishers, and authors 👋 I am Zoe Ranucci and I illustrate books for kids. My vibe is happy, bright, and focused on positivity! 📧 zoe@gooddharma.com 🌐www.gooddharma.com #kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbooks #illustration #kidlitart

#kidlitartpostcard day post by children's book illustrator Zoe Ranucci. Artwork of group of happy diverse children laughing.

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Zoe Ranucci @zoeranucci.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Exploring ways to look less 'commercial' as this is the most repeated input I get from portfolio reviews. I wondered if I could bring my style and love of colored pencil to the tablet... would take forever to do a kid book this way, but I sure enjoyed working on this! #kidlitart #illustration

Digital colored pencil illustration created by picture book artist Zoe Ranucci. Illustration of Elephant Hawk moth and caterpillar with honeysuckle plants.

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Zoe Ranucci @zoeranucci.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

I just completed another project with the fabulous Dr. Kimberly P. Johnson! An educational workbook. Love the subtitle, Four Letter Words My teacher Lets Me Say! I illustrated black and white line art and color cover, as well as all graphic design. #kidlit #educational #illustration #kidlitart

Cover and interior art from educational vocabulary activity book written by Dr. Kimberly P. Johnson and illustrated and designed by Zoe Ranucci

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Zoe Ranucci @zoeranucci.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

Hope everyone has a lovely long weekend! Here is a new personal piece, it is a redraw of an older illustration. Playing around with more textures - baby steps but getting there! #addKidLitArt #kidlitart #picturebooks #childrensbooks #illustration #characterdesign

Personal artwork created by illustrator Zoe Ranucci of a little girl and her dog flying over the moon in a cardboard space ship making friends with the stars.

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Zoe Ranucci @zoeranucci.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Thrilled to announce our upcoming book titled You Have A Story To Tell! Written by Bridget Gengler, and illustrated and designed by Zoe Ranucci. COMING SUMMER 2025! @bridgetgengler @zoeranucci #kidlit #childrensbooks #picturebookillustration #picturebooks #kidlitart #coverreveal #illustration

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Zoe Ranucci @zoeranucci.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

It’s #kidlitartpostcard day again! Hello art directors, publishers, and authors 👋 I am Zoe Ranucci and I illustrate books for kids. My vibe is happy, bright, and focused on positivity! 📧 zoe@gooddharma.com 🌐www.gooddharma.com #kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbooks #illustration #kidlitart

#kidlitartpostcard day artwork by children's book illustrator Zoe Ranucci. Artwork of diverse girls enjoying a sleep over with snacks and music.

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Zoe Ranucci @zoeranucci.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Starting this week off looking to the future ✨ today I let the universe (and publishers and authors) know I am here and ready to attract my next big thing! 💫🌈✨ #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebookillustration #selfpublishing #publishing #childrensbooks #illustration #chapterbookillustration

Picture book illustrator Zoe Ranucci manifesting new projects for fall of 2025 for children's books, chapter books, book cover illustration, and character design. Photo of Zoe Ranucci with her dog "Just me manifesting my next awesome book project! Book me to illustrate your book, booking for fall of 2025."

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Zoe Ranucci @zoeranucci.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

I've been listening today while I work and came to find you when you mentioned Bluesky. So glad I tuned in, such great advice, and your a good human 💖 - love your work too!

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Zoe Ranucci @zoeranucci.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

It’s so hard to keep up with social posting when you’re deep in projects and deadlines. But here’s another little peek at the book I’m currently working on and will be wrapping up in the next couple weeks. 💖 #kidlit #kidlitart #wip #publishing #picturebooks #illustration

Picture book illustration by Illustrator Zoe Ranucci of children whispering among the trees. A work in progress photo of a hand illustrating on an iPad in the procreate app.

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Zoe Ranucci @zoeranucci.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Happy #PortfolioDay - I am an illustrator specializing in #picturebooks, #characterdesign, and #bookcovers. With over 20 years experience, I love infusing joy, diversity and emotion to my work. @portfolioday.bsky.social 🎨 www.gooddharma.com 📧 zoe@gooddharma.com #publishing #illustration #kidlit

#portfolioday April 8, 2025 post by picture book illustrator Zoe Ranucci. Artwork of kids helping each other on a jungle gym, spot icon images, a girl sleeping with her cat, and a family having lemonade and cookies, kids serving the parents. @zoeranucci

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Zoe Ranucci @zoeranucci.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Hello authors, art directors and editors 😊 I illustrate picture books, chapter books and book covers. My vibe is happy, bright, and focused on positivity! 📧 zoe@gooddharma.com 🌐 www.gooddharma.com #kidlitpostcard #picturebooks #childrensbooks #bookart #publishing

#kidlitartpostard day post by children's book illustrator Zoe Ranucci. Illustration of a magical carnival carousel with sprite fairies.

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Zoe Ranucci @zoeranucci.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Oh - I used to watch bugs bunny all the time! 🐇❤️

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Zoe Ranucci @zoeranucci.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

I created a new card for my Etsy shop using this art I created for a #mixandmarch25 challenge over in IG. I think it made a super cute note card! Those who are new to 'me' I have a line of stationery based on my OC Dharma the Basset. www.etsy.com/shop/GoodDha... #kidlitart #dogart #procreate

Artwork of a cute basset hound rolling around in a bed of daisy flowers with a butterfly friend. Illustrated by kit lit artist Zoe Ranucci. Available for purchase as a note card on Etsy.

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Zoe Ranucci @zoeranucci.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

This is what I wrote when I was 10 years old. (Cursive writing!) Hoping to be a famous artist! Not sure about the famous part, but I wish I could tell her I’d get to draw every day. The second is drawing of my brother‘s bear. #kidlitartist #illustration #picturebook #childrensbookillustrator #kidlit

Image of a note written by illustrator Zoe Ranucci when she was 10 years old, professing she likes the way she draws, and hopes ot be a famous artist.

Early illustration by illustrator Zoe Ranuccis when she was a child.

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Zoe Ranucci @zoeranucci.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Hello authors, art directors and editors 😊 I illustrate picture books, chapter books and book covers. My vibe is happy, bright, and focused on positivity and diversity. 📧 zoe@gooddharma.com 🌐 www.gooddharma.com #kidlitpostcard #picturebooks #childrensbooks #bookart

#kidlitartpostcard day post by picture book illustrator Zoe Ranucci. Art of an adventurous fox character swinging on a vine through the trees.

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Zoe Ranucci @zoeranucci.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

New book available 💖 This is my third book with author Donald Schaeffer and his series about Sienna and her magical adventures. I completed 20 bw spot images, and front and back cover art. On Amazon a.co/d/2mqe7Lk #kidlitart #picturebookillustration #childrensbooks #chapterbooks #characterdesign

Illustrator Zoe Ranucci with the chapter book Sienna & the Magical Adventure Park by author Donald Schaeffer.

Chapter book cover art by illustrator Zoe Ranucci for Sienna & the Magical Adventure Park by author Donald Schaeffer

BW spot art image by illustrator Zoe Ranucci for the chapter book Sienna & the Magical Adventure Park by author Donald Schaeffer

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Zoe Ranucci @zoeranucci.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

I’ve always loved this series of spot images from the book, Bernadette. This book is special in my heart, it’s such a sweet story and I had so much fun bringing the characters to life. #kidlitart #kidlit #picturebookillustration #childrensbookart #childrensbooks #picturebook #characterdesign

Zoe Ranucci illustration of a cute little read haired girl walking barefoot with her goats and kitten at her feet. From the book Bernadette by author Margo Marsh.

Zoe Ranucci illustration of a cute little read haired girl walking barefoot with buckets of water and kitten at her feet. From the book Bernadette by author Margo Marsh.

Zoe Ranucci illustration of a cute little read haired girl barefoot jumping in mud and kitten at her feet. From the book Bernadette by author Margo Marsh.

Zoe Ranucci from the book Bernadette by author Margo Marsh.

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Zoe Ranucci @zoeranucci.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

Hi, I'm Zoe Ranucci! I illustrate kids books. I love infusing emotion and diversity in my work. I enjoy drawing children, but also love to draw animals. I work from my home studio in Belmont, NC. I enjoy coffee, yoga, chocolate, bourbon & ginger ale, time with my dogs-and my family.😊 💖 thank you

Hello! I am Zoe Ranucci. I illustrate kids books create characters, and design things for print.

Contact me, illustrator Zoe Ranucci. I'd love to hear about your next project or book idea. DM or email me today! @zoeranucci on instagram, bluesky and linkedin. zoe@gooddharma.com www.gooddharma.com

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