Children’s Book Illustration
Where's Moony?
Canadian Illustrator, Marlaina Dauncey 's first children's book "Where's Moony" features the charming tale of Kat, and Owlie as they set off on a thrilling adventure to find Moony, who has disappeared from the sky after a frightening storm swept over their home in the hills of Ireland.
Marlaina's illustration style features soft charcoal brush strokes, and playful animal expressiveness. With this she is able to ease the intense journey over seas, traversing dark night scenes, and frightful witches while maintaining a childlike wonder and calm to a rather exciting story!
A Peak Inside "Where's Moony?"
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Animal Expressiveness
Kat and Owlie team up to find Moony and return them to their Sky.
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Adding Levity to Dark Scenes
A witch entices Kat and Owlie with some fresh mouse pie as she casts a spell on Moony, turning him into a chandelier!
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Depicting Childlike fear
Moony, afraid, shrinks down small to hide in a cave. A fox friend finds them and gives Moony courage.
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Scenes of calm and wonder
Fairies prepare Kat and Owlie for their journey to rescue Moony and bring them back safe.
Minx & Max Attack!
Canadian Illustrator, Marlaina Dauncey, tells the visual story of Minx and Max, two cats who attack! Minx has found his fur-ever home many years ago but his world is thrown into chaos when the young and nimble Max is adopted into the house hold. Minx and Max must learn to respect each others boundries and get along if there is to ever be peace in their house.
This highly expressive animal story explores themes of childhood play, rivalry, and fairness.
This story is currently a "work in progress".
In Your Paw Prints
Canadian Illustrator, Marlaina Dauncey, brings the heartfelt story to life of "In Your Paw Prints." The story of a young pup starting their life with a new family after the passing of their old family dog. Through the perspective of a young puppy, Marlaina explores what it might be like to step into the paw prints of an old friend you can smell but cannot see, and how we may never meet our greatest mentors.
This emotional animal story delicately explores themes of passing, time, and unconditional love.
This story is currently a "work in progress".