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ABC Surprise


Client: Éditions Auzou
Type: Children Books
Year: 2023
ABC Surprise is a playful alphabet board book with flaps that I created for Éditions Auzou.

Each spread features a letter paired with two illustrations: one visible and another hidden beneath a flap. This interactive format invites children to explore, guess, and enjoy a delightful surprise on every page.


Cover of the children’s board book “ABC Surprise!” by Hikimi. The title is in bold, colorful letters with playful illustrations of a snail, a planet, and bubbles. At the bottom, a smiling giraffe and the text “Mon premier abécédaire à flaps!” (My first flap alphabet book!) appear on a light blue cloud. Published by Auzou éveil.

Creative approach
Starting from a list of child-friendly words highlighted by the publisher, I carefully selected the subjects for each letter, looking for common threads that could turn the transformations into playful surprises.

My goal was to create illustrations that are clear and consistent, but also full of life and joy. The greatest reward was witnessing both children and adults genuinely delight as they turned the pages, uncovering a new surprise with every flap.


︎︎︎ inside the book


︎︎︎ Graphic study / Colour palette and lettering

 


︎︎︎ Illustration study

Digital illustration of an orangutan featuring simple shapes and flat colors, showcasing its expressive face and distinctive orange fur.




Digital illustration of a pink giraffe enjoying a slice of cake, with a playful expression and vibrant colors, surrounded by a cheerful setting.

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