Children’s Book Illustration for Publishing

Book release

Take Me to the Wild — Hayley Rawsthorne, illustrated by Erin Donohoe

Published by Five Mile

Journey through breathtaking landscapes in this lyrical picture book that celebrates the wonder of nature. From soaring mountains to sandy shores, Take Me to the Wild invites young readers to explore the beauty of the natural world through gentle rhyme and rich, evocative imagery.

Perfect for dreamers and adventurers, this heartwarming story inspires curiosity, appreciation for the outdoors, and a sense of awe for the world around us.

A watercolor-style illustration of a girl with long brown hair sitting on a mossy rock in a river, reaching out to a swimming fish. The background features a mountain landscape with pine trees, a pink and blue sky, and a visible moon.

Take Me to the Wild by Hayley Rawsthorne

An illustrated book cover titled "Take Me to the Wild" showing a girl with long brown hair sitting on a rock in a river, reaching out to a fish. The background features trees, rocks, and a sunset sky with a full moon.

Book release

Take Me to the Wild

Written by Hayley Rawsthorne, illustrated by Erin Donohoe

Published by Five Mile

Journey through breathtaking landscapes in this lyrical picture book that celebrates the wonder of nature. From soaring mountains to sandy shores, Take Me to the Wild invites young readers to explore the beauty of the natural world through gentle rhyme and rich, evocative imagery.

Perfect for dreamers and adventurers, this heartwarming story inspires curiosity, appreciation for the outdoors, and a sense of awe for the world around us.

Take Me to the Wild by Hayley Rawsthorne, Illustrated by Erin Donohoe

Take Me to the Wild spread
Take Me to the Wild Spread
Take Me to the Wild Spread
A whimsical watercolor illustration of a girl climbing into the open side of a giant eagle's nest, overlooking lush green rolling hills and distant mountains at sunset.
Children playing on the beach with seagulls flying overhead. There are small sailboats on the water, and buckets and shovels on the sand. The scene is bright and cheerful, with a sunny sky.
A girl with long hair and a pink shirt looks up while standing among tall trees in a vibrant green forest. Various birds, including a toucan, a woodpecker, and a hummingbird, are flying or perched in the treetops. Small gray rabbits are on the ground
A girl with long braided hair sitting by a river, feeding fish. The scene takes place during a sunset or dusk, with the moon visible in the sky. The background features trees, hills, and a colorful sky with clouds.
An animated scene in a desert landscape with red rocks, green shrubs, and a blue sky. A girl with long brown hair is riding on the back of a large, fluffy ostrich while other animals like kangaroos, a fox, and a small dog are nearby.
A young girl with long brown hair, wearing an orange blouse and blue pants, hanging from tree branches in a jungle. She is surrounded by dense green foliage, a tiger, a sloth hanging upside down, and a monkey perched on a branch, all depicted in a co
An illustration of a girl swimming underwater among various fish and whales.
Illustration of a desert landscape with several camels walking in groups, with a woman riding a camel in the foreground, and the sun setting or rising in the background.
A whimsical watercolor scene of a girl standing among tall grass and lily pads in a pond at night. Crocodiles with wide eyes are hidden among the plants, and the sky is filled with stars, a crescent moon, and a dark blue background.
A girl with long braided hair sitting on ice floes in an icy landscape with polar bears and seals, watercolor style.
Children's illustration of an African savannah with green trees, grey elephants, lions, and other animals under a cloudy sky.
A girl with braided hair reading a book near a window with a jungle scene, including animals like a tiger, a lion, a red bird, a giraffe, and various plants and insects.
A black and white portrait of a smiling woman with short hair, surrounded by colorful, illustrated tropical leaves.

Erin is a London-based fashion designer, children’s book illustrator and sustainable fashion advocate, who takes inspiration from nature and her environment through her work.

She studied Fashion Design at the University for Creative Arts and graduated with a degree in 2008. Furthermore, she is currently studying for an MA in Sustainable Fashion and enjoys creating visual narratives on her love for sustainability and mindfulness through her print design and illustration work.

Erin’s illustration and print design style if bright, happy, colourful, and is influenced by her love for pattern and nature.

Erin is represented by the fabulous Hannah Curtis at Creative Sparrow agency.

To contact Erin directly about a project, email her:

erindstudio@gmail.com

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