Stevie and the Loquats - Children’s Book Project

Written by Kristina Smith, illustrated by Erin Donohoe

Unpublished picture book project for an independent children’s book author.

Page from a character development guide featuring sketches and descriptions of a dog character named Stervie. The page includes hand-drawn sketches of the dog in different poses, a colored illustration with a yellow bandana, and notes on creating emo

Page from a character development guide featuring sketches and descriptions of a dog character named Stervie. The page includes hand-drawn sketches of the dog in different poses, a colored illustration with a yellow bandana, and notes on creating emotional movement and texture in character design.

A hand-drawn portrait of a dog with dark fur, large expressive eyes, and a red bandana around its neck. Handwritten notes are visible below the drawing.

A hand-drawn portrait of a dog with dark fur, large expressive eyes, and a red bandana around its neck. Handwritten notes are visible below the drawing.

A hand-drawn sketch of an outdoor scene showing a large tree with fruit, a person picking fruit, and small animals including a dog, a cat, and a squirrel, with a handwritten caption about spring and fruit.

A hand-drawn sketch of an outdoor scene showing a large tree with fruit, a person picking fruit, and small animals including a dog, a cat, and a squirrel, with a handwritten caption about spring and fruit.

A boy in yellow shirt and blue shorts running while holding a leash with two dogs, one black with a purple bandana and the other small and light-colored, walking on a trail outside. A woman in yellow shirt and blue shorts is behind them, also holding

A boy in yellow shirt and blue shorts running while holding a leash with two dogs, one black with a purple bandana and the other small and light-colored, walking on a trail outside. A woman in yellow shirt and blue shorts is behind them, also holding a leash. A squirrel is on the ground in front of them.

Watercolor illustration of a dog with a purple bandana looking down at a small kitten with fluffy fur and spots, in a grassy area.

Watercolor illustration of a dog with a purple bandana looking down at a small kitten with fluffy fur and spots, in a grassy area.

A watercolor painting of a playful squirrel with wide eyes, standing with front paws raised, surrounded by white space with a quote about fruit and returning.

A watercolor painting of a playful squirrel with wide eyes, standing with front paws raised, surrounded by white space with a quote about fruit and returning.

A kitchen scene with a woman and a man turning loquats into jam on the stove, jars of jam on the counter, a window showing a tree outside, and a dog's head peeking in from the left with a mouse on the floor nearby.

A kitchen scene with a woman and a man turning loquats into jam on the stove, jars of jam on the counter, a window showing a tree outside, and a dog's head peeking in from the left with a mouse on the floor nearby.

Illustration of a jungle scene with various animals including a squirrel, a rabbit, a tiger, several birds, and a colorful environment with flowers and plants. The scene features a poem about a squirrel scattering jam jars.

Illustration of a jungle scene with various animals including a squirrel, a rabbit, a tiger, several birds, and a colorful environment with flowers and plants. The scene features a poem about a squirrel scattering jam jars.

A young boy with brown curly hair wearing a blue shirt is holding a treat in his hand while looking at his large black dog with a purple bandana around its neck, which is lying on the grass. The boy is smiling.

A young boy with brown curly hair wearing a blue shirt is holding a treat in his hand while looking at his large black dog with a purple bandana around its neck, which is lying on the grass. The boy is smiling.

Illustration of a large tree with orange fruit, surrounded by small animals like squirrels, raccoons, and a black dog, with flowers and grass at the base of the tree.

Illustration of a large tree with orange fruit, surrounded by small animals like squirrels, raccoons, and a black dog, with flowers and grass at the base of the tree.

A colorful illustration of a lively yard with a large tree filled with orange berries, a black dog running, a squirrel with an orange berry, and a small bird on the roof of a house. The scene depicts early spring with green grass and blooming flowers

A colorful illustration of a lively yard with a large tree filled with orange berries, a black dog running, a squirrel with an orange berry, and a small bird on the roof of a house. The scene depicts early spring with green grass and blooming flowers.

A black and white line drawing of a cozy indoor scene with a large window showing a tree outside, a potted plant near a door, and a dog lying on the floor.

A black and white line drawing of a cozy indoor scene with a large window showing a tree outside, a potted plant near a door, and a dog lying on the floor.

Watercolor illustration of two children, a girl and a boy, lying in bed under a blanket, with a nightstand and a window showing a night sky with stars and a crescent moon. The girl is reaching out toward a small gray mouse on the floor.

Watercolor illustration of two children, a girl and a boy, lying in bed under a blanket, with a nightstand and a window showing a night sky with stars and a crescent moon. The girl is reaching out toward a small gray mouse on the floor.

Black and white drawing of a scene with animals and flowers. Includes a dog, a rabbit, a fox, mice, birds, a butterfly, and trees, with scattered wooden blocks and flowers in the grass.

Black and white drawing of a scene with animals and flowers. Includes a dog, a rabbit, a fox, mice, birds, a butterfly, and trees, with scattered wooden blocks and flowers in the grass.

A black and white sketch of a squirrel with wide eyes, pointy ears, and bushy tail, drawn with simple lines.

A black and white sketch of a squirrel with wide eyes, pointy ears, and bushy tail, drawn with simple lines.