David & Delilah: A Children’s Book About Communication
Before I was an art director, I was a kid who wanted to be an illustrator. I spent hours creating my own characters and writing stories about them — so when a speech therapist friend approached me to help illustrate a book she was writing for her young clients, it felt like a full-circle moment.
She couldn’t find a resource that matched her practice’s needs — so she decided to publish one herself. Together, we created a book that’s not only therapeutically sound, but genuinely fun, engaging, and joyfully illustrated for kids. The kind of book they'd want to read again and again — not just because they were learning, but because they loved the characters and the world we built.
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basics of non-verbal communication through everyday adventures.
Each chapter introduces a different concept:
Tone of Voice (with animal characters like a quiet mouse, a loud lion, and fan-favourite Cool Cat)
Facial Expression (how the same sentence feels different depending on your face)
Body Language (from bouncy excitement to low-energy cues)
Kids learn these concepts through playful interactions and scenarios — and each chapter ends with David putting his new skills into practice.
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I illustrated every page of the book — creating a visual language that was:
Clear and accessible for early readers
Expressive and emotionally rich to reflect subtle cues
Bright, playful, and full of personality (because learning should be fun)
This project let me flex my character design, visual storytelling, and world-building muscles — and brought me back to the joy that got me into creative work in the first place.
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The book has become a favourite in classrooms and therapy offices — and nothing makes me prouder than the video I was sent of kids reading along and shouting out their favourite characters (spoiler alert: Cool Cat is a total star).
It’s proof that great design and illustration can go far beyond aesthetics — they can build connection, spark curiosity, and make learning feel like play.
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This wasn’t a big brand campaign. But it was personal. It reminded me why I do what I do — to tell stories, bring ideas to life, and create work that makes people (especially little ones) feel seen and excited to learn.
