Kelsey Marshalsey
@kelseymarshalsey.bsky.social
She/Her
Canadian Illustrator/Author 🇨🇦
Portfolio: www.kelseymarshalsey.com
Canadian Illustrator/Author 🇨🇦
Portfolio: www.kelseymarshalsey.com
I turned my picture book character Missy Moo into a toy! And it’s now funding on Kickstarter. It would mean the world to me if you could share or pledge to help me reach my goal: www.kickstarter.com/projects/bro...
Missy Moo the Highland Coo - An Adorable Vinyl Toy
From a beloved picture book to your toybox
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July 9, 2025 at 1:28 PM
I turned my picture book character Missy Moo into a toy! And it’s now funding on Kickstarter. It would mean the world to me if you could share or pledge to help me reach my goal: www.kickstarter.com/projects/bro...
Today on the blog I walk through my process to bringing “Peek-a-Boo Missy Moo!” to life via sketches, mock-ups and final product: open.substack.com/pub/kelseyma...
July 3, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Today on the blog I walk through my process to bringing “Peek-a-Boo Missy Moo!” to life via sketches, mock-ups and final product: open.substack.com/pub/kelseyma...
My latest picture book is now available for pre-order. Peek-a-Boo Missy Moo! Is an adorable lift-the-flap book that takes kids on another adventure with their favourite highland coo!
Would mean the world to me if you shared (or purchased a copy) www.brownpaperfox.com/products/peek-a-boo-missy-moo
Would mean the world to me if you shared (or purchased a copy) www.brownpaperfox.com/products/peek-a-boo-missy-moo
June 24, 2025 at 3:29 PM
My latest picture book is now available for pre-order. Peek-a-Boo Missy Moo! Is an adorable lift-the-flap book that takes kids on another adventure with their favourite highland coo!
Would mean the world to me if you shared (or purchased a copy) www.brownpaperfox.com/products/peek-a-boo-missy-moo
Would mean the world to me if you shared (or purchased a copy) www.brownpaperfox.com/products/peek-a-boo-missy-moo
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Peek-a-Boo Missy Moo! Is now available for pre-order! Grab your copy of this adorable lift-the-flap book today: www.brownpaperfox.com/products/pee...
Peek-a-Boo Missy Moo | Lift-the-Flap Board Book
This shaggy fluffy cow isn't afraid to be herself and embrace what makes her Missy Moo the Highland Coo. Perfect board book for toddlers.
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June 24, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Peek-a-Boo Missy Moo! Is now available for pre-order! Grab your copy of this adorable lift-the-flap book today: www.brownpaperfox.com/products/pee...
Feeling so grateful 🥹
We are celebrating a huge milestone!
Congratulations to @kelseymarshalsey.bsky.social on her adorable picture book, Missy Moo the Highland Coo, selling over 1,500 copies in under a year! 🎉🐮
From the bottom of our Highland hearts — thank you for loving Missy Moo! 🥹✨
#CanadianPictureBooks #KidLit
Congratulations to @kelseymarshalsey.bsky.social on her adorable picture book, Missy Moo the Highland Coo, selling over 1,500 copies in under a year! 🎉🐮
From the bottom of our Highland hearts — thank you for loving Missy Moo! 🥹✨
#CanadianPictureBooks #KidLit
June 21, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Feeling so grateful 🥹
Reposted by Kelsey Marshalsey
We’re Brown Paper Fox — a small indie publishing house based in Ontario, creating children’s books that celebrate wonder, warmth, and imagination. From curious coos to jungle safaris, our stories are made to spark joy and connection for little readers and their grown-ups.
June 20, 2025 at 6:09 PM
We’re Brown Paper Fox — a small indie publishing house based in Ontario, creating children’s books that celebrate wonder, warmth, and imagination. From curious coos to jungle safaris, our stories are made to spark joy and connection for little readers and their grown-ups.
Yesterday I revealed the new cover for my latest picture book - Peek-a-Boo Missy Moo!
It’s an adorable lift-the-flap book that is set to publish July 29,2025!
It’s an adorable lift-the-flap book that is set to publish July 29,2025!
June 8, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Yesterday I revealed the new cover for my latest picture book - Peek-a-Boo Missy Moo!
It’s an adorable lift-the-flap book that is set to publish July 29,2025!
It’s an adorable lift-the-flap book that is set to publish July 29,2025!
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Thrilled to announce our latest picture book releases’ cover - Peek-a-Boo Missy Moo is an adorable lift-the-flap book with sturdy flaps for little hands. Coming July 29, 2025
June 7, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Thrilled to announce our latest picture book releases’ cover - Peek-a-Boo Missy Moo is an adorable lift-the-flap book with sturdy flaps for little hands. Coming July 29, 2025
Happy Mario day! My son is OBSESSED with everything Super Mario so I made sure to draw him a Paper Mario (his favourite game) Mario for today. #Mar10day
March 10, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Happy Mario day! My son is OBSESSED with everything Super Mario so I made sure to draw him a Paper Mario (his favourite game) Mario for today. #Mar10day
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SHELTERED LIFE live at the alpine club - The wait is over! Sheltered Life is back in Kitchener-Waterloo. Ready to bring a night of hits that will have you singing, dancing, and raising your glass. Don't miss the ultimate party - grab your tickets now!
sheltered-life.tickit.ca/events/28493
sheltered-life.tickit.ca/events/28493
Get Tickets – SHELTERED LIFE live at the alpine club
SHELTERED LIFE live at the alpine club - The wait is over! Sheltered Life is back in Kitchener-Waterloo. Ready to bring a night of hits that will have you singing, dancing, and raising your glass. Don...
sheltered-life.tickit.ca
March 8, 2025 at 2:20 PM
SHELTERED LIFE live at the alpine club - The wait is over! Sheltered Life is back in Kitchener-Waterloo. Ready to bring a night of hits that will have you singing, dancing, and raising your glass. Don't miss the ultimate party - grab your tickets now!
sheltered-life.tickit.ca/events/28493
sheltered-life.tickit.ca/events/28493
Yesterday I took a step away from the screen and painted and it was so much fun.
A goal of mine is to do a book completely in traditional mediums - so I’m excited to play around more.
A goal of mine is to do a book completely in traditional mediums - so I’m excited to play around more.
February 23, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Yesterday I took a step away from the screen and painted and it was so much fun.
A goal of mine is to do a book completely in traditional mediums - so I’m excited to play around more.
A goal of mine is to do a book completely in traditional mediums - so I’m excited to play around more.
Today I was laid off from my full time job (unrelated to any illustration work) - but this may be a blessing in disguise as it now means I get to focus solely on my illustration and design work. Change is scary but it could also be for the best.
February 18, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Today I was laid off from my full time job (unrelated to any illustration work) - but this may be a blessing in disguise as it now means I get to focus solely on my illustration and design work. Change is scary but it could also be for the best.
Happy Valentines Day 💌
February 14, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Happy Valentines Day 💌
So thrilled to share another picture book I’ve been working on - Augustus the Bear by Rebecca duPreez.
An adorable story about Augustus, a bear who loves to bake for his friends. When Mallory Moles birthday crumble goes missing - all the friends band together to find it!
An adorable story about Augustus, a bear who loves to bake for his friends. When Mallory Moles birthday crumble goes missing - all the friends band together to find it!
February 11, 2025 at 2:54 PM
So thrilled to share another picture book I’ve been working on - Augustus the Bear by Rebecca duPreez.
An adorable story about Augustus, a bear who loves to bake for his friends. When Mallory Moles birthday crumble goes missing - all the friends band together to find it!
An adorable story about Augustus, a bear who loves to bake for his friends. When Mallory Moles birthday crumble goes missing - all the friends band together to find it!
Quick intro - hi 👋🏼 I’m Kelsey - illustrator/author from Ontario, Canada 🍁
✏️ my illustration style is a mix of whimsical and nostalgia
👩🏼 I’m an adhd mum with two kids (who will be 4&2) and two kitty cats
🧶 I like to knit, read, and play video games in my free time
I’d love to know about you ☺️
✏️ my illustration style is a mix of whimsical and nostalgia
👩🏼 I’m an adhd mum with two kids (who will be 4&2) and two kitty cats
🧶 I like to knit, read, and play video games in my free time
I’d love to know about you ☺️
February 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Quick intro - hi 👋🏼 I’m Kelsey - illustrator/author from Ontario, Canada 🍁
✏️ my illustration style is a mix of whimsical and nostalgia
👩🏼 I’m an adhd mum with two kids (who will be 4&2) and two kitty cats
🧶 I like to knit, read, and play video games in my free time
I’d love to know about you ☺️
✏️ my illustration style is a mix of whimsical and nostalgia
👩🏼 I’m an adhd mum with two kids (who will be 4&2) and two kitty cats
🧶 I like to knit, read, and play video games in my free time
I’d love to know about you ☺️
Thrilled to share a book cover of one of the upcoming picture books I’ve had the pleasure of working on - The Adventures of Jade and Wolf: The Jungle Safari coming this March.
February 8, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Thrilled to share a book cover of one of the upcoming picture books I’ve had the pleasure of working on - The Adventures of Jade and Wolf: The Jungle Safari coming this March.
Reposting with the correct hashtag ☺️happy belated #kidlitartpostcard day!
Hi #kidlitpostcard day!
My name is Kelsey Marshalsey and I am an illustrator and author from Ontario, Canada.
Portfolio: www.kelseymarshalsey.com
My name is Kelsey Marshalsey and I am an illustrator and author from Ontario, Canada.
Portfolio: www.kelseymarshalsey.com
February 7, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Reposting with the correct hashtag ☺️happy belated #kidlitartpostcard day!
Hi #kidlitpostcard day!
My name is Kelsey Marshalsey and I am an illustrator and author from Ontario, Canada.
Portfolio: www.kelseymarshalsey.com
My name is Kelsey Marshalsey and I am an illustrator and author from Ontario, Canada.
Portfolio: www.kelseymarshalsey.com
February 6, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Hi #kidlitpostcard day!
My name is Kelsey Marshalsey and I am an illustrator and author from Ontario, Canada.
Portfolio: www.kelseymarshalsey.com
My name is Kelsey Marshalsey and I am an illustrator and author from Ontario, Canada.
Portfolio: www.kelseymarshalsey.com
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Illustrators/artists with patreons - is it worth it to you? If you would do anything differently - what would you do?
Signed, an illustrator who likes the idea but has way too much on her plate at the moment
Signed, an illustrator who likes the idea but has way too much on her plate at the moment
January 25, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Illustrators/artists with patreons - is it worth it to you? If you would do anything differently - what would you do?
Signed, an illustrator who likes the idea but has way too much on her plate at the moment
Signed, an illustrator who likes the idea but has way too much on her plate at the moment
Reposted by Kelsey Marshalsey
Hey #kidlit illustrators, I'm looking for an artist who can conjure hilariously expressive animals with commercial appeal for a character-driven picture book that's packed with dialogue and action.
Respond here with images and a link to your folio.
Please no DMs. Agents are welcome to email. 💙❤️
Respond here with images and a link to your folio.
Please no DMs. Agents are welcome to email. 💙❤️
January 21, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Hey #kidlit illustrators, I'm looking for an artist who can conjure hilariously expressive animals with commercial appeal for a character-driven picture book that's packed with dialogue and action.
Respond here with images and a link to your folio.
Please no DMs. Agents are welcome to email. 💙❤️
Respond here with images and a link to your folio.
Please no DMs. Agents are welcome to email. 💙❤️
Reposted by Kelsey Marshalsey
We're going to make it through this 🩷💙
Let's turn our fear and rage into community action.
Let's turn our fear and rage into community action.
January 21, 2025 at 3:25 PM
We're going to make it through this 🩷💙
Let's turn our fear and rage into community action.
Let's turn our fear and rage into community action.
Wahoo! Thanks @reedsy.bsky.social - I love being connected to authors through their site! blog.reedsy.com/childrens-bo...
30 Amazing Children's Book Illustrators (and How to Hire Them)
Looking to create the perfect children's book? Meet 30 of the best professional children’s book illustrators in the industry who you can hire today.
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January 21, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Wahoo! Thanks @reedsy.bsky.social - I love being connected to authors through their site! blog.reedsy.com/childrens-bo...
Just revamped my portfolio site - nothing like a good January reset! Can’t wait to add some more of the projects I’m working on: www.kelseymarshalsey.com
January 21, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Just revamped my portfolio site - nothing like a good January reset! Can’t wait to add some more of the projects I’m working on: www.kelseymarshalsey.com
Looking for some reviewers who would like to read Missy Moo the Highland Coo via Book Sirens. Follow the link to get a review copy and learn more: booksirens.com/book/UQA2T2T...
Missy Moo the Highland Coo by Kelsey Marshalsey - Review Copy | BookSirens
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January 21, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Looking for some reviewers who would like to read Missy Moo the Highland Coo via Book Sirens. Follow the link to get a review copy and learn more: booksirens.com/book/UQA2T2T...