Ellie Peterson
@elliepeterson.bsky.social
Author and illustrator of How to Hug a Pufferfish and School is Wherever I Am. Look for Sandcastles are Forever May 14th, 2024. Rep’d by Adria Goetz of KT Literary. Learn more at elliepetersonbooks.com
When I taught and wanted the kids to have quiet mindful work time, I’d put an aquarium scene on the big screen. There’s something calming about fishies going about their day. #tropicalfishart #kidlitart #childrensbookillustration #cutpaperillustration #fishfriends
November 18, 2025 at 3:07 PM
When I taught and wanted the kids to have quiet mindful work time, I’d put an aquarium scene on the big screen. There’s something calming about fishies going about their day. #tropicalfishart #kidlitart #childrensbookillustration #cutpaperillustration #fishfriends
So this amount of food cost me $38 at Panera bread yesterday. But “there’s almost no inflation.” Right.
November 15, 2025 at 5:27 PM
So this amount of food cost me $38 at Panera bread yesterday. But “there’s almost no inflation.” Right.
Join me this Saturday evening as we help Watermark Book Co. celebrate their 36th anniversary! It'll be an after-hours celebration and I'll be signing How to Hug a Pufferfish and A Geoduck is Not a Duck. Great chance to get a special holiday gift for your little!
November 13, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Join me this Saturday evening as we help Watermark Book Co. celebrate their 36th anniversary! It'll be an after-hours celebration and I'll be signing How to Hug a Pufferfish and A Geoduck is Not a Duck. Great chance to get a special holiday gift for your little!
I’ve lived in the Pacific Northwest since 1984. In all that time I think we’ve had two dry Halloweens. Maybe three. 🤔
#kidlitart #halloweenart
#kidlitart #halloweenart
October 31, 2025 at 1:39 AM
I’ve lived in the Pacific Northwest since 1984. In all that time I think we’ve had two dry Halloweens. Maybe three. 🤔
#kidlitart #halloweenart
#kidlitart #halloweenart
October 29, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Meet Count Broccula, dark lord of the cruciferae, vlad the inhaler (of CO2), bringer of veggie viciousness. #vampireveggie #cutpaper #kidlitart #spookyvegtables #spookystories
October 24, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Meet Count Broccula, dark lord of the cruciferae, vlad the inhaler (of CO2), bringer of veggie viciousness. #vampireveggie #cutpaper #kidlitart #spookyvegtables #spookystories
Hi #kidlitartpostcard day! This froggy is a courtin’ and so am I… for a picture book project, that is. 😉
I’m rep’d by @adriagoetz.bsky.social of KT Literary.
#kidlitart #childrensillustration #frog #picturebookillustration
I’m rep’d by @adriagoetz.bsky.social of KT Literary.
#kidlitart #childrensillustration #frog #picturebookillustration
October 2, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Hi #kidlitartpostcard day! This froggy is a courtin’ and so am I… for a picture book project, that is. 😉
I’m rep’d by @adriagoetz.bsky.social of KT Literary.
#kidlitart #childrensillustration #frog #picturebookillustration
I’m rep’d by @adriagoetz.bsky.social of KT Literary.
#kidlitart #childrensillustration #frog #picturebookillustration
Gnome worry, be happy! #kidlitart #kidlitpostcard
September 4, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Gnome worry, be happy! #kidlitart #kidlitpostcard
Their parents said it would never work, but they knew in their hearts they were a perfect pair.
#mismatched
#scbwidrawthis
#scbwiillustrators
#scbwi
#mismatched
#scbwidrawthis
#scbwiillustrators
#scbwi
August 27, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Their parents said it would never work, but they knew in their hearts they were a perfect pair.
#mismatched
#scbwidrawthis
#scbwiillustrators
#scbwi
#mismatched
#scbwidrawthis
#scbwiillustrators
#scbwi
Thank you #WLA2025! What a fantastic conference! And many thanks to all who came to @bellevuebookie and my workshop, Awesome Author Visits! We had such a great time connecting with librarians from all over the state. You guys are amazing and we so appreciate EVERYTHING you do!!! 🥰 📚
April 13, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Thank you #WLA2025! What a fantastic conference! And many thanks to all who came to @bellevuebookie and my workshop, Awesome Author Visits! We had such a great time connecting with librarians from all over the state. You guys are amazing and we so appreciate EVERYTHING you do!!! 🥰 📚
Teachers, librarians, PTSA peeps! I still have availability for school visits this Spring. Reach out if you'd like to book something for April, May, or June. You can learn more about my offerings at the link below.
www.elliepetersonart.com/school-visits
www.elliepetersonart.com/school-visits
March 14, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Teachers, librarians, PTSA peeps! I still have availability for school visits this Spring. Reach out if you'd like to book something for April, May, or June. You can learn more about my offerings at the link below.
www.elliepetersonart.com/school-visits
www.elliepetersonart.com/school-visits
Hooray! Home Is Calling: The Journey of the Monarch Butterfly by @katherinepryor.bsky.social & illustrated by me was included on 2026 Illinois Monarch Award Master List (K-3 Readers' Choice Award). Pub'd 2023 by Worthy Kids press. Learn more about the award and see the list at aisled.org/monarch/
March 1, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Hooray! Home Is Calling: The Journey of the Monarch Butterfly by @katherinepryor.bsky.social & illustrated by me was included on 2026 Illinois Monarch Award Master List (K-3 Readers' Choice Award). Pub'd 2023 by Worthy Kids press. Learn more about the award and see the list at aisled.org/monarch/
It's a beautiful afternoon for bannering.
February 20, 2025 at 10:00 PM
It's a beautiful afternoon for bannering.
Had a great time doing this today! All the honks and waves and thumbs ups really filled my heart.
February 13, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Had a great time doing this today! All the honks and waves and thumbs ups really filled my heart.
I'm chatting with Alexandra Oliva at @brick-mortar.bsky.social 2/27 at 6:30pm. We'll be talking all about my fave topic EVER (besides the captivating world of slime molds) - writing and illustrating picture books! Bring your questions and get ready for insights. #wordcraft #slimemoldsarecool
February 10, 2025 at 8:34 PM
I'm chatting with Alexandra Oliva at @brick-mortar.bsky.social 2/27 at 6:30pm. We'll be talking all about my fave topic EVER (besides the captivating world of slime molds) - writing and illustrating picture books! Bring your questions and get ready for insights. #wordcraft #slimemoldsarecool
Hi friends! I’m Ellie, a picture book author and illustrator in the Seattle area. I love drawing mamas and babies of all types. Learn more about me at elliepetersonart.com
#kidlitartpostcard #kidlitpostcard
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February 7, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Hi friends! I’m Ellie, a picture book author and illustrator in the Seattle area. I love drawing mamas and babies of all types. Learn more about me at elliepetersonart.com
#kidlitartpostcard #kidlitpostcard
#kidlitartpostcard #kidlitpostcard
Playing with sumi ink and rice paper. Lots to learn, but I like the birds.
February 4, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Playing with sumi ink and rice paper. Lots to learn, but I like the birds.
Happy lunar new year! It’s the year of the blue snake. 🐍🩵
January 29, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Happy lunar new year! It’s the year of the blue snake. 🐍🩵
Spent a wonderful evening with kidlit pals at the LWSD Reflections art show and then drinks and fabulous conversation after. The art some of these kids are making is truly astounding!!! 🤩 Love that the Reflections program has been offering arts opportunities and recognition in schools for 50 yrs!
January 25, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Spent a wonderful evening with kidlit pals at the LWSD Reflections art show and then drinks and fabulous conversation after. The art some of these kids are making is truly astounding!!! 🤩 Love that the Reflections program has been offering arts opportunities and recognition in schools for 50 yrs!
Last call! My Illustrate a Picture Book with Procreate class starts THIS Monday, January 27th. You get six 1.5 hour sessions for only $150! Plus, I record all classes and send skills sheets for review. I will probably not offer this course again until the fall.
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January 23, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Last call! My Illustrate a Picture Book with Procreate class starts THIS Monday, January 27th. You get six 1.5 hour sessions for only $150! Plus, I record all classes and send skills sheets for review. I will probably not offer this course again until the fall.
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Aspiring illustrators, there's still time to register for my Illustrate with Procreate class at the early bird rate! I'm a traditionally published author/illustrator who loves teaching and loves Procreate! The link to register and my bio are in the comments.
#learnprocreate #illustratewithprocreate
#learnprocreate #illustratewithprocreate
January 7, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Aspiring illustrators, there's still time to register for my Illustrate with Procreate class at the early bird rate! I'm a traditionally published author/illustrator who loves teaching and loves Procreate! The link to register and my bio are in the comments.
#learnprocreate #illustratewithprocreate
#learnprocreate #illustratewithprocreate
Goat pupils are cool. They’re horizontal to give them a panoramic view, which makes it easier to notice predators. I could have used such pupils back in my teaching days. #decembimals
December 22, 2024 at 6:14 AM
Goat pupils are cool. They’re horizontal to give them a panoramic view, which makes it easier to notice predators. I could have used such pupils back in my teaching days. #decembimals
Looks a little like Elle Wood’s dog, Bruiser. Just not as fashionable.
December 21, 2024 at 6:17 AM
Looks a little like Elle Wood’s dog, Bruiser. Just not as fashionable.
Dapper cicada ready for a night on the town after 17 years.
December 18, 2024 at 4:39 AM
Dapper cicada ready for a night on the town after 17 years.
I was today-years old when I found out that naked mole rats can move their incisors independently… like CHOPSTICKS. 😳Guys, I think about how easy this would make picking M&Ms out of handfuls of trail mix. 🤯 #decembimals
December 17, 2024 at 3:57 AM
I was today-years old when I found out that naked mole rats can move their incisors independently… like CHOPSTICKS. 😳Guys, I think about how easy this would make picking M&Ms out of handfuls of trail mix. 🤯 #decembimals