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@sofiagcardosoo.bsky.social
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˙ᵕ˙ illustrator and designer of ᴄᴏʟᴏʀғᴜʟ & ᴘʟᴀʏғᴜʟ artwork
⋒ children's books, greeting cards, puzzles & more
⌂ represented by the Bright Agency
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.·͙* https://sofiacardoso.com/
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Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! 🥦🍐🍏 I’m Sofia, an illustrator with a passion for creating vibrant, character-driven mixed media artwork that blends the magic of childhood with details of the everyday life. #KidLitArt

Happy to connect for new PB projects - let's collaborate!

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Illustration of two siblings, a girl and her younger brother taking a stroll with their cute duck friends. The girl is riding a big wheeled duck toy that is pulling two smaller carts, one where her brother is sat and another carrying a big pile of green veggies and fruits, like broccoli, pears, apples and sprouts. Illustrated by Sofia Cardoso.
September 4, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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Hi #PortfolioDay! I’m Sofia, an illustrator with a passion for creating vibrant, character-driven artwork that feels both playful & heartfelt and that blends the magic of childhood with the details of everyday life. #KidLitArt

Happy to connect for new projects, let's collaborate!
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A mix of vibrant, character-driven artwork from Sofia Cardoso's children's illustration portfolio. Playful, heartfelt and full of personality, featuring young kids in different scenarios, like taking a stroll amidst a flower path, playing dress up, eating lunch, etc.
July 8, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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Hello #KidLitArtPostcard! I’m Sofia, a PT illustrator with a passion for creating vibrant, character-driven artwork for children's picture books and all sorts of #KidLit related publishing projects. Rep’d by The Bright Agency

Happy to connect for new projects - let's collaborate!
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Charming children's illustration featuring two young siblings - a girl and a boy - playing in a colorful bedroom with a toy food market stall, plush fruits and vegetables, and a shopping cart. The girl is playing dress up in a large hat, red purse, and oversized blue heels, mimicking her mother. Whimsical and playful scene, art by illustrator Sofia Cardoso. #kidsillustration #childrensart #playtime #kidlit #familyfun #childhoodmemories #kidlitart #kidlitartpostcard
July 3, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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Anyone else missing those childhood summer holidays that felt like a lifetime?⛱

#picturebookillustration #childrensbookartist #kidlit #illustration #illustrationartist #kidlitartist #KidLitArt #picturebook #summerart #childrensbookillustration #childrensbookcover
Illustration of a picture book cover depicting three kids running joyfully on sand at the beach. In the background we see a blue sunny sky, the blue ocean and stripped sun umbrellas. Illustrated by Sofia Cardoso
June 24, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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How much ice cream do you want?
Yes! 🍦

#KidLitArt #KidLit #illustration #livroinfantil #childrensillustration #childrensbookillustration #freelanceillustrator #illustrationforkids #picturebookillustration #foodillustration #KidLitArtist #kidlitillustration #childrensbook #picturebook
Illustration of two kids by the table staring in awe at a 30cm ice cream stack made of different flavour scoops, strawberry, pistachio, mint, chocolate and others. Around the table different tubs are scattered along with blobs and different toppings like cereal loops, wafers and sprinkles. Illustrated by Sofia Cardoso. Illustration of a children's picture book spread where of two kids by the table staring in awe at a 30cm ice cream stack made of different flavour scoops, strawberry, pistachio, mint, chocolate and others. Around the table different tubs are scattered along with blobs and different toppings like cereal loops, wafers and sprinkles. In the background there's a third kid checking of a summer bucket list on the fridge. Illustrated by Sofia Cardoso.
June 9, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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Two lovely book reviews ☀️

#KidLit #picturebook #childrensbooks #YouAreLoved
Book review of the book You Are Loved. Book review of the book You Are Loved.
June 2, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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Looking for a #picturebook that features all kinds of families for #nationalfamilymonth?

YAL is a book about love and families with an inclusive and diverse range of characters, seasons and love languages. It highlights the important message that families aren’t just the people.. (>) #KidLit
Book cover illustration of the book You Are Loved by Margaret O'Hair, Sofia Sanchez and Sofia Cardoso, published by Scholastic. The cover features the main character girl snd her brother and two different families at the back.
June 2, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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☀️☀️ Sharing some lovely reviews we got through Goodreads for the #picturebook 'You Are Brave' ⬇️

#childrensbook #childrensbookcover #booksforchildren #KidLit #scholasticbooks #childrenspublishing #kidsbookstagram
A mother and a young kid reading a children's picture book titled You are Brave by Margaret O'Hair, Sofia Sanchez and Sofia Cardoso, published by Scholastic. Photo credit: Karolina Grabowska
May 30, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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Finally sharing this one from #theimaginedbookcover2024 IG #artchallenge where we create our own #bookcovers. The 1st prompt was The King's new Crocodile - swipe to see a close up! 🐊 Better late than never, right? 🙈

#picturebook #KidLitArt #KidLit #illustration #picturebookcover #kidlitartist
Picture book cover illustration depicting a cheeky green crocodile inside a bathtub full of soap bubbles. A young kid laughing and a confused mom are both staring at him. Illustrated by Sofia Cardoso Picture book cover illustration close up depicting a cheeky green crocodile inside a bathtub full of soap bubbles. A young kid is laughing next to him. Illustrated by Sofia Cardoso
May 26, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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As a kid, did you also create funny looking ⛄when you were served mashed potatoes? No? Just me then? 😂 Lately I've been really enjoying incorporating lilac hues into my work and I think I found my favorite combo!

#KidLitArt #KidLit #illustration #childrensbookillustration #ChildrensBookWeek
A mixed media illustration by Sofia Cardoso of a young little girl, sat at the table with her lunch in front of her that includes salad, banana slices and a cup of jjuice. On her plate there's peas, one fried egg, some baby carrots, a slice of bread, an hamburguer and a snowman made of mash potato.
May 5, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! 🥕🍰 I'm Sofia, a foodie #kidlit illustrator looking for children's picture book work + other #KidLitArt related projects.

I'm drawn to heartwarming stories & I love creating playful illustrations that aim to spark joy!

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Rep’d by The Bright Agency
An illustration of a young black girl holding a hand mixer whisking away some carrot cake batter in a big yellow bowl. Around her, in the kitchen, there's different ingredients scattered around like flour, grated carrot, eggshells, pineapple chunks and more. Three anthropomorphic cute bunnies are helping her by adding some of these ingredients to the bowl. Illustrated by Sofia Cardoso.
April 3, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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Happy #WorldBookDay and #KidLitArtPostcard ☀️
I'm Sofia, a #kidlit illustrator looking for new picture book + other #KidLitArt related projects.

I'm drawn to heartwarming stories & I love creating playful illustrations that aim to spark joy!

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Illustration by illustrator Sofia Cardoso of a heartwarming scene depicting a bearded father, his baby and two cats taking a nap in the living room while warm sunlight rays are beaming through the big window behind the yellow chair where they are laying against. A vase with tulips and pink peonies, a small ball, a baby book, the baby's half eaten carrot soup and the father's glasses can be seen in the foreground on top of the coffee table.
March 6, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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See a hug, post a hug 💕

#kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #picturebookillustration

Illustration from the book 蜡烛的故事 (ENG title: The Candle Story) written by Jane Nelsen , illustrated by me and published by Beijing United Publishing.
Illustration of a young kid hugging her mother tightly, both smiling happily and showing affection. The mom is wearing a striped long sleeved shirt and the girl a pink sleeveless dress with a floral pattern and a white long sleeve underneath. Illustration from the book 蜡烛的故事 (ENG title: The Candle Story) written by Jane Nelsen, illustrated by Sofia Cardoso and published by Beijing United Publishing.
February 23, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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Website/portfolio (early) Spring cleaning - check ✔️
While I was at it, I also decided to give the homepage a little spruce too! 🌻

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#childrensillustation #illustrator #kidlitart #kidlitartist #freelanceillustrator
Screenshot of my website/portfolio homepage featuring some children's illustration, some information about me and my work and a little self-portrait. https://sofiacardoso.com/
February 12, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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QRP with your wings! 🌕

#kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #childrensillustration
An illustration of a young princess flying through a moon lit sky, up in the clouds and stars, on a long rainbow colored dragon's tail. Next to her is a baby dragon soaring happily along. Illustrated by Sofia Cardoso.
February 10, 2025 at 8:25 AM
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☀️COMING SOON - 02/2025🧡 Happy to share that the companion #picturebook to 2021’s You Are Enough and 2023’s You Are Loved will also have a FRENCH edition - Comme tu es Brave! Un livre sur le dépassement de soi.

#childrensbooks #KidLit #kidlitart
Young girl holding a picture book. Picture book cover of the french edition of You Are Brave, featuring different kids.
January 27, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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QRP with your orange art 🍊🌿 #kidlit #illustration #kidlitart
Little butterfly character studies. She has curly brown hair and orange colored wings. Illustrated by Sofia Cardoso
January 7, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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If food is involved, I could be at it for hours 🍓🍰 #kidlit #kidlitart
An illustration of a young girl wearing a red strawberry beanie and a straw basket hopping aling a hill path towards a strawberry patch. She is smiling and dreaming of all the sweet treats she will make later on and these are depictes above her inside a big thinking cloud. Yogurt bowl, crepe, strawberry jam, milkshake, cake and a toast. Illustrated by Sofia Cardoso.
January 7, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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OOO email is on and as soon as 5pm hits today, I'm ready to fully enjoy the festivities, at least until the 26. Hope everyone is managing to have a restful and festive lead up to Christmas! 🎅
One of my favorite illustrations I did for the book You Are Loved published by Scholastic #kidlitart #kidlit
A grandma holding a Christmas mug and her young grandson wearing a Christmas elf pajamas sitting on a floral pattern armchair, reading a book. Next to him there's his pet bird. Illustration by Sofia Cardoso
December 19, 2024 at 3:56 PM
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Hello #KidLitArtPostcard - I'm Sofia, a #kidlit illustrator looking for new picture book + other #KidLitArt related projects for the next year.

I'm drawn to whimsy, heartwarming stories & I love creating playful illustrations that aim to spark joy!

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Sofia Cardoso KidLitArtPostcard illustration. Two young kids, dressed in colorful raincoats and appropriate rain weather clothing and umbrella, holding hands and looking happy while having fun amidst some colorful rain drops.
December 5, 2024 at 2:47 PM
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Happy #nationalillustrationday! 🎨 #kidlit #illustration #kidlitart
An illustration of a small butterfly girl staring at a watercolor painting left to dry on a window sill. Around them there are luscious pot plants, art materials like brushes and a watercolors while a sunny spring sunlight coming through the open window. Illustrated by Sofia Cardoso.
November 29, 2024 at 8:40 PM
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If you see this post a fungi 🍄 #kidlitart #kidlit #illustration
An illustration of a little baby girl wearing a blue butterfly costume sleeping on top of a giant mushroom amidst a golden sunset sky, end of summer foliage and flowers, others mushrooms and some ripe raspberries. Illustrated by Sofia Cardoso.
November 27, 2024 at 4:17 PM
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If you see this, post your orange art 🥕

#kidlitart #kidlit #illustration
An illustration of a young black girl holding a hand mixer whisking away some carrot cake batter in a big yellow bowl. Around her, in the kitchen, there's different ingredients scattered around like flour, grated carrot, eggshells, pineapple chunks and more. Three anthropomorphic cute bunnies are helping her by adding some of these ingredients to the bowl. Illustrated by Sofia Cardoso.
November 24, 2024 at 1:53 PM
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@kidlitart.bsky.social TEAM CAKE all the way! Here's a
#kidlitart portfolio piece I did themed around cake. I have 2 favorite 🥕🍰 recipes that I use - one that asks for boiled carrot & another with raw carrot + extras. I'm curious:

Nuts, 🍍 + shredded 🥥 in CARROT CAKE - yes or no?
Let me know below!
An illustration of a young black girl holding a hand mixer whisking away some carrot cake batter in a big yellow bowl. Around her, in the kitchen, there's different ingredients scattered around like flour, grated carrot, eggshells, pineapple chunks and more. Three anthropomorphic cute bunnies are helping her by adding some of these ingredients to the bowl. Illustrated by Sofia Cardoso.
November 22, 2024 at 12:44 PM
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Introduce yourself using four of your favourite childhood books #kidlit:

• Alice crescer é difícil by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor (♡ the entire series)
• Dicionário por Imagens do Natal by Émilie Beaumont 
• Anita na cozinhs by Gilbert Delahaye & Marcel Marlier
• Academia de Anjos by Annie Dalton
A young girl in 5th grade trying on some jeans in a shop fitting room that are too big for her. Her brother is reaching out to ask if she needs help. Book cover of a children's book featuring lots of small christmas related imagery like a Santa snowman, yule cake, stocking, etc. Children's book cover featuring a young girl flipping a pancake in the air while two younger kids watch. Book cover of a fiction chapter book with a close up view of the main character, a girl, writing down on paper with a feather quill.
November 21, 2024 at 3:56 PM