I’m excited to present my new book at two amazing venues. Thanks to VASA in St Albert, and Jasper Museum and Archives in Jasper, Alberta, for inviting me into your beautiful communities. You can find out more at mariebanville.ca

Book Cover for kid’s book about winter. Characters include a tiny boy, a snowman, and a mouse in a wintry forest.

I’ve written and illustrated my debut picture book. It’s a winter setting and spring is almost here, but “Warmest Winter Heart” celebrates the timeless qualities of fun, friendship, and kindness - always in season.

A cute pink bunny juggles five baby chicks.

A bad bunny celebration of the season of renewal and fertility. Happy Easter 🐣 🌷 🐰
#bunny #easter #easterbunny

Pink bunny juggling five baby chicks.

Mine is only naughty, but he likes the company of other baddies.

An illustration of a dog on a hill howling at the moon. Flowers show up white against the dark blue sky. Indigo colours

This is a little painting I created using an indigo colour palette. I made a new colouring page to go along with it. If you like to colour, please visit my website to download a printable version: mariebanville.ca

#kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #dogart

Illustration of small red hair boy, dressed in green, holding clover leaf and sign that says - Happy St Paddy’s Day.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day to everyone. You don’t have to be Irish to enjoy potatoes, leprechauns, and my favourite colour - GREEN! ☘️

Thank you for reposting this, Sandy! I’m new to Bluesky and just getting to know a few people in the kidlit community. I appreciate you 😊

Yippee! I finally created a website to present my upcoming nature-based picture books. Website design is challenging for an “older folk” like me - but I’m proud that I did it. I’d be so grateful if you could take a look. Feedback welcomed and appreciated!

mariebanville.ca

A cat basking in the sunshine.

Beautiful! I grew up with horses, and there is just something so magical about them. Lovely work ❤️

I love your work! So expressive!

Thank you so much. I checked out your art and found your work charming! ❤️

Mother #ducks don’t mind if extra passengers come along for a ride on moonlit nights.
If anyone actually sees my little kid-friendly illustrations, please say hello. I’d love to meet art-friendly folk on Bluesky. If you like my art you can see more on Instagram @mariebee10
#kidlitart #kidlitartist

I’m new to bluesky, and just found out it’s #goblinweek, so I drew this little guy. Not cool or segzzy - just a small #goblin enjoying a Saturday treat.

#kidslitart #kidsillustration

This is my Bluesky account 😕

For SCBWI's Draw This! January 2026 prompt, Dreams, a rainbow-patterned dragon holds a gleaming gold star-within-a-star. A moon-within-a-moon smiles at the dragon. The dragon rests on shiny gold-patterned bubbles. The blue background shines with silver diamonds and gold stars.

We have so many #Dreams for our world right now, and so does our dragon! 🩵 #scbwidrawthis #authorillustrators #dragon #kidlitart #scbwi #scbwiillustrators #cutpaperart

For the #scbwidrawthis prompt dream I made this! Inspiration in the comments! #kidlit

Thank you 😊

Thank you 😊 I’m looking for illustrators to follow so it’s wonderful to meet you two!

Very pretty. Love the colours!

When I was a little kid, I used to dream of swimming under the water like a mermaid. So, when I read the prompt for the December/January #scbwidrawthis, I knew exactly what to do - explore the deep sea with a mermaid and her friends! #scbwi #scbwiillustrators

Very cute. Reminds me of the “Little Bear” books which I’ve always loved.

A smiling mischievous squirrel holding a cookie. Surrounded by a wreath of holly

This little guy is also a “villain” in my upcoming picture book, but the good guys find a way to help. I believe that kindness and generosity could save this troubled world. We need to teach our kids that being kind is more important than being best. That’s what this book is all about.
#kidslit

With all the real life villains in the world today, my little fox seems pretty civilized. However, just like real world bad guys, he’s taking something that doesn’t belong to him, and not caring who he hurts.
Perhaps this is a lesson that little kids need to learn while their hearts are still open?

Starting 2026 off with a bang! This is my first Bluesky post, and an illustration to introduce my upcoming picture book, “Winter’s Warmest Heart.” It’s a story about a tiny person living in a snowy forest, who discovers that sharing is the most heart-warming way to be a true friend.