We've Got Creatures Big and Small!

December 2, 2025

This week's featured book is Christmas Day Cheer (Little Golden Book), the heartwarming tale of a mouse family getting ready for their favorite day of the year illustrated by Jill Howarth and published by our friends at Golden Books. Whether you’re reading it by the fire or gifting it under the tree, this book is packed with charm and color.

Bunnies, butterflies, birds, and more! This week's letter is a round up of many marvelous, artfully illustrated creatures from our terrifically talented artists. Let's hop (or gallop or flutter) right to it!

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With Gratitude...

November 18, 2025

This week’s featured book is the Farm-to-Table Kids Cookbook illustrated by Natalie Briscoe and published by our friends at Cottage Door Press. We're pleased to announce that this book is also the recipient of a 2025 EUREKA! Nonfiction Children’s Book Award!

There's a lot of chatter about gratitude in November and, rightfully so—cultivating an attitude of thankfulness can be a powerful practice. Our amazing artists know that a simple "thank you" can go a very long way, now or any day of the year. In that spirit, thank YOU for being a loyal reader of our letters. Perhaps the following art will inspire you to ponder someone or something you're grateful for...

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You're Invited: It's Party Time!

November 11, 2025

This week’s featured book is 1-2-3, You Love Me illustrated by Jill Howarth and published by our friends at Running Press.

Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday... Dear readers, don't you love a chance to celebrate? A birthday is the quintessential opportunity to sprinkle a little joy around and our artists create stunning celebratory art just for the occasion. Get ready to do a little happy birthday dance—this art will put an extra pep in your step!

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Hadas Hayun: Fantastic and Fanciful

November 9, 2025

Hadas Hayun believes that any image is a surface—and that every surface should have a story. The original pieces are important to her as the printed versions, and her commercial projects are as personal as her self-directed artwork. Working primarily with brushes and water-based techniques as well as embroidery, cotton threads, home-dyed fabric, and beads, Hadas' art depicts florals, animals, birds, and creatures of her own invention. She creates magnificent and magical pieces that transport the viewer to a daydream worthy world.

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BOO-tiful Art for YOU!

October 28, 2025

This week's featured book is...

The Young Green Witch's Guide to Plant Magic: Rituals and Recipes from Nature illustrated by Rachel Grant and published by our friends at Running Press.

Happy Spooky Season to all who celebrate! Pumpkins, ghosts, candy, cats, costumes, and more... It's no trick! Only treats for you today in the form of boo-tiful Halloween greetings, repeats, lettering, festive characters, and fresh takes from our amazing artists.

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We've got character(s)!

October 24, 2025

This week’s featured book is Interjections Say "Yay!" illustrated by Lauren Lowen and published by our friends at Picture Window Books.

Our artists and the characters they dream up are full of charm, whimsy, personality, and joie de vivre across the board. Whether person, princess, child, furry friend, or insect—we've got you covered. Come for the beautiful art and stay for the main character energy you've been looking for. Without further ado, introducing today's cast:

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Farm Fresh and Fancy Free

October 16, 2025

This week’s featured book is Polly and Her Duck Costume: The true Story of a Little Blind Rescue Goat illustrated by Jill Howarth and published by our friends at Walter Foster.

On the farm, people dedicate their days to working hard to witness the fruits of their labor grow, share the resulting bounty with others, and spread nourishment all around. At JNA, our amazing artists do the same (but our crops are art)! We hope you delight in today's round up of farm-themed illustration. The sun is up, the land is calling—let's dig in!

Our bet is that you love this work as much as we do. Let us know if you would like to see even more! Kindly, Jennifer, Shannon, and Maria

Judit Zengővári Has Us Jumping for Joy!

October 7, 2025

We're jumping for joy because today we welcome the marvelous Judit Zengővári to our talented bunch of JNA artists! Judit is an illustrator and pattern designer based in Budapest who creates vibrant, joyful visuals for a wide range of projects from packaging and greeting cards to advertising campaigns and surface design. Her work is full of charm, color, and playful details, and she's a pro at finding visual solutions that bring a project’s ideas to life. We just know her work will absolutely delight you—let's dive in!

Judit Zengővári

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Autumn is in the Air

September 30, 2025

This week’s featured book is I'm Sticking With You illustrated by Rae Ritchie and published by our friends at Superb Owl Press.

Here in the western hemisphere, the other most wonderful time of the year is almost upon us—autumn! Crisp leaves, cool breezes, caramel apples, sweaters, pumpkin pie, woodland walks, sweaters, and warm beverages all around. Our incredible artists capture everything we love about fall in the pieces below. Pour yourself a hot cup of coffee or spiced cider and enjoy!

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Katherine Castano Creates Pure Magic!

September 23, 2025

We'd like to give a warm welcome to the newest member of our JNA artist family: Katherine Castano! We're thrilled to share her art with you in today's newsletter. Katherine's work is heavily influenced by nature, animals, travel, fairytales, whimsy, and femininity. She loves to incorporate storytelling and tend to the smallest of details. Katherine gives her work an organic hand-drawn feeling by using mixed media such as wet acrylic, watercolor, gauche, pencil, and pen. You're going to LOVE her work, so let's get right to it!

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Take a Mindful Moment

September 16, 2025

This week’s featured book is How to Be Happy: 52 Ways to Fill Your Days with Loving Kindnessillustrated by Olivia Gibbs and published by our friends at Better Day Books.

Now more than ever, it's crucial to take a moment, to take a breath... to just BE. To steep in the words of a good book or soak up a beautiful work of art. In this case, we have PLENTY to go around. Let your shoulders drop down and focus on your breath as you peruse this selection of calm and grounding art from our incredible artists.

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A Zillion Cheers for Zoë Ellision!

September 9, 2025

We're elated to welcome Zoë Ellison to JNA today! Zoë is an illustrator specializing in children’s books, food, and puzzles. Living in London, she loves to explore the magic in the ordinary day to day, and capture the atmosphere of a special place or moment . Working primarily in coloured pencils and pens, Zoë loves adding detail and textures to every corner of her work. Get ready to fall in love with her art, just as we have. Without further ado, we present to you the wonderful world of of Zoë Ellison:

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Fresh Floral Just for YOU!

September 1, 2025

This week’s featured book is The Wisdom of Flowers: Essential Life Lessons for Joy and Wellbeing illustrated by Rosie Dore and published by our friends at Michael O'Mara Books.

Flowers effortlessly bring a spark of joy to any garden, room, or vista and our JNA artists know just how to harness their beauty! From moody and whimsical to childlike and cheery, repeats, placements, greetings, and more—we've got a floral for YOU! Enjoy these fresh arrangements by our talented bunch 💐

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Let's Get Groovy!

August 26, 2025

This week’s featured book is The Magical Unicorn Society: The Golden Unicorn—Secrets and Legends illustrated by Rae Ritchie and published by our friends at Michael O'Mara Books.

We're in the mood to groove! Do a little dance, put on your aviators, and take a look at these fresh, fun, free-spirited, and funky pieces from our incredible artists:

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Delft Blue Daydream

August 19, 2025

This week’s featured book is The Little Engine That Could: Delivery Day illustrated by Jill Howarth and published by our friends at Grosset & Dunlap.

You may have noticed that Delft Blue is having a moment. Inspired by the intricate blue and white designs of seventeenth century pottery from the Netherlands, iterations of this influential art form abound. From paintings directly inspired by tiles and visions of the natural world to animals, spaceships, robots, and more, our artists can take a single color and make art that truly sings!

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Art to Make You Smile

August 12, 2025

This week’s featured book is The Better Day Book: 52 Ways to Have Happier Days by our very own outstanding artist, Olivia Gibbs!

From beautifully hand lettered uplifting words and happy motifs to celebratory designs, cute characters, and pure eye candy, our amazing artists know just how to put a smile on your face. Take a moment to enjoy this curation of cheery JNA art—breathe deep, feel your shoulders drop down, and find a little pep back in your step!

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The Wonderful World of Art by Jill Howarth

August 6, 2025

This week’s featured book is Old Macdonald had a Farm illustrated by Jill Howarth and published by our friends at Macmillan Children's Books.

Jill Howarth is a graphic designer turned illustrator, hand-letterer, and digital artist. She enjoys all things colorful and whimsical and infuses her work with a playful mid-century design aesthetic. Jill loves working with hand lettering, color, and fun characters. Around these parts, she’s known as the Christmas queen. Read on to dive into the wonderful world of art created by Jill!

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Awe-inspiring Art for Every Season

July 29, 2025

This week’s featured book is Unearthing The Secret Garden: The Plants and Places That Inspired Frances Hodgson Burnett with a gorgeous cover illustrated by Dylan Mierzwinski and published by our friends at Timber Press.

Our sensational artists know how to celebrate every season with art that captures the magical details of every sunbeam, changing leaf, snowflake, tulip, and more. Take a stroll through the seasons with us via these thoughtfully imagined pieces.

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A Picture Perfect Picnic

July 22, 2025

This week's featured book is This Is What I Eat: Fun Activities for Mindful Eating illustrated by Lauren Lowen and published by our friends at Rodale Kids.

I hope you're not too hungry, because today our artists are serving up a delectable feast that will leave you eager to seek out a delicious treat (or two or three or four...). We hope you find this art every bit as scrumptious as we do!

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Step Into Summer with These Designs!

July 16, 2025

Our featured book of the week is Five Little Ducks illustrated by Jill Howarth and published by our friends at Pan Macmillan.

From bright, poppy florals to cute illustrated insects, we’re celebrating the warm weather and sunny days of summer! Our artists have pieces to commemorate all our favorite parts of summer: beach trips, farmer’s markets, cookouts, and everything in between!