I’m Monika - author, illustrator and teacherIf you’ve landed here, you’re probably a fellow book lover, a curious parent, a teacher, or someone who still believes in the magic of picture books. I’m so glad you’re here.

It all begins with an idea.

‘Are You Bored?’ started with one simple idea and turned into a book about the power of imagination, creativity, and finding joy in everyday moments. In this post, I share how the idea for the story came to life, what inspired the characters, and why I believe boredom can be a beautiful beginning.

Ever wondered what goes into illustrating a picture book? In this post, I take you behind the scenes of my children’s book Are You Bored? and show the full process of creating one illustration — from the first sketch to the final glowing details. Watch the time-lapse video and discover how characters, colors, and textures come to life on the page!