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Looking Up

What happens at night, when the world has gone to bed? In this gentle and magical picture book, statues step down from their plinths and set off on a secret nighttime adventure. As they explore the moonlit city, young readers are reminded to look up—and to notice the quiet, hidden wonders that surround them every day.

With lyrical text and a playful gatefold surprise, This story encourages curiosity, imagination, and a sense of quiet discovery—inviting children to slow down, look closely, and reconnect with the wonder that can so easily be lost in today’s fast-paced world, reminding young readers that beauty, mystery, and meaning often lie in the overlooked corners of everyday life.

For children aged 5–7. Created during the MA in Children’s Book Illustration at Cambridge School of Art, 2021.

This is an unpublished project available to publishers for consideration.

If you're a publisher interested in this story, I'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch to discuss or to request a full dummy and sample artwork.

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Hand Painted Lettering that says Gather • Filter • Make, with a spot image painting of two hands reaching towards paint tins by Children's Illustrator, Ella Beech based in Cambridge, specialising in hand illustrated children's picturebooks.

Ella Beech is a children’s book author, illustrator and artist based in Cambridge, UK. Explore her portfolio, shop illustrated prints, or join her Substack for behind-the-scenes.

©2025 by Ella Beech

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