“Gus’ Journey” Children’s Book

Procreate and Indesign

The story and illustrations in Gus’ Journey addresses what children may go through when they enter school and how our differences make us special. Gus, the cactus, grew up in a plant shop where every other plant looked just like him. He dreamt of the day he would be around plants that were different than him. One day someone took him home and he was planted in a garden with plants he had never seen before. They were in awe at how unique he was compared to them and through receiving positive feedback about his differences, he grew a flower. My goal was to point out how differences between us and people around us are good and that it brings out the best in everyone.