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Hi, I am Zuzana, professional illustrator. I can help you bring your story to life. create your children’s book. Don’t be shy, get in touch!

my book

A Truly Unique Coloring Book: Doodles of the Valley

Lily of the Valley, a Truly Unusual Fairy: Story of the Valley

A Gift for Santa

Upcoming

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Recent Illustration Work

Browse through a collection of my illustration projects, ranging from published children’s books to character designs and background art.

Sprocesses

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Snowy: A Christmas Tale

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The Great Grandma Buffalo

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Let’s Share, Panda Bear

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Pirate Billy-Bear: The Magic of Courage (Emerald Kingdom)

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The Mermaid Princess Pearly: The Magic of Acceptance (Emerald Kingdom)

Trolly the Troll: The Magic of Kindness (Emerald Kingdom)

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The Dragon and the Unicorn: The Magic of Friendship (Emerald Kingdom)

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Novo the Space Robot – How to Throw a Birthday Party

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Novo the Space Robot – How to Find the Christmas Spirit

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Novo the Space Robot – How to Solve the Mystery of Crying

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Novo the Space Robot – How to Shrink the Doubt Monsters

Nori: The Seahorse with a Unicorn Horn

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Ollie: The Sea Grass is Not Always Greener

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Stella: The Shark Who Loves Treasure

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Lola: The Bracelet Of Courage

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Rory: An Orca’s Quest For The Northern Lights

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Spike: The Penguin With Rainbow Hair

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Boo Boo Magoo Moves to New Orleans

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Boo Boo Magoo: Goes to the Beach

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A little bit about me…

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My love of drawing and reading began as a young child from the time I could hold a pencil. I drew daily, bringing my notebook and pencil with me wherever I went.  To this day, my tote bag always contains something to draw with, a notebook, and one or two books to read. 

When my children came along, I started writing stories and drawing characters for them. I could have never imagined it, but before long my beloved hobby that created joy for my children expanded to a career illustrating for friends, and then later, authors of children’s books. Quickly, illustrating books became something that completely absorbed me. It became what I do, and how I earn my living. Now I can say I am a professional illustrator of several books for authors around the world.

Today, my two children help in the illustration creation process, advising me on what delights and excites them. They are my best critics, and my greatest inspiration. 

I still love children’s books and sometimes read them just for myself.  In bookstores, I can spend hours looking at illustrations and discovering new stories. When not drawing or reading, I enjoy practicing yoga and baking sweets.

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What my customers say about me

Working with Zuzana was an absolute pleasure. Her artistic brilliance brought my children’s book, “Let’s Share, Panda Book,” to life in ways I could never have imagined. Zuzana’s incredible attention to detail and vibrant illustrations truly captured the essence of the story, delighting both children and adults alike. The pages of my book now exude a magical charm that has garnered endless praise from all who have grabbed a copy. Additionally, collaborating with Zuzana was a breeze, as her open communication and collaborative spirit made the entire creative process seamless. Zuzana’s work is nothing short of awe-inspiring, and I am immensely grateful for her contribution to my book! Thanks, Zuzana!

Lets Share Panda Bear Cover
Leslie StrattonAuthor Let’s Share, Panda Bear

Hiring Zuzana as our illustrator is the best thing we have ever done for our book series. She does the most beautiful illustrations and we have been nothing but impressed and in awe of her work. Not only is she incredibly talented, but she has been so wonderful to work with. Professional, prompt and always willing to help us with anything we need. Zuzana, we cannot thank you enough for bringing all our characters to life, we are so glad we found you.

Sarah Cullen and Carmen EllisAuthor Ocean Tales Children’s Books series
Working with Zuzana has been one of the best decisions of my life. Not only, is she a team player, reliable, kind, and patient, but also absolutely beyond talented, creative and full of fantasy and magic. I am thankful for all the books we have already done together and excited for everything that is to come.
Charly FrohAuthor Novo Space Robot series and Emerald Kingdom series

Working with Zuzana Was an Absolute Joy. She Not ONLY COMPREHENDED MY CREATIVE VISION FLAWLESSLY BUT ALSO DEPICTED MY Characters with Captivating Artistry. The typical nerve-wracking process of selecting the Ideal Illustrator Was Remarkably Trouble-Free, Thanks to Her Seasoned Expertise. I Eagerly Anticipate The Opportunity to Work With Her on Future Projects.

Natcole StaskiewiczAuthor The Great Grandma Buffalo
Zuzana is a creative genius and an absolute joy to work with! She makes the process of self-publishing books exciting and achievable. For all three of my books, she has illustrated, designed, and provided a printer ready file that can be given directly to my printer. I could not be more happy with the final product! Her devotion to the project is evident through her timely communication and the great ideas that she contributes. Her bright and colorful illustrations immerse children in the stories. I have had numerous parents tell me that their children pick my book at night to read. I know that is because of Zuzana’s amazing artwork. I am blessed to have had the opportunity to collaborate with Zuzana and I look forward to many more projects with her.

Kari BakerAuthor Boo Boo Magoo series and Glittermoon

When I first saw Zuzana’s work, I immediately knew I wanted to collaborate with her on my children’s book series. She is so incredibly talented and wonderful to work with. She really brought my stories to life with such charming characters and details. Zuzana is a creative genius and I highly recommend her!

Gia Lacqua Author Limitless Little Leaders series

On my first children’s book, Zuzana was terrific to work with and her illustrations are beautiful. Even when we had different ideas, she worked hard revising the illustrations until I was happy.  Her calm demeanor got us completed on time, love to work with her again!

Becky Cymbalukauthor, Minnesota USA “Super Kena – A Girl Made Fierce with Hearing Aids”

I first saw Zuzana’s illustrations displayed on a Facebook group for illustrators and authors.  I immediately recognized the quality was better than most I’d seen and her unique style spoke to me.   I asked her to send a test for “Zetta the Poinsettia.”  Zuzana’s rendering of Zetta (a sympathetic character that is a poinsettia plant with a face and hands, not an easy sketch) was one of five that I considered and when I first saw her test sketch my husband and I both agreed we had found the Zetta in our heads come to life!  Since then, Zuzana has created two other books for me. Each 100 percent beautiful, and all bringing my vision of the characters to life exactly as I had imagined them.  The one’s that have been published so far, went to Best Seller’s lists, and I believe it was Zuzana’s covers that were largely responsible.

Working with Zuzana is a dream. She is talented, creative, imaginative, and flexible.  She is not afraid to modify work or add to work even after milestones have been completed. She understands that often revisions are needed, and despite her living in Slovakia and in the U.S., she is readily available when I need her.

I highly recommend Zuzana for your illustration needs, no matter the type.  She is a true artist and can create whatever you want.  It is just a matter of working together to bring your ideas for your characters to fruition.  Once you have your character developed, Zuzana will take it from there with minimal guidance to make your book sing!

Alma HammondAlma Hammond, author, Sweetbeet Books, Maryland, USA

Zuzana has illustrated 5 of my books and counting. She has been a pleasure to work with due to her immense talent, excellent communication skills, clear vision for each book and efficiency in which she completes work. My readers adore the vibrant color, detail and overall feel to her artwork. She has breathed life into my words.

Becky CummingsAuthor The Magic of Me series
There were about two hundred illustrators that I was initially looking at when starting my book Lying Lion. I narrowed it down to three. Zuzana Svobodova’ was one of them. After her polite demeanor and great portfolio! I thankfully decided to go with Zuzana! She was easy to work with and always wanted feedback. Zuzana’s style fits perfectly with my idea. She is a consummate professional. Thank you, Zuzana for the wonderful experience!
David BaerAuthor Lying Lion

When I first saw Zuzana’s illustrations, I knew I wanted her drawing style in the next book. I succeeded and I’m fully satisfied with the cooperation and the result.

Matej ZámečníkAuthor, Slovakia - Zábudlivé Ginko

When I saw Zuzana’s illustrations, they grabbed my heart. I knew she illustrates a lot for the kids, but I realized she had a unique style and view at the rendition of things. That was a reason I decided to ask her to try to illustrate the cover for my first novel Now and before. She quickly hit my taste and created a cover that perfectly captures the story of the book. And I guess it is completely different than other book covers, and it identifies the person of the artist well. I am glad I met her and I hope we will create something nice in the future.

Zuzana KolačanováAuthor, Slovakia
As a textbook publisher, we always make special demands on our artists: the illustrations must not only be appealing, but they also have a didactic purpose. The cooperation with Zuzana Svobodova was perfect: she has sensitively implemented our specifications and transformed them into wonderful drawings that inspire in every way.
Walter Weberpublishing house E. Weber Verlag GmbH, Austria
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Client Map

  • UPCOMING 2026:

     

    New Book: Adventures Jack & Berry Author: Suzanne Freedom (US)

  • NEW BOOK

    Book Book

    March 2026

  • February 2026:

     

    NEW BOOK: Cooking Doodles

  • Three mice in the kitchen

     

    February 2026:

  • January 2024:

     

    NEW BOOK: Writing Doodles

  • NEW BOOK

    November 2025:

  • September 2025:

    NEW BOOK

  • NEW BOOK

    July 2025

  • May 2024:

    NEW BOOK

  • NEW BOOK

    April 2025:

  • January 2025:

     

    New Book: A Truly Unique Coloring Book, Author: Suzanne Freedom (US)

  • Sprocesses (USA) – written by Jonathan Ronzio

     

    January 2025

  • September, 2024:

     

    Lily of the Valley, a Truly Unusual Fairy, Author: Suzanne Freedom (US)

  • Sir Flapalot the Dragon Knight: The Magic of Being Yourself (Emerald Kingdom) (D) – written by Charly Froh

    December 2023:

  • November 2023:

     

    Snowy: A Christmas Tale (Australia) – written by Sarah Cullen, Carmen Ellis

  • The Great Grandma Buffalo (USA) – written by Natcole Staskiewicz

     

    NOVEMBER 2023:

  • October 2023:

     

    Pirate Billy-Bear: The Magic of Courage (Emerald Kingdom) (D) – written by Charly Froh

  • Let’s Share, Panda Bear (USA) – written by Leslie Stratton

     

    September 2023:

  • SEPTEMBER 2023:

     

    Emerald Kingdom Tale: The Mermaid Princess Pearly: The Magic of Acceptance (D) – written by Charly Froh

  • Nori: The Seahorse with a Unicorn Horn (Ocean Tales Children’s Books), (Australia) – written by Sarah Cullen, Carmen Ellis

     

    May 24, 2023:

  • MAY 2023:

     

    Emerald Kingdom Tale: Trolly the Troll: The Magic of Kindness (D) – written by Charly Froh

  • Ollie: The Sea Grass is Not Always Greener (Ocean Tales Children’s Books), (Australia) – written by Sarah Cullen, Carmen Ellis

     

    January, 2023:

  • February, 2023:

     

    NOVO SPACE ROBOT: How to Throw a Birthday Party (D) – written by Charly Froh

  • NOVO SPACE ROBOT: How to Find the Christmas Spirit (D) – written by Charly Froh

     

    December, 2022:

  • December, 2022

     

    NOVO SPACE ROBOT: How to Solve the Mystery of Crying (D) – written by Charly Froh

  • NOVO SPACE ROBOT: How to Shrink the Doubt Monsters (D) – written by Charly Froh

     

    December, 2022

  • December, 2022

     

    Emerald Kingdom Tale: the Dragon and Unicorn the Magic Friendship (D) – written by Charly Froh

  • The World Needs My Light (USA) – written by Gia Lacqua

     

    December, 2022

  • SEPTEMBER, 2022:

     

    BOO BOO MAGOO (USA) – written by Kari Baker

  • Coco Courageous: The Invisible Fence (USA) – written by Gia Lacqua

     

    June, 2022

  • June, 2022

     

    Stella: The Shark Who Loves Treasure (Australia) – written by Sarah Cullen, Carmen Ellis

  • Little Elephant (USA) – written by Joshua Miller

     

    March 2022

  • January, 2022

     

    Lovey Livy Lu a Rainbow View (USA) – written by Gia Lacqua

  • Lola: The Bracelet Of Courage (Australia) – written by Sarah Cullen, Carmen Ellis

     

    November, 2021

  • November 2021

     

    Boo Boo Magoo Goes to the Beach (USA) – written by Kari Baker

  • Neironi (Puerto Rico) – written by Dra. Suzette Mirabal and...

     

    June, 2021

  • June, 2021

     

    Rory: An Orca’s Quest For The Northern Lights (Australia) – written by Sarah Cullen, Carmen Ellis

  • Glittermoon (USA) – written by Kari Baker

     

    MAY, 2021

  • May, 2021

     

    What the World Needs Now: Less Plastic! (France) – written by Cheryl Rosebush

  • SPIKE (Australia) – written by Sarah Cullen and Carmen Ellis

     

    MAY, 2021

  • April, 2021

     

    Where in the World is Peace? (Singapore) – written by Valerie Cheng

  • Lying Lion (USA) – written by David Baer

     

    April, 2021

  • March, 2021

     

    What the World Needs Now: BEES! (France) – written by Cheryl Rosebush

  • What the World Needs Now: TREES! (France) – written by Cheryl Rosebush

     

    March, 2021

  • November 2020

     

    I Love You Wherever You Are (USA) - written by Tiffany Gumpert

  • Zetta the Poinsettia (USA) – written by Alma Hammond

     

    October 2018

  • November 2020

     

    My Magical Foods (USA) – written by Becky Cummings

  • Journey To A New Earth (Kenya) – written by Zeiny Sher

     

    October, 2020

  • October, 2020

     

    Bryson’s Race (USA) – written by Marcus Barnett

  • The Duck Who Thought He Was a Chicken (USA) – written by Andi Cann

     

    September, 2020

  • August 2020

     

    The Good Witch of Salem (USA) – written by Ashley Tina

  • Haw to cure a Mine Monster – written by Brittany Plumeri, (USA)

     

    July 2020

  • May 2020

     

    The Chicken who Thought She was a Bat (USA) – written Andi Cann

  • The Chicken who Thought She was a Goat – written Andi Cann, US

     

    April 2020

  • March 2020

     

    Kind Katie (USA) – written by Lauren Cardoso

  • My Magical Gifts (USA) – written by Becky Cummings

     

    February 2020

  • December 2019

     

    Super Kena (USA) – written by Becky Cymbaluk

  • A Gift for Santa - written and illustraded by Zuzana Svobodova

     

    December 2019

  • December 2019

     

    My Magical Dream (USA) – written by Becky Cummings

  • Untangle your tongue (SVK) - publisher ALBI

     

    November 2019

  • November 2019

     

    The Skunk That Stunk (USA) – written Stacy Doyle

  • Would You Gobble Mr. Wobble? (USA) - written by Becky Cummings

     

    October 2019

  • September 2019

     

    The Easter Christmas Bunny’s Wild Adventure (USA) - written by Alma Hammond

  • Bo the Bat (USA) - written by Alma Hammond

     

    September 2019

  • August 2019

     

    Lernen mit Katze Mini (Austria) - publisher E. Weber Verlag GmbH

  • My magical choices (USA) – written by Becky Cummings

     

    July 2019

  • May 2019

     

    My Magical Words (USA) - written by Becky Cummings

  • Zábudlivé Ginko (SVK) - written by Matej Zámečník

     

    May 2019

  • November 2018

     

    Anthill for Sale (USA) – written by Johnny Ray Moore

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