AUTHOR, ILLUSTRATOR, & DESIGNER SARA PACULDO USES WHIMSY & EXPRESSION TO BRING HER STORIES TO LIFE.

PIG AND PUG is a delightful decodable story for early readers that teaches CVC words through the silly hijinks of adorable Pig and food-focused Pug.

I CAN’T SEE, co-written by Karen Ballinger, details the (mis)adventures of a toddler Kitty at her library’s storytime.

LOVE BOOK A delightful boardbook written for toddlers who are loved by Somebunny, many otters, and more.

NURSERY ALPHABET ART, Watercolor.

PUBLIC ART Murals painted on utility boxes, acrylic. The Ocean is Living Library (2026) features a love-sick, but shy author/pirate Giant Pacific Octopus and her local sea creature research crew. Survive, Thrive, and Heal (2025) celebrates native plants used for centuries for healing and sustenance. Read about the Utility Box Painting project here.

WINTER GREETING CARDS – Digital art and watercolor.

Meet PUFF, the magical cotton candy mascot commissioned by mom-and-pop local candy store, Celine’s Sweets, plus the other mascot concept runner-ups.

SESAME STREET LICENSED SETS Garden sets, arts and crafts kits, and play dough sets designed to help children create and explore. Graphics and illustrations created for Sesame Street & Green Toys collaboration.

GREEN TOYS BOARDBOOKS. Stories and toys go hand in hand. Sara wrote and illustrated board books for Green Toys featuring their best selling products and endearing characters.

PORTFOLIO : Books & Illustrations | Sustainable Toys | Pet Products | Housewares

© Sara Paculdo 2026