Kelsey Marshalsey
@kelseymarshalsey.bsky.social
She/Her Canadian Illustrator/Author 🇨🇦 Portfolio: www.kelseymarshalsey.com
#KidLitArtPostcard ! I'm an award-winning #illustrator and #author open to early readers, picture books, and board books. Seeking representation. Portfolio: kelseymarshalsey.com Kid-me absolutely loved to make up her own stories and bind them with a bit of string. #kidlitart #illustration
I turned my picture book character Missy Moo into a toy! And it’s now funding on Kickstarter. It would mean the world to me if you could share or pledge to help me reach my goal: www.kickstarter.com/projects/bro...
Missy Moo the Highland Coo - An Adorable Vinyl Toy
From a beloved picture book to your toybox
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Today on the blog I walk through my process to bringing “Peek-a-Boo Missy Moo!” to life via sketches, mock-ups and final product: open.substack.com/pub/kelseyma...
My latest picture book is now available for pre-order. Peek-a-Boo Missy Moo! Is an adorable lift-the-flap book that takes kids on another adventure with their favourite highland coo! Would mean the world to me if you shared (or purchased a copy) www.brownpaperfox.com/products/peek-a-boo-missy-moo
Peek-a-Boo Missy Moo! Is now available for pre-order! Grab your copy of this adorable lift-the-flap book today: www.brownpaperfox.com/products/pee...
Peek-a-Boo Missy Moo | Lift-the-Flap Board Book
This shaggy fluffy cow isn't afraid to be herself and embrace what makes her Missy Moo the Highland Coo. Perfect board book for toddlers.
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Feeling so grateful 🥹
Brown Paper Fox Publishing@brownpaperfox.bsky.social · last yr.We are celebrating a huge milestone! Congratulations to @kelseymarshalsey.bsky.social on her adorable picture book, Missy Moo the Highland Coo, selling over 1,500 copies in under a year! 🎉🐮 From the bottom of our Highland hearts — thank you for loving Missy Moo! 🥹✨ #CanadianPictureBooks #KidLit
We’re Brown Paper Fox — a small indie publishing house based in Ontario, creating children’s books that celebrate wonder, warmth, and imagination. From curious coos to jungle safaris, our stories are made to spark joy and connection for little readers and their grown-ups.
Yesterday I revealed the new cover for my latest picture book - Peek-a-Boo Missy Moo! It’s an adorable lift-the-flap book that is set to publish July 29,2025!
Thrilled to announce our latest picture book releases’ cover - Peek-a-Boo Missy Moo is an adorable lift-the-flap book with sturdy flaps for little hands. Coming July 29, 2025
Happy Mario day! My son is OBSESSED with everything Super Mario so I made sure to draw him a Paper Mario (his favourite game) Mario for today. #Mar10day
SHELTERED LIFE live at the alpine club - The wait is over! Sheltered Life is back in Kitchener-Waterloo. Ready to bring a night of hits that will have you singing, dancing, and raising your glass. Don't miss the ultimate party - grab your tickets now! sheltered-life.tickit.ca/events/28493
Get Tickets – SHELTERED LIFE live at the alpine club
SHELTERED LIFE live at the alpine club - The wait is over! Sheltered Life is back in Kitchener-Waterloo. Ready to bring a night of hits that will have you singing, dancing, and raising your glass. Don...
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Yesterday I took a step away from the screen and painted and it was so much fun. A goal of mine is to do a book completely in traditional mediums - so I’m excited to play around more.
Today I was laid off from my full time job (unrelated to any illustration work) - but this may be a blessing in disguise as it now means I get to focus solely on my illustration and design work. Change is scary but it could also be for the best.
So thrilled to share another picture book I’ve been working on - Augustus the Bear by Rebecca duPreez. An adorable story about Augustus, a bear who loves to bake for his friends. When Mallory Moles birthday crumble goes missing - all the friends band together to find it!
Quick intro - hi 👋🏼 I’m Kelsey - illustrator/author from Ontario, Canada 🍁 ✏️ my illustration style is a mix of whimsical and nostalgia 👩🏼 I’m an adhd mum with two kids (who will be 4&2) and two kitty cats 🧶 I like to knit, read, and play video games in my free time I’d love to know about you ☺️
Thrilled to share a book cover of one of the upcoming picture books I’ve had the pleasure of working on - The Adventures of Jade and Wolf: The Jungle Safari coming this March.
Hi #kidlitpostcard day! My name is Kelsey Marshalsey and I am an illustrator and author from Ontario, Canada. Portfolio: www.kelseymarshalsey.com
Illustrators/artists with patreons - is it worth it to you? If you would do anything differently - what would you do? Signed, an illustrator who likes the idea but has way too much on her plate at the moment
Hey #kidlit illustrators, I'm looking for an artist who can conjure hilariously expressive animals with commercial appeal for a character-driven picture book that's packed with dialogue and action. Respond here with images and a link to your folio. Please no DMs. Agents are welcome to email. 💙❤️
We're going to make it through this 🩷💙 Let's turn our fear and rage into community action.
Wahoo! Thanks @reedsy.bsky.social - I love being connected to authors through their site! blog.reedsy.com/childrens-bo...
30 Amazing Children's Book Illustrators (and How to Hire Them)
Looking to create the perfect children's book? Meet 30 of the best professional children’s book illustrators in the industry who you can hire today.
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Just revamped my portfolio site - nothing like a good January reset! Can’t wait to add some more of the projects I’m working on: www.kelseymarshalsey.com
Looking for some reviewers who would like to read Missy Moo the Highland Coo via Book Sirens. Follow the link to get a review copy and learn more: booksirens.com/book/UQA2T2T...
Missy Moo the Highland Coo by Kelsey Marshalsey - Review Copy | BookSirens
Join the review team for Missy Moo the Highland Coo. Read it for free before the rest of the world does. Share your honest review. Discover hundreds of other books in your favorite genres.
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CANADA POST STRIKE - if you’re planning on ordering a book through me for Christmas please reach out prior. I am able to ship Canada and US orders via Sendle but internationals orders will be delayed due to the strike. I appreciate your patience during this time.
🎉 We did it! Over 500 of our beloved Missy Moo the Highland Coo have found new homes in just 4 months! 🐮✨ Thank you to everyone who’s brought Missy Moo into their lives, shared your adorable photos, and supported this little adventure. Seeing this book bring joy to so many is beyond rewarding.
Super excited to say I am now taking commissions - manuscript submissions can be done here - if you’re looking for custom projects or portraits send me a message 🥳 brown-paper-fox.square.site/submissions
My debut author illustrated book is here! Get a copy of Missy Moo the Highland Coo directly from my website or anywhere they sell books: www.missymoothehighlandcoo.com
