Elke

@theremaybecats

Illustrator & Storyteller. Rep'd by: Caryn Wiseman @andreabrownlit.bsky.social Portfolio: www.theremaybecats.com/links

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Elke@theremaybecats· 20d

Summer in the park. First few layers are down. #kidlitart #illustration @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

Illustration of two friends leaning on a tree.

Elke@theremaybecats· 29d

Fieldnotes from today's lunchtime walk. #kidlitart #illustration

Illustration of plants and grasses using pen & ink and gouache.

Elke@theremaybecats· Jul 2

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day. Hi art directors, editors and authors I love storytelling and illustrating the worlds your characters live in. Please reach out if you would like to work together. theremaybecats.com Agent: caryn@andreabrownlit.com @andreabrownlit.bsky.social @carynwiseman.bsky.social

An illustration of two kids playing football. Another child is upset and is hiding behind a tree. His friend is looking out for him.

Elke@theremaybecats· Jul 1

Meet MARIA AND THE CAVE PAINTINGS Written by Barbara Lowell, illustrated by me and published by Holiday House Books. Out on Nov 03, 2026 and available for pre-order wherever books are sold. I am delighted to learn of the Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection. @jrlibraryguild.bsky.social

An illustrated book cover of a child discovering ancient cave paintings.

Elke@theremaybecats· Jun 30

I am delighted that WHEN A TREE FALLS has been selected as a 2026 Bank Street Best Book of the Year. Thank you.🌲 @bankstreetlibrary.bsky.social educate.bankstreet.edu @kirstenpendreigh.bsky.social @chroniclekidsbooks.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social @carynwiseman.bsky.social

An illustration of a forest including the book cover for WHEN A TREE FALLS and the 2026 Bank Street Best Book of the Year information.

Elke@theremaybecats· Jun 24

I am not made for this heat. #kidlitart #summerillustration

A watercolour illustration of a kid chilling on an inflatable pool ring.

Elke@theremaybecats· Jun 22

Little football players in the background of my new portfolio illustration. Work in progress. #kidlitart #illustration

A watercolour illustration of two kids playing football in the park.

Elke@theremaybecats· Jun 17

Just a wood pigeon pondering the day and enjoying the breeze at dusk. Also, putting it out there in the universe that I would love to work on more nonfiction children's books. Editors and art directors, please get in touch. #kidlitart Agent: caryn@andreabrownlit.com @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

A watercolour illustration of a wood pigeon sitting on a tree branch enjoying a breeze at dusk.

Elke@theremaybecats· Jun 10

Summer. #kidlitart #illustration

Illustration of a girl wearing pink track pants, a dark blue sweater with red hearts and slippers. A small dachshund sits to her left eyeing the ice cream cone that just fell to the floor.

Elke@theremaybecats· Jun 8

A test illustration of a large skipper. Based on a photo I took a couple of weeks ago. #kidlitart #butterflyillustration @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

Illustration of a large skipper butterfly sitting blackberry leaves.

Elke@theremaybecats· Jun 4

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! Summer with Gran. The twins are at it again already. It's going to be a long summer for Molly. #kidlitart Portfolio: theremaybecats.com Agent: caryn@andreabrownlit.com @andreabrownlit.bsky.social @carynwiseman.bsky.social

An illustration of twins on a train who are fighting over a crocodile plushy. Their grandmother is asleep on the left and their big sister is texting her best friend.

Elke@theremaybecats· May 26

I would not mind a little breeze right now. Today feels like high summer and I am not made for it. #illustration #kidlitart @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

An illustration of a child holding a toy and a dog standing on a sand dune overlooking the sea and enjoying the breeze.

Elke@theremaybecats· May 19

The forest smells lovely when it rains. #kidlitart #illustration @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

An illustration of a child wearing a yellow raincoat and a dog going for a walk in the rainy forest.

Elke@theremaybecats· May 13

Sketchbook practice. Materials: dip pen, sumi ink, colour pencils and sketchbook paper. (Reference photo: nata.horinkova on IG) #kidlitart

Illustration of a boy wearing a blue sweater and a baseball cap. A red dip pen is to the right of the sketch.

Elke@theremaybecats· May 13

Deep under the green, murky water of the garden pond Aife and Sam are trying to stay hidden. Not an easy task when Etta is chasing after a water beetle. #kidlitart #illustration @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

An illustration of a pond maid and her froglet friend hiding under lily pads who are about to be discovered by a human child chasing after a water beetle.

Elke@theremaybecats· May 8

It's one of these days for 'Molly in Her Shell'. #kidlitart #illustration @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

An illustration of a girl with a snail shell on her back, wearing a tan coloured dress, a blue coat, a polka dot blouse, red socks and brown shoes.

Elke@theremaybecats· Apr 29

Switching things up and working on a new portfolio. #kidlitart #illustration @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

An illustration of a girl wearing a yellow raincoat, holding a notebook and a pencil whilst looking at mushrooms.

Elke@theremaybecats· Apr 2

Hi #KidLitArtPostcard day! Imagine you are a kid in the 80s and one afternoon you fall into a rabbit hole. Portfolio: theremaybecats.com Agent: caryn@andreabrownlit.com @carynwiseman.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

A graphic novel spread of 80s Alice in Wonderland meeting the blue caterpillar.

Elke@theremaybecats· Mar 14

The marsh marigold started to bloom and I couldn't resist painting them. #illustration

Watercolour illustration of marsh marigolds and nettles.

Elke@theremaybecats· Feb 5

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! Hi art directors, editors and authors I love storytelling and illustrating the worlds your characters live in. Please reach out if you would like to work together. theremaybecats.com Agent: caryn@andreabrownlit.com @carynwiseman.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

Illustration of a child and a dog having a quiet conversation.

Elke@theremaybecats· Jan 30

Hi, my name is Sam and butterflies are my favourite animal. Today is my birthday and I got the best presents ever from mum and Evie. They made butterfly wings out of wire and scrap fabric for me. My sister even thought of a crochet pouch for my sketchbook and pencils. #kidlitart #illustration

Illustration of a child wearing butterfly wings made from wire and fabric.

Elke@theremaybecats· Jan 27

Following the Rascals on their first adventure. #kidlitart #illustration

Illustration of three girls sneaking up on their friends at the scrapyard.

Elke@theremaybecats· Jan 9

Summer My mind filled with stories, the last page stuck to my sweaty thumb, thick air laced with childlike giggles and the lake gently sloshing against my toes feels like August. #kidlitart #writing

An illustration of two brothers diving in the lake while their sister relaxes on a float.

Elke@theremaybecats· Jan 8

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! Hi art directors, editors and authors I love storytelling and illustrating the worlds your characters live in. Please reach out if you would like to work together. Portfolio: theremaybecats.com Agent: caryn@andreabrownlit.com @carynwiseman.bsky.social #kidlitart

An illustrated story about a child wearing new dungarees.

Elke@theremaybecats· Nov 18

Exploring and falling in love with pencils. (ref. pic. Ig: nata.horinkova) #illustration #kidlitart

Elke@theremaybecats· Nov 11

Light in the dark. #illustration #kidlitart @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

A night scene in nature where a character is sitting on a sparrow holding an acorn lantern.

Elke@theremaybecats· Nov 6

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day. This illustration is from 'Maeve and The Meadow Mysteries' a story about a magical meadow, growing up and finding yourself, that I am currently developing. theremaybecats.com Agent: caryn@andreabrownlit.com @carynwiseman.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

Elke@theremaybecats· Sep 4

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day. Hi art directors, editors and authors. I love storytelling and illustrating the worlds your characters live in. Please reach out if you would like to work together. Portfolio: theremaybecats.com Agent: caryn@andreabrownlit.com @carynwiseman.bsky.social

Elke@theremaybecats· Sep 1

In the forest it's also time to get back to school. #kidlitart #illustration

A little mushroom child on her way back to school.

Elke@theremaybecats· Aug 15

Hugging a chicken is always a good idea. #illustration #kidlitart