Christmas brings heightened anxiety, especially in children, emotions can be overwhelming within a short timeframe, making kids feel vulnerable and uneasy.

Teaming up with Mental Health Foundation and Kiwi Property (shopping centres nationwide), we created a book for children to receive when visiting Santa. The short story is designed to assist Kiwi kids in navigating their feelings during the festive season and teaching them healthy coping strategies. It’s all wrapped up into a fun adventure with Holly, the Kakapo, and her hat.

I led the project from concept, storytelling through to illustration and design.