Ateya Arkova, illustrator
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Children's book illustrator

Digital Illustration

Illustrations I draw with my a graphic tablet.  

Mama's Cloud

Mama's cloud written by Jessica Williams. Mama is the most wonderful person in the world, but when a dark cloud drifts in and settles over her, her inner magic seems to vanish. There must be something that can make the cloud disappear…but what?

A beautifully illustrated picture book which gently broaches the topic of mental illness and the love within families.

Publisher: All Write Here Publishing

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Oh Susannah: It's in the Bag

It all begins with homework trouble and an invitation to a sleepover that she doesn't want to go to. Would you want to go to a sleepover in a creepy house? Rather than dealing with her problems, Susannah stuffs them into her backpack. But how much can a backpack take? Will she be able to confront her worries before the backpack bursts? Or will she just continue to hide them away? Join Susannah and her friends in this story sure to charm busy young readers everywhere.

The book was followed by one more volume and a coloring book under the same name.

Publisher: Chelshire Inc.

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Golden Sparkles

"Listen to your body. It isn't hard to do. All it takes is a minute, even if you're feeling blue." 

Golden Sparkles are in every child's heart, a gift from the universe connecting them to others and to their own feelings. Colourful, energetic artwork by award-winning Mateya Arkova brings to life the adventures of Dahlia, Victor and Bluu as they grow in mindfulness, learning to listen with all of their senses to what their bodies have to tell them each moment of every day. 

Through its transporting story and included glossary and exercises, Golden Sparkles offers a brief and beautifully illustrated introduction to key mindfulness concepts such as breathing, being present, and addressing emotions non-judgmentally to children from ages 5 to 10. 

Winner of the 2018 Tillywig Parents' Favorite Products Award

Winner of the Independent Press Award, 2018 Picture Books – Ages 4-8 

Publisher: Grosvenor House Publishing

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Mave

Mave is a mischievous little girl who loves to talk a lot, but a friend gives her the lesson of being silent just for a bit.

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Green Froggies

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Mr Rabbit

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Minos

The adventures of Minos and his sister throughout ancient Greek history was a book published as a monthly article for children in a Greek magazine.

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Young Kimolistas

Fiction and reality meet with Phaedon and the islanders of the past who have left their mark on Kimolos island. Through the narrations of real and, at the same time, funny incidents Phaedon presents us with the history of the Cycladic Island, the Kimolian customs, the unique beaches, the medieval castle, the churches, the rare flora and fauna, the bees, the sea lilies, and the kritama, the Mediterranean seal (Monachus Monachus), the sea turtle (Caretta-Caretta) giving us a reminder on the efforts to protect the environment.

The picture book “A Young Kimolistas” was written both with the islanders’ and the Volunteer Team of Kimolos «Kimolistes» NGO's assistance, with the view to discover Kimolos, the paradise island, and promote its Kimolian Tradition. The illustrations are the result of the collaboration with Mr. Fotis Marinakis (Kimolistes NGO) the author and of the amazing illustrator Mateya Arkova.

Publisher: Weaving Waves

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Durley's Day Out

Durley's Day Out – An intelligent, energetic dog finds himself taking on a daring adventure around the city of Edinburgh. Follow him to discover the great sites the city has to offer and see where his adventure commences and ends.

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Alphabet Cards

Alphabetical card deck with animals. Set of 30 cards.

Publisher: Trud CC

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