This illustrated book was created for a story written by Ruth Loosi and published by Baeschlin Publishing House in Switzerland. The story follows a young girl, Lisa, spending a late summer day with her mother and little brother. As they wait for the sun to appear in the sky, her mother suggests transforming the kitchen into a playful beauty salon. From this simple moment, the narrative unfolds into a gentle flow of conversations and fantasies, where Lisa reflects on the sun, the planets, and her dreams about the future. While reading the text, I found myself drawn less to the physical action or setting, and more to the emotional atmosphere it created. The story resonated with memories of childhood and the quiet, imaginative worlds many children build for themselves. I connected deeply with Lisa's dreams, which reminded me of my own early experiences. Through my illustrations, I aimed to capture this delicate space between reality and imagination. Rather than focusing on literal scenes,
