The first page of the book! This page features a lonely Laurel and her beast curled up in bed.
Character design for the main character, Laurel. She's a very shy and socially reclusive little girl, who yearns for friendship but is burdened by the beast that insists on followering her and scaring everyone away.
This is the proposed cover image for the book, and features Ceres (Laurel's beast) and Laurel.
Character designs for Ceres. She changes as the protagonist falls more deeply into her sadness.
More character design for Ceres
Laurel concept sketches
