Mike Petrik
@mikepetrik.bsky.social
Author and illustrator of books for kids! Rep’d by Teresa @ Bookmark Literary.
One Cool Duck 4, Camp Out! Out now from Hippo Park and Astra Pub.
https://linktr.ee/mikepetrik
One Cool Duck 4, Camp Out! Out now from Hippo Park and Astra Pub.
https://linktr.ee/mikepetrik
Today is the day! Dance the forbidden dance of the pumpkin pie gods!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving!
November 27, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Today is the day! Dance the forbidden dance of the pumpkin pie gods!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving!
November has been stressful. Walking around in the yellow leaves has been a fantastic way to chill out a bit. Fall is the best.
November 21, 2025 at 2:48 PM
November has been stressful. Walking around in the yellow leaves has been a fantastic way to chill out a bit. Fall is the best.
HUGE thank you to everyone who has requested a pet portrait in the past week! Packages are being dropped in the mail this week, so keep a look out. If you are still interested in getting a fun pet portrait for the holidays, act quickly!
www.jotform.com/form/2530070...
#pet #illustration #kidlit
www.jotform.com/form/2530070...
#pet #illustration #kidlit
November 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
HUGE thank you to everyone who has requested a pet portrait in the past week! Packages are being dropped in the mail this week, so keep a look out. If you are still interested in getting a fun pet portrait for the holidays, act quickly!
www.jotform.com/form/2530070...
#pet #illustration #kidlit
www.jotform.com/form/2530070...
#pet #illustration #kidlit
Did you know you can pick up a copy of The Silly Sounds of Christmas at your local HomeGoods store? It's true! From the fine folks at @harpercollins.bsky.social Of course I always encourage you to purchase from your local indie bookshop! Honk, squeak, ka-blam, and croak! #kidlit #kidlitartist
November 11, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Did you know you can pick up a copy of The Silly Sounds of Christmas at your local HomeGoods store? It's true! From the fine folks at @harpercollins.bsky.social Of course I always encourage you to purchase from your local indie bookshop! Honk, squeak, ka-blam, and croak! #kidlit #kidlitartist
Fall time, at least in Chicagoland, is very brief. Get out there and enjoy it before old man winter sweeps through! This weekend I plan on dozing off in a pile of leaves.
#kidlit #kidlitart #fall #autumn #doodle #sketch #sketchbook
#kidlit #kidlitart #fall #autumn #doodle #sketch #sketchbook
November 7, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Fall time, at least in Chicagoland, is very brief. Get out there and enjoy it before old man winter sweeps through! This weekend I plan on dozing off in a pile of leaves.
#kidlit #kidlitart #fall #autumn #doodle #sketch #sketchbook
#kidlit #kidlitart #fall #autumn #doodle #sketch #sketchbook
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! Ah, early November. That magical time of the year when you can see homes with Halloween decor next to homes with Thanksgiving decor next to homes with Christmas decor.
Portfolio: www.mikepetrik.com/Portfolio
Rep: @bookmarkliterary.bsky.social
Portfolio: www.mikepetrik.com/Portfolio
Rep: @bookmarkliterary.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! Ah, early November. That magical time of the year when you can see homes with Halloween decor next to homes with Thanksgiving decor next to homes with Christmas decor.
Portfolio: www.mikepetrik.com/Portfolio
Rep: @bookmarkliterary.bsky.social
Portfolio: www.mikepetrik.com/Portfolio
Rep: @bookmarkliterary.bsky.social
I had the absolute honor of illustrating the cover for the Dec 2025 issue of @highlightsmagazine.bsky.social aka "The Warm Issue!" Thank you so much to Creative Director Patrick Greenish for the opportunity! Get cozy!
#illustration #kidlit #kidlitart
#illustration #kidlit #kidlitart
November 5, 2025 at 1:59 PM
I had the absolute honor of illustrating the cover for the Dec 2025 issue of @highlightsmagazine.bsky.social aka "The Warm Issue!" Thank you so much to Creative Director Patrick Greenish for the opportunity! Get cozy!
#illustration #kidlit #kidlitart
#illustration #kidlit #kidlitart
The boys are back in town!
November 1, 2025 at 6:59 PM
The boys are back in town!
Go play in the leaves!
October 20, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Go play in the leaves!
Excited to be bringing these ding dongs back for the Thanksgiving season!
Actually, Gobble till ya Wobble is a fun name for the series. Should I keep it??
Actually, Gobble till ya Wobble is a fun name for the series. Should I keep it??
October 17, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Excited to be bringing these ding dongs back for the Thanksgiving season!
Actually, Gobble till ya Wobble is a fun name for the series. Should I keep it??
Actually, Gobble till ya Wobble is a fun name for the series. Should I keep it??
The pumpkin patch selection process is always competitive. Will you get the best one?
October 16, 2025 at 6:07 PM
The pumpkin patch selection process is always competitive. Will you get the best one?
Hello #kidlit #artdirector friends! I have availability right now to work on that next big picture book, graphic novel series, board book, or magazine spot / cover! I am rep'd by @bookmarkliterary.bsky.social and you can check out my portfolio here! www.mikepetrik.com
October 15, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Hello #kidlit #artdirector friends! I have availability right now to work on that next big picture book, graphic novel series, board book, or magazine spot / cover! I am rep'd by @bookmarkliterary.bsky.social and you can check out my portfolio here! www.mikepetrik.com
That exciting early morning prep before the big classroom Halloween party!
#illustration #kidlitartpostcard #kidlitart #halloween
#illustration #kidlitartpostcard #kidlitart #halloween
October 15, 2025 at 3:29 PM
That exciting early morning prep before the big classroom Halloween party!
#illustration #kidlitartpostcard #kidlitart #halloween
#illustration #kidlitartpostcard #kidlitart #halloween
Have a fun fall time weekend! If you are heading into a corn maze, ALWAYS give yourself extra time to find your way out. (even if you are tall enough to see over the top)
#illustration #sketch #doodle #kidlit #kidlitart #fall #halloween #cornmaze
#illustration #sketch #doodle #kidlit #kidlitart #fall #halloween #cornmaze
October 10, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Have a fun fall time weekend! If you are heading into a corn maze, ALWAYS give yourself extra time to find your way out. (even if you are tall enough to see over the top)
#illustration #sketch #doodle #kidlit #kidlitart #fall #halloween #cornmaze
#illustration #sketch #doodle #kidlit #kidlitart #fall #halloween #cornmaze
Now that we are deep into SpOoOoOky season, I should probably mention that I have written and illustrated two Halloween specific books! Get out there and carve a pumpkin, get some candy, and most importantly, get reading ya kooky creeps! Buy em here... linktr.ee/mikepetrik #kidlit #halloween #books
October 8, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Now that we are deep into SpOoOoOky season, I should probably mention that I have written and illustrated two Halloween specific books! Get out there and carve a pumpkin, get some candy, and most importantly, get reading ya kooky creeps! Buy em here... linktr.ee/mikepetrik #kidlit #halloween #books
October 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! October means watching spooky movies. Are you a scaredy cat? Or do you laugh and have fun? Or both?!
I am an #author and an #illustrator of books for kids. Rep'd by @bookmarkliterary.bsky.social
#illustration #october #halloween #horrormovies #kidlit
I am an #author and an #illustrator of books for kids. Rep'd by @bookmarkliterary.bsky.social
#illustration #october #halloween #horrormovies #kidlit
October 2, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! October means watching spooky movies. Are you a scaredy cat? Or do you laugh and have fun? Or both?!
I am an #author and an #illustrator of books for kids. Rep'd by @bookmarkliterary.bsky.social
#illustration #october #halloween #horrormovies #kidlit
I am an #author and an #illustrator of books for kids. Rep'd by @bookmarkliterary.bsky.social
#illustration #october #halloween #horrormovies #kidlit
September 30, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Today! #BatmanDay at Challengers Comics in Chicago! I’ll be signing books, drawing whatever you want, and just being a cool dude! Come and hang out!
September 20, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Today! #BatmanDay at Challengers Comics in Chicago! I’ll be signing books, drawing whatever you want, and just being a cool dude! Come and hang out!
Chicago friends and fans! Ill be at Challengers Comics this Saturday, Sept 20, for #BatmanDay! Ill be there all day sketching and selling copies of #OneCoolDuck! OH! And @aleroart.bsky.social will be there drawing too!! Don't miss it!
September 16, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Chicago friends and fans! Ill be at Challengers Comics this Saturday, Sept 20, for #BatmanDay! Ill be there all day sketching and selling copies of #OneCoolDuck! OH! And @aleroart.bsky.social will be there drawing too!! Don't miss it!
Boba Fett and a Witch heading out on Halloween afternoon to get that candy!
#illustration #sketch #doodle #kidlit #Kidlitart #halloween
#illustration #sketch #doodle #kidlit #Kidlitart #halloween
September 14, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Boba Fett and a Witch heading out on Halloween afternoon to get that candy!
#illustration #sketch #doodle #kidlit #Kidlitart #halloween
#illustration #sketch #doodle #kidlit #Kidlitart #halloween
A little look into my brain. Where it is always spooky season. 🎃
#illustration #kidlitart #spookyseason #fall
#illustration #kidlitart #spookyseason #fall
September 13, 2025 at 10:02 PM
A little look into my brain. Where it is always spooky season. 🎃
#illustration #kidlitart #spookyseason #fall
#illustration #kidlitart #spookyseason #fall
The best time of the year is here! Get out there and share some apple cider donuts with a best bud.
#illustration #kidlitart #fall #appleciderdonuts
#illustration #kidlitart #fall #appleciderdonuts
September 10, 2025 at 1:32 PM
The best time of the year is here! Get out there and share some apple cider donuts with a best bud.
#illustration #kidlitart #fall #appleciderdonuts
#illustration #kidlitart #fall #appleciderdonuts
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!! It's September, which also means that it's soup season!
My name is Mike Petrik, and I am an author / illustrator of picture books, graphic novels, and board books. Rep'd by @bookmarkliterary.bsky.social
#illustration #sketch #kidlitart #kidsbooks #september #fall
My name is Mike Petrik, and I am an author / illustrator of picture books, graphic novels, and board books. Rep'd by @bookmarkliterary.bsky.social
#illustration #sketch #kidlitart #kidsbooks #september #fall
September 4, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!! It's September, which also means that it's soup season!
My name is Mike Petrik, and I am an author / illustrator of picture books, graphic novels, and board books. Rep'd by @bookmarkliterary.bsky.social
#illustration #sketch #kidlitart #kidsbooks #september #fall
My name is Mike Petrik, and I am an author / illustrator of picture books, graphic novels, and board books. Rep'd by @bookmarkliterary.bsky.social
#illustration #sketch #kidlitart #kidsbooks #september #fall
Happy September! The best time of the year is finally here. Raking leaves was always a chore my brother and I would have to do, and 100% of the time it turned into fighting and we would undo any progress we had made.
#illustration #september #kidlitart
#illustration #september #kidlitart
September 1, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Happy September! The best time of the year is finally here. Raking leaves was always a chore my brother and I would have to do, and 100% of the time it turned into fighting and we would undo any progress we had made.
#illustration #september #kidlitart
#illustration #september #kidlitart