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Maruga Koops is a children's book illustrator based in the Netherlands. She creates vibrant, warm illustrations where every child can see themselves.

Illustrations that make every child feel seen

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A tube of gouache paint in a reddish-bink color with a white cap and white text that reads 'GOUACHE'.
A painted brush with a brown tip, a gray body.
Cover Illustration of book Just Like Tina featuring Tina turner singing on stage with a microphone and a girl holding a microphone on a pink background with stars, with the text 'Just Like TINA' in bold letters.
Magical nightsecene with giant Luna moth carrying a little child with moon in the background
Illustration of a girl with dark skin and curly hair running in a green field with a brown puppy, with a city skyline in the background and two birds flying in the sky.
illustration plant shop with mother and daughter
Illustration of Children engaged in activities: two girls getting ready at a dressing table, some children practicing music with a guitar, drums, keyboard, and trumpet on a stage, and other children socializing and playing.
Illustration of A girl with dark skin and long braided hair, wearing pink glasses and a mint green sweater, looks out a snowy window with Christmas lights. A gray cat sleeps nearby, and a small bird is on the snow, pecking at crumbs.
A lively indoor party scene with several children and women dancing, singing, and enjoying, with a woman singing into a microphone and colorful swirling magical effects emanating from it. The room has plants, a table with flowers, a TV, and various d
Illustration of Two children, one sitting on a purple box, pointing to the window while the other hugs them from behind, inside a bright living room with a wooden floor, a table with a sleeping white cat, and scattered craft supplies on the floor.
Nightscene with boy camping in the woods
An illustration of a woman with glasses and colorful hair sitting cross-legged with a young girl on her lap, both looking at each other lovingly. The woman wears a yellow patterned sweater and green patterned pants, while the girl wears a coral pink
Illustration of a young girl in various poses, including jumping, climbing a tree, standing, and sitting, with different facial expressions, all wearing colorful outfits with rainbow designs and striped leggings.
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A young girl with curly red hair and green eyes is sitting in a pink tent, reading a book titled '101 Top Tips to be the Best Ghost.' She is wearing a pink polka-dotted top, dark pants, and pink striped socks. A friendly gray ghost is sitting beside
Illustration of A girl hugging a large, smiling, balloon on the beach with seashells, a crab, a bucket of sand, and a small sailboat in the background.
A girl with dark curly hair tied with a pink polka-dot bow is holding a string attached to a yellow balloon with a happy face, flanked by the letters B and B, and a seagull sitting on the letter B on the left. The background is a blue sky with seagul
Illustration of A diverse family celebrating Eid at a party with a decorated table of food, decorations that say 'Eid Mubarak,' and a group of people including children and adults gathered around in a festive setting.
Illustration of A man cooking vegetables in a frying pan in a home kitchen, with various cooking ingredients and utensils on the counter and stove. A girl and a dog are in the background on a purple sofa in the living room.
A digital illustration of an urban scene with a floating house on water, surrounded by trees and buildings with large windows, under a bright sky with birds.
A wedding ceremony with two men holding hands, one wearing a light blue suit and the other in a green suit, with a young girl in a colorful tutu dress standing nearby.
A young person in a yellow hoodie and beanie talking on the phone while holding a guitar with a floral design in a cozy room with plants, books, a vinyl record, and a stereo.
An elderly woman cooking pasta in a kitchen, smiling at the camera, with a young girl sleeping in a green armchair in the background, a cat on her lap, and vegetables on the counter.
Book cover titled 'Nelly and the Bee' with illustrated elephant and bee, set in a savannah landscape with trees and plants.
Illustration of four cute elephants and four bees interacting outdoors, with flowers and green grass.
Illustration of three elephants in a savannah with purple butterflies flying overhead, a bee on a pink flower, trees and distant mountains in the background.
Colorful birthday card with the message 'Worm Birthday Wishes' featuring cartoon worms wearing party hats.
Illustration of Night scene of a tropical jungle with palm trees, a full moon, and a person sleeping in a hammock. There is a jaguar hiding among the trees, watching.
Illustration of A girl with black hair and pink ribbons, wearing a pink shirt and purple overalls, holding a green dinosaur with dark green spots, standing in front of a brick wall. A colorful sign on the wall says "Today bring your pet."
Colorful illustration with the text "WILD ABOUT you" at the top, featuring two cartoon leopards sitting on a pink mat surrounded by green and blue tropical leaves and pink flowers.
A cheerful birthday card featuring two animated pickles celebrating with a music player, gifts, and party accessories, with the words "Happy birthday party pickle" at the top.
Illustration of a moose with closed eyes in a winter forest with trees at night, featuring stars, a crescent moon, and text that reads 'Travels in Moldova Searching for a Moose'.
Pink background with a teapot and two teacups on a plaid tablecloth, surrounded by white decorative border and small yellow stars, with text that reads 'Sending you lots of positiv-tea' and a tag on the teapot that says 'you rock'.
Colorful illustration of a smiling frog sitting among pink water lilies and large green lily pads with a bee and a ladybug on the plants, and the text "HOPPY SPRING" at the bottom.
Colorful illustration of a smiling elephant with a floral and bird decorated trunk, with the text "Thank You" above, on a grassy hill with a blue sky background.
Colorful illustration for Día de los Muertos with a pink cat skeleton wearing a flower crown, surrounded by blue butterflies, orange flowers, and candles, with a black background and the message 'Feliz Día de los Muertos' in a green banner.
Colorful birthday card with the words 'Thanks' and a person holding a bouquet of various flowers.
Children's illustration of a smiling whale on a navy blue ocean under the night sky, with the moon smiling, stars, and constellations. Text reads, "The Moon, the Stars, and You."
Colorful birthday greeting card with a cartoon crocodile wearing pink glasses, a layered pink cake with strawberries and a bird on top, and playful confetti. The text says 'Wishing you a snappy birthday'.
Cute illustration of a birthday celebration with a gray cat wearing a party hat, a large pink gift box with a heart, and two balloons spelling out 'HAPPY BIRTHDAY' in colorful letters, all on a red cushion with a decorative border.
Floral illustration with pink, purple, and orange flowers, green leaves, a pink butterfly, and a pink bird wearing a yellow crown, with the text 'Mom in a million' in the center.
A greeting card with pink background with a grid pattern features a black cat covered in pink heart shapes, holding a red heart with the word 'PURRFECT' written on it. Above the cat, in large white letters, are the words 'YOU ARE'.
Colorful illustration of a young girl with large eyes, brown skin, and bright pink, orange, and yellow curly hair, with overlaid playful text that reads, 'My Brain Works Differently, It Is Not Broken.' A small blue worm with glasses and a speech bubb
An illustration of a girl with short white hair wearing a pink sweater with 'Think Positive' text. Her head is surrounded by colorful flowers, strawberries, a small smiling sun, a rainbow, and a hummingbird, all set against a dark, starry background.
An illustrated portrait of a woman with dark skin, wearing a black and white polka dot headscarf, gold earrings shaped like cages, and red lipstick. The background is dark green with doodles of stars and an eye design, and the text 'bety s T a r' in
Digital illustration of Edmonia Lewis holding a hammer, with her name, lifespan 1844-1907, and description as the first known professional female sculptor. Background includes stylized flowers, patterns, and a bust sculpture outline.
A portrait illustration of Olivia Nienaber, surrounded by colorful flowers and butterflies in a garden setting.
Illustration of a woman with closed eyes, wearing a pink dress with white floral patterns, holding a scepter-like object. She has a halo of leafy branches around her head and a floral border around the image. The text reads "3 THE EMPRESS" at the bot
An illustration of a woman with dark skin and pink, curly hair wearing a pink patterned coat, against a background of yellow with clouds and small stars.
Illustratie van Maud, een meisje met lang haar die de tijdkijker vasthoudt, met in de achtergrond silhouetten van Romeinse soldaat en een man in roeiboot, en de titel 'De tijdkijker' en de ondertitel 'De Romeinse kogel'.
Book cover with a large green tree in the center, overlooking a body of water with a ship and a small sailboat. To the right, a brick structure with ivy, two people in robes, and flowers. The title reads "Oerbloed" by Rob Koops and "de Leugenvanger."
A person in a boat in a cave watching a crescent moon, with rocks and water around, and bats flying in the sky.