Meet Beth Parrocha, the artist behind some of your favorite children’s books

TAWI-TAWI, Philippines – “The best way to lure a child into the world of books is by showing them pictures,” Beth Parrocha, a Filipina graphic designer and picture book illustrator, shared.

Parrocha is the award-winning illustrator of many children’s books such as Tiny Feet, Tiny Shoes and Ako ay May Kiki.

In her four decades in the field, she has mastered the tricks of illustrating storybooks for the youngest audiences. 

“Colorful, attractive pictures hook the child’s imagination...