My latest picture book
The Elements of Us.
Everything that exists is made of tiny elements. Yet it is the connections between them that create something new.
A picture book about chemistry and friendship, exploring the things that make us different and the connections we make with others.
Stories in words & pictures
Picture books.
Stories I have written and illustrated, followed by books I have illustrated for other authors.
Read · Explore · Meet
Parents and schools.
Stories to share, ideas to try
and room for imagination.
At home & in the classroom
Picture book activities.
Read, draw, count and make something of your own. Free activity books to keep exploring my stories together.
Free downloads · Several languages
Schools · Libraries · Conferences
Meetings and talks.
I share stories, images and the process of making a picture book, through school visits, creative workshops and talks.
In person & online
Little Stories · Original art
A little story
for your wall.
Original drawings from Little Stories.
Find a small world to take home.
200,00€
200,00€
200,00€
200,00€
200,00€
200,00€
200,00€
Miguel Tanco · Author, illustrator & teacher
Behind the stories.
I am a children's book author and illustrator from Extremadura, Spain. I live in Milan, have published more than 60 books and teach illustration through classes and creative workshops.
A little more about meMy Substack
Keep reading.
Notes on stories, images, traditional tales and the work of an illustrator.
Read my SubstackWritten in Spanish
Get in touch
Let's talk.
For books, publishing enquiries, school visits, talks or a question about my work.
info@migueltanco.comEnglish · Español · Italiano