Claudia Gadotti

Claudia Gadotti – Designer

I'm an illustrator who love cover's and children's books. I love working in collaboration with the person who hire me.

Overview

Hello, I'm a freelance illustrator, I've been working for the last past 20 years with children's books, cover books, posters, illustrations, and portraits. I have a degree in Fine arts with a major in illustrations from the Academy of Art in San Francisco. I currently live in New Zealand. I have an extensive portfolio of children's book publishing. I love every part of my job, every challenge, the creativity, the publishing world, and try to bring to life the characters in a manuscript.

Services
Fiction
Action & Adventure Christian Fiction Classics Historical Fiction Middle Grade Picture Books Young Adult
Non-Fiction
Children’s Non-Fiction
Languages
English
Awards
  • Moonbeams 2022 Children's Book Award Best Picture
  • Wilbur award nonfiction children’s book for Painting in the dark
Certifications
  • Academy of Art University BFA major in Illustration

Work experience

Self-employed

Apr, 2002 — Present

Self-employed

Jan, 2002 — Present

Portfolio

Princesses Only Wear Putta-Puttas

Priya Mahadevan

How serious are children when they say they want to be princesses? "Princesses Only Wear Putta-Puttas" is a charming story woven around a bi-cultural little girl, Fey Fey, who visits India for... read more
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Trudeau's Magic Box

Priya Mahadevan

As a little puppy, Trudeau far preferred to chew on rubbish and very inedible things.But when Trudeau was just about to turn two, his taste buds discovered something new. They were in the kitc... read more
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The Story of Solomon Bear

Phillip Laird

When so many new toys needed batteries, cables, or winding up to keep them going, for Solomon Bear, just the Girl's hugs remained enough. All he knew was that when she held him, there was nowh... read more
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Meet Me At Our Tree!: Pachamama Share Her Amazon Rainforest

Morse, Sandra C

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The Magic Owl

Lisa Stammerjohann

A little blue owl has all the books he could ever want, but is lonely. He sees a boy at the edge of the woods and begins to secretly give him books, which brings the owl great joy. But how wil... read more
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Talkative Tammy and Chatty Charlie

Pennington, Dr Judy L

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Dog Days

Hebert, Joanne

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What to Know Before You Get Your Cat: A Rhyming Picture Book That Teaches Children About the Responsibility of Pet Ownership

Strohmaier, Margrit

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Henge's Big Day!: A teeny, tiny book of Machine Civilization

Clayton Barnett

It's a beautiful day for you to be dropping in on Henge's home! Meet her family and find out the very important thing that she's got planned for later! No life is complete without God, and Hen... read more
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Caterpillar Coach

Madding, Camilla

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Emmalene: A Tiger's Tale

Bailes, Dan

Illustration
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A Christmas Story

Haley, Jonathan

Illustration
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The Very Small Adventures of Anne Katrine

Newman, Nancy Jane

Illustration
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The Fairy Firestone

Rivers, Carolyn

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Felipe the Frog Learns to Swim: La rana Felipe aprende a nadar (Tropical Tales)

Smathers, Mary

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Penny the Pelican Finds Her Way Home

Mary Smathers

Every morning, Penny and her pod of pelicans fly from their nests to the tidepools to catch fish. Sometimes, while her family focuses on fishing, Penny glides on the hot air that swoops up fro... read more
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CLUB US - Crisis in Cuba: This new children's adventure takes middle grade readers around the world to save millions of lives!

Reyes, Mya

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CLUB US - Peril in Paris: This NEW middle-grade adventure series takes mystery lovers on exciting missions to prevent global disasters and save millions of lives!

Reyes, Mya

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Finding Strength: During the Panic of 1893 (Emeline Book 2)

Perry, Kathy J

Illustration
A Journey (Emeline Book 1)

Perry, Kathy J

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Red Eye of Isles of Shoals

John Makowsky

Illustration
What to Know Before You Get Your Dog

Strohmaier, Margrit

Illustration
Hold My Hand, Mama

Martin, Gabrielle

Illustration
Fey Fey Says No

Priya Mahadevan

Anna wandered close to Fey Fey, who was flipping through a book.“Fey,” said Anna, “would you like to go outside and play ball with me?”“NOOOOOOO,” Fey Fey started to scream. “Aw, too bad. I th... read more
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The Lioness of Brumley Hall: And Her Most Unusual Grandchildren (Urwelt Chronicles)

Augusta Pearson Benners

Synopsis of Book Azalea knows everything there is to know about Brumley Hall, even though she is only ten years old. She knows her American grandmother morphs into the Lioness on occasion and ... read more
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Claudia has 21 reviews

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Dana T.

Dana T.

Aug, 2023

Claudia is a talented illustrator who effectively executed my vision in the illustration she created for me.
Claudia G.
Thank you Dana It was a pleasure to work with you too Claudia
Carolyn R.

Carolyn R.

Jun, 2023

Claudia was amazing to work with. She came up with a creative idea for the cover of my book. She made adjustment to a character at my request and always checked for my approval. She was timely and professional. Above all she is an extremely talented illustrator. I highly recommend her.
Beverly J.

Beverly J.

Feb, 2022

Claudia did ANOTHER amazing illustration for me!!! She brought my character to life and I can't wait to reveal this cover. She is fast, professional and is willing to make adjustments quickly. I look forward to working with her again.
Claudia G.
It was great to work with Beverly again!
J A.

J A.

Feb, 2022

Came away happy, as usual. Thanks, Claudia.
Mary S.

Mary S.

Feb, 2022

Claudia is an amazing artist, a wonderful person and a great professional. I have found working with her to be a complete delight. I love her fantastic sketches and gorgeous illustrations. Her work brought my children's picture book to life, just as I had hoped it would. I am thrilled to be continuing to work with Claudia on the next book in my series. You can't go wrong on working with thi...
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