Hana Underthetree | Illustration & Book Design

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BUN is my debut picture book, published by Allen & Unwin in 2026, which follows the story of a very sweet bunny who loves gardening, baking and visiting her friends.

Written, illustrated and designed by me.

Otis Ottley is a heartwarming middle-grade novel written by beloved Australian author Will Kostakis.

Cover illustration and design by me.

GOODNIGHT BUN, published by Allen & Unwin in 2027, is a cosy bedtime book to ease kids into gentle sleep. Join BUN to get ready for bed: brush your teeth, have a nice hot bath, put your pyjamas on, sing a lullaby... and drift off into your dreams.

Written, illustrated and designed by me.

Girl and Rabbit are my original characters. They love carrots, singing songs, and going on adventures, so naturally they are the best of friends.

Here they are at the cinema. Choc tops, popcorn and excellent company - movie night is about to begin!

A Murder is Going Down is a hilarious cosy crime YA novel written by the brilliant Kate Emery.

Cover design by me.

Girl and Rabbit are my original characters. They love carrots, singing songs, and going on adventures, so naturally they are the best of friends.

Here they are excited to catch up with their underwater friends, at Squid's birthday party.

This illustration was created for and featured in UNSW's oldest student newspaper.

It accompanied an essay about how society both obsesses over and problematises the pursuit of happiness.

The Rebound is a fantastic feel-good story, perfect for 10-14 year old sport lovers. Written by the fantastic Fiona Harris.

Cover illustration and design by me.

CockadoodleMOO is a hilarious picture book about a rooster who can't get his one line right. Written by the fabulous comedian Tanya Hennessy and illustrated by the incredible Shiloh Gordon.

Cover and text design by me.

Good Young Men is a brilliant coming-of-age novel about three small-town Aboriginal friends finding their way towards adulthood. Written by the wonderful Gary Lonesborough with a stunning cover illustration by Dylan Finney.

Cover and text design by me.

How the Fish Got Their Bones is a wonderful rhyming picture book showcasing Torres Strait Islander storytelling and the importance of sharing. Illustrated by the talented Tori-Jay Mordey.

Cover and text design by me.

Grandmother Turtle's Island Home is a wonderful rhyming picture book showcasing Torres Strait Islander storytelling and the importance of family, written by beloved NRL Broncos legend Sam Thaiday. Illustrated by the talented Tori-Jay Mordey.

Cover and text design by me.

An excerpt from Percy is a Perfectionist, a book I wrote, illustrated and designed, for the final major project of my Bachelor of Design degree. It integrates a narrative about main character Percy, with practical anxiety-management activities for children.

An excerpt from Percy is a Perfectionist, a book I wrote, illustrated and designed, for the final major project of my Bachelor of Design degree. It integrates a narrative about main character Percy, with practical anxiety-management activities for children.

An excerpt from Percy is a Perfectionist, a book I wrote, illustrated and designed, for the final major project of my Bachelor of Design degree. It integrates a narrative about main character Percy, with practical anxiety-management activities for children.

This illustration was created for and featured in UNSW's oldest student newspaper.

It accompanied an essay about how professionals such as counsellors and therapists can learn valuable practice skills from TV and movies.

A special 25th anniversary edition of Jaclyn Moriarty's internationally bestselling, hilariously candid first novel now considered a modern classic.

Cover and text design by me.

A gorgeous tale of love, loyalty and the changing seasons of life. Written by the wonderful Tammy Forster, with lovely illustrations by Margeaux Davis.

Cover and text design by me.

The perfect cosy colouring in book for summer holidays, slow mornings, mindful evenings, or peaceful breaks in your day. Illustrated by the wonderful R. J. Timmis.

Cover design by me.

A gorgeous board book edition of the classic picture book that celebrates the arrival of a new baby. Sweetly written by Shelly Unwin, with adorable illustrations by Jedda Robaard.

Cover design by me.

The perfect cosy colouring in book for when you're soaking up the sun, curled up on a winter getaway, or simply taking a moment for yourself. Illustrated by the wonderful R. J. Timmis.

Cover design by me.

A fun and engaging book that includes imaginative activities to encourage cool, calm and rational thinking, from one of Australia's most popular scientists, Dr Matt Agnew.

Cover illustration and design, dozens of internal illustrations by me.

Girl and Rabbit are my original characters. They love carrots, singing songs, and going on adventures, so naturally they are the best of friends.

Here they are doing some very important research at the library.

This illustration is from a bilingual picture book called Mii-chan Can Speak Japanese that I illustrated, designed, and translated. Written by Japanese researcher and teacher Dr Chino Nakano.

This illustration is from a bilingual picture book called Mii-chan Can Speak Japanese that I illustrated, designed, and translated. Written by Japanese researcher and teacher Dr Chino Nakano.

© 2025 by Hana Kinoshita Thomson

h.underthetree@gmail.com

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