Kristine Purcell Sacco
Watercolor Illustrator & Picture Book Writer
Finding Inspiration
From Daily Life
​My experience as a former art teacher working with students with special needs, has taught me that all children share a deep desire to belong, to be loved, and to learn. I believe picture books are a powerful way to support these needs—offering comfort, encouraging problem-solving, and helping young readers navigate their worries and concerns.
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Meet Mia!
Mia has big dreams for a super fun birthday party—but things don’t go quite as planned due her sensory sensitivities.
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Meet Violet!
Today was the worst day of Violet’s life. It was supposed to be a fun school field trip to the museum, but all she kept hearing was:
“Violet, please sit down.”
“Violet, please stay still.”
“Violet, be careful—you’ll fall!”
“Violet, don’t touch that!”
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Meet Thorin!​
Dad finally let Thorin get a puppy! “What should I name him?”, Thorin thought to himself.