Leea Simola
Hello everyone! I am Leea Simola, an illustrator, children's book author and communications professional. I do children's books, illustrations and graphic design on the side while working as a Communications Manager.
I am inspired by bright and bold colors, nature and animals. I enjoy experimenting with new techniques and styles.
I've been working in communications for over 15 years and have worked with a wide range of journalists, graphic designers, photographers, etc., so I have experience with different projects from the client's perspective as well. I appreciate good communication and punctuality from both parties. :)
My working languages are Finnish and English.
Children's books, storytelling through images, gif animation, graphic design.
Children’s books’ illustrations: Myllylahti, Pieni Karhu
Learning materials: Prizztech Oy
Graphic Design: YES ry
Children's book Hyvällä tuulella, pahalla mielellä / Lector
Illustrations for a children’s book about emotions.
The book contains 12 stories, each addressing a different emotion from the perspective of a child’s world.
Children's book Hyvällä tuulella, pahalla mielellä / Lector
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Children's book Hyvällä tuulella, pahalla mielellä / Lector
Illustrations for a children’s book about emotions.
The book contains 12 stories, each addressing a different emotion from the perspective of a child’s world.
Children's book Hyvällä tuulella, pahalla mielellä / Lector
Illustrations for a children’s book about emotions.
The book contains 12 stories, each addressing a different emotion from the perspective of a child’s world.
Children's book Hyvällä tuulella, pahalla mielellä / Lector
Illustrations for a children’s book about emotions.
The book contains 12 stories, each addressing a different emotion from the perspective of a child’s world.
Illustration for learning materials / Prizztech Oy
Illustrations for JEKKU learning environment.
Illustration for learning materials / Prizztech Oy
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Illustration for learning materials / Prizztech Oy
Illustrations for JEKKU learning environment.
Illustration for learning materials / Prizztech Oy
Illustrations for JEKKU learning environment.
Illustration for learning materials / Prizztech Oy
Illustrations for JEKKU learning environment.
Squirrel / My project
Squirrel / My project
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Squirrel / My project
Squirrel / My project
Children's book Siri ja kiemurainen kotimatka / Myllylahti
The fourth part of the Siri picture book series, Siri ja kiemurainen kotimatka (Siri and the Winding Road Home), was published by Myllylahti in May 2022.
Siri and Siina can already walk home from their lessons. You’d think they’d be able to get home in no time, but what happens when imagination takes over? The journey home is winding and full of surprises, even if the kids travel as the crow flies.
Children's book Siri ja kiemurainen kotimatka / Myllylahti
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Children's book Siri ja kiemurainen kotimatka / Myllylahti
The fourth part of the Siri picture book series, Siri ja kiemurainen kotimatka (Siri and the Winding Road Home), was published by Myllylahti in May 2022.
Siri and Siina can already walk home from their lessons. You’d think they’d be able to get home in no time, but what happens when imagination takes over? The journey home is winding and full of surprises, even if the kids travel as the crow flies.
Children's book Siri ja kiemurainen kotimatka / Myllylahti
The fourth part of the Siri picture book series, Siri ja kiemurainen kotimatka (Siri and the Winding Road Home), was published by Myllylahti in May 2022.
Siri and Siina can already walk home from their lessons. You’d think they’d be able to get home in no time, but what happens when imagination takes over? The journey home is winding and full of surprises, even if the kids travel as the crow flies.
Children's book Siri ja kiemurainen kotimatka / Myllylahti
The fourth part of the Siri picture book series, Siri ja kiemurainen kotimatka (Siri and the Winding Road Home), was published by Myllylahti in May 2022.
Siri and Siina can already walk home from their lessons. You’d think they’d be able to get home in no time, but what happens when imagination takes over? The journey home is winding and full of surprises, even if the kids travel as the crow flies.
Children's book Siri ja kiemurainen kotimatka / Myllylahti
The fourth part of the Siri picture book series, Siri ja kiemurainen kotimatka (Siri and the Winding Road Home), was published by Myllylahti in May 2022.
Siri and Siina can already walk home from their lessons. You’d think they’d be able to get home in no time, but what happens when imagination takes over? The journey home is winding and full of surprises, even if the kids travel as the crow flies.
Children's book Siri ja kiemurainen kotimatka / Myllylahti
The fourth part of the Siri picture book series, Siri ja kiemurainen kotimatka (Siri and the Winding Road Home), was published by Myllylahti in May 2022.
Siri and Siina can already walk home from their lessons. You’d think they’d be able to get home in no time, but what happens when imagination takes over? The journey home is winding and full of surprises, even if the kids travel as the crow flies.
Children's book Siri ja vedenpaisumus / Myllylahti
The first part of the Siri book series, Siri ja vedenpaisumus (Siri and the Flood), was published by Myllylahti in 2016.
It’s raining outside, so children have to play inside. But what if there’s a flood inside too? Siri wants to go jump in the puddles, but Dad says she has to play inside. So Siri and Siina start to play.
In the book, lamps turn into flamingos, stuffed animals come to life, seagulls fly out of the wallpaper, and even the dog Nakki becomes a slobbering sea monster.
Children's book Siri ja vedenpaisumus / Myllylahti
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Children's book Siri ja vedenpaisumus / Myllylahti
The first part of the Siri book series, Siri ja vedenpaisumus (Siri and the Flood), was published by Myllylahti in 2016.
It’s raining outside, so children have to play inside. But what if there’s a flood inside too? Siri wants to go jump in the puddles, but Dad says she has to play inside. So Siri and Siina start to play.
In the book, lamps turn into flamingos, stuffed animals come to life, seagulls fly out of the wallpaper, and even the dog Nakki becomes a slobbering sea monster.
Children's book Siri ja vedenpaisumus / Myllylahti
The first part of the Siri book series, Siri ja vedenpaisumus (Siri and the Flood), was published by Myllylahti in 2016.
It’s raining outside, so children have to play inside. But what if there’s a flood inside too? Siri wants to go jump in the puddles, but Dad says she has to play inside. So Siri and Siina start to play.
In the book, lamps turn into flamingos, stuffed animals come to life, seagulls fly out of the wallpaper, and even the dog Nakki becomes a slobbering sea monster.
Children's book Siri ja vedenpaisumus / Myllylahti
The first part of the Siri book series, Siri ja vedenpaisumus (Siri and the Flood), was published by Myllylahti in 2016.
It’s raining outside, so children have to play inside. But what if there’s a flood inside too? Siri wants to go jump in the puddles, but Dad says she has to play inside. So Siri and Siina start to play.
In the book, lamps turn into flamingos, stuffed animals come to life, seagulls fly out of the wallpaper, and even the dog Nakki becomes a slobbering sea monster.
Children's book Siri ja vedenpaisumus / Myllylahti
The first part of the Siri book series, Siri ja vedenpaisumus (Siri and the Flood), was published by Myllylahti in 2016.
It’s raining outside, so children have to play inside. But what if there’s a flood inside too? Siri wants to go jump in the puddles, but Dad says she has to play inside. So Siri and Siina start to play.
In the book, lamps turn into flamingos, stuffed animals come to life, seagulls fly out of the wallpaper, and even the dog Nakki becomes a slobbering sea monster.
Children's book Siri ja vedenpaisumus / Myllylahti
The first part of the Siri book series, Siri ja vedenpaisumus (Siri and the Flood), was published by Myllylahti in 2016.
It’s raining outside, so children have to play inside. But what if there’s a flood inside too? Siri wants to go jump in the puddles, but Dad says she has to play inside. So Siri and Siina start to play.
In the book, lamps turn into flamingos, stuffed animals come to life, seagulls fly out of the wallpaper, and even the dog Nakki becomes a slobbering sea monster.
Children's book Siri ja hyytävä naparetki / Myllylahti
The third part of the Siri picture book series, Siri ja hyytävä naparetki (Siri and the Arctic Journey), was published by Myllylahti in September 2020.
Once again, Siri and Siina’s playing gets out of hand as the shimmering snow drifts in the backyard offer too tempting an opportunity to let their imagination run wild. The story invites you on an adventure that begins the moment you step out the door.
Children's book Siri ja hyytävä naparetki / Myllylahti
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Children's book Siri ja hyytävä naparetki / Myllylahti
The third part of the Siri picture book series, Siri ja hyytävä naparetki (Siri and the Arctic Journey), was published by Myllylahti in September 2020.
Once again, Siri and Siina’s playing gets out of hand as the shimmering snow drifts in the backyard offer too tempting an opportunity to let their imagination run wild. The story invites you on an adventure that begins the moment you step out the door.
Children's book Siri ja hyytävä naparetki / Myllylahti
The third part of the Siri picture book series, Siri ja hyytävä naparetki (Siri and the Arctic Journey), was published by Myllylahti in September 2020.
Once again, Siri and Siina’s playing gets out of hand as the shimmering snow drifts in the backyard offer too tempting an opportunity to let their imagination run wild. The story invites you on an adventure that begins the moment you step out the door.
Children's book Siri ja hyytävä naparetki / Myllylahti
The third part of the Siri picture book series, Siri ja hyytävä naparetki (Siri and the Arctic Journey), was published by Myllylahti in September 2020.
Once again, Siri and Siina’s playing gets out of hand as the shimmering snow drifts in the backyard offer too tempting an opportunity to let their imagination run wild. The story invites you on an adventure that begins the moment you step out the door.
Children's book Siri ja hyytävä naparetki / Myllylahti
The third part of the Siri picture book series, Siri ja hyytävä naparetki (Siri and the Arctic Journey), was published by Myllylahti in September 2020.
Once again, Siri and Siina’s playing gets out of hand as the shimmering snow drifts in the backyard offer too tempting an opportunity to let their imagination run wild. The story invites you on an adventure that begins the moment you step out the door.
Children's book Siri ja hyytävä naparetki / Myllylahti
The third part of the Siri picture book series, Siri ja hyytävä naparetki (Siri and the Arctic Journey), was published by Myllylahti in September 2020.
Once again, Siri and Siina’s playing gets out of hand as the shimmering snow drifts in the backyard offer too tempting an opportunity to let their imagination run wild. The story invites you on an adventure that begins the moment you step out the door.
Children's book Siri ja erämaan kutsu / Myllylahti
The second part of the Siri picture book series, Siri ja erämaan kutsu (Siri and the Call of the Wilderness), published by Myllylahti, takes the reader on an imaginative journey to the backyard wilderness.
When Siri and Siina pitch a tent and get permission to spend the night in the backyard, the most exciting play of the summer begins. The wilderness adventure takes over as familiar trees and bushes turn into a lush forest and a wading pool into a deep blue mountain lake.
Children's book Siri ja erämaan kutsu / Myllylahti
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Children's book Siri ja erämaan kutsu / Myllylahti
The second part of the Siri picture book series, Siri ja erämaan kutsu (Siri and the Call of the Wilderness), published by Myllylahti, takes the reader on an imaginative journey to the backyard wilderness.
When Siri and Siina pitch a tent and get permission to spend the night in the backyard, the most exciting play of the summer begins. The wilderness adventure takes over as familiar trees and bushes turn into a lush forest and a wading pool into a deep blue mountain lake.
Children's book Siri ja erämaan kutsu / Myllylahti
The second part of the Siri picture book series, Siri ja erämaan kutsu (Siri and the Call of the Wilderness), published by Myllylahti, takes the reader on an imaginative journey to the backyard wilderness.
When Siri and Siina pitch a tent and get permission to spend the night in the backyard, the most exciting play of the summer begins. The wilderness adventure takes over as familiar trees and bushes turn into a lush forest and a wading pool into a deep blue mountain lake.
Children's book Siri ja erämaan kutsu / Myllylahti
The second part of the Siri picture book series, Siri ja erämaan kutsu (Siri and the Call of the Wilderness), published by Myllylahti, takes the reader on an imaginative journey to the backyard wilderness.
When Siri and Siina pitch a tent and get permission to spend the night in the backyard, the most exciting play of the summer begins. The wilderness adventure takes over as familiar trees and bushes turn into a lush forest and a wading pool into a deep blue mountain lake.
Children's book Siri ja erämaan kutsu / Myllylahti
The second part of the Siri picture book series, Siri ja erämaan kutsu (Siri and the Call of the Wilderness), published by Myllylahti, takes the reader on an imaginative journey to the backyard wilderness.
When Siri and Siina pitch a tent and get permission to spend the night in the backyard, the most exciting play of the summer begins. The wilderness adventure takes over as familiar trees and bushes turn into a lush forest and a wading pool into a deep blue mountain lake.
Children's book Siri ja erämaan kutsu / Myllylahti
The second part of the Siri picture book series, Siri ja erämaan kutsu (Siri and the Call of the Wilderness), published by Myllylahti, takes the reader on an imaginative journey to the backyard wilderness.
When Siri and Siina pitch a tent and get permission to spend the night in the backyard, the most exciting play of the summer begins. The wilderness adventure takes over as familiar trees and bushes turn into a lush forest and a wading pool into a deep blue mountain lake.
Children's book Siri yöhiippailulla / Iltasatu.org
While the others sleep, sisters Siri and Siina decide to go on a secret night trip. First they draw a map, then they sneak away – and no one will know! But what will they find in the dark house?
The story has some animations in each frame: eyes move, a coffee cup rises to the lips, lights go on and off, a dog named Nakki peeps out from behind the table…
Siri yöhiippailulla (Siri Sneaking Around at Night) appeared on the children’s story forum Iltasatu.org in June 2017. The story can be read in a web browser or as an e-book, which allows the use of GIF animations in the illustrations.
Children's book Siri yöhiippailulla / Iltasatu.org
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Children's book Siri yöhiippailulla / Iltasatu.org
While the others sleep, sisters Siri and Siina decide to go on a secret night trip. First they draw a map, then they sneak away – and no one will know! But what will they find in the dark house?
The story has some animations in each frame: eyes move, a coffee cup rises to the lips, lights go on and off, a dog named Nakki peeps out from behind the table…
Siri yöhiippailulla (Siri Sneaking Around at Night) appeared on the children’s story forum Iltasatu.org in June 2017. The story can be read in a web browser or as an e-book, which allows the use of GIF animations in the illustrations.
Children's book Siri yöhiippailulla / Iltasatu.org
While the others sleep, sisters Siri and Siina decide to go on a secret night trip. First they draw a map, then they sneak away – and no one will know! But what will they find in the dark house?
The story has some animations in each frame: eyes move, a coffee cup rises to the lips, lights go on and off, a dog named Nakki peeps out from behind the table…
Siri yöhiippailulla (Siri Sneaking Around at Night) appeared on the children’s story forum Iltasatu.org in June 2017. The story can be read in a web browser or as an e-book, which allows the use of GIF animations in the illustrations.
Viola / My project
Viola / My project
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Sleeping Girl / My project
Sleeping Girl / My project
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Learning material illustrations / Prizztech Oy
A learning material illustration sketch. The client eventually chose another illustration of mine, with a different style.
Learning material illustrations / Prizztech Oy
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