My books
Here you will find the books I have created as an illustrator, and sometimes as an author of stories as well. I am also deeply involved in each project as a publisher, art director and graphic designer, bringing ideas to life from the first spark to the finished book.
How It All Began
This is a contemporary children’s book that explores themes of love, belonging, family, and the healing power of kindness and support. Through a magical and emotionally rich story, it gently addresses sensitive topics such as identity and adoption, offering young readers reassurance and hope. The narrative is driven by a strong sense of empathy and warmth, while featuring a memorable, classic villain whose presence creates real tension and fascination for children. A story that balances tenderness and adventure, inviting readers to believe that love can truly change everything.
Author: Mariana Krasteva & Dimitra Mircheva
Illustrations: Mariana Krasteva
Format: 24 x 24 cm
Cover: Soft cover
No. of pages: 44
ISBN 978-619-91960-4-5
DEEP WOODS
Mythical Creatures of the Bulgarian Lands
A bestselling richly illustrated anthology, bringing Bulgarian mythology to life for contemporary young readers. The book features 13 original stories, all told in the first person by child protagonists, whose encounters with mythical beings feel intimate, vivid, and immediate.Between the stories, readers discover beautifully designed encyclopedic spreads with graphic illustrations and researched information about the creatures’ origins in folklore. More than 40 mythical beings — both familiar and rarely known — are presented as the result of in-depth cultural and ethnographic research.
Step into a magical journey across the Bulgarian lands, where ancient legends still whisper through forests, mountains, and villages. In a world where the visible and invisible intertwine, children will discover mysterious creatures from Bulgarian folklore — some to beware of, and others to trust as guardians of goodness and strength.
From chilling monsters and cunning witches to brave heroes and enchanting forest spirits, this richly illustrated book brings traditional myths to life. Through a series of adventurous stories about children who encounter these beings, young readers are invited to explore a fascinating mythical world that might not be as far away as it seems… Perhaps even on their own street.
Authors:
Mariana Krasteva & Dimitra Mircheva
Illustrations:
Mariana Krasteva & Svetla Radivoeva
Format: 24 x 29,5 cm
Cover: HARD cover
No. of pages: 92
ISBN 978-619-91960-3-8
Escape Towards Home
For true miracles believers!
“Very few people encounter miracles in the true sense of the word. And even those who do often fail to notice them. They do not believe in such oddities, so even if a miracle happens right under their noses, it will remain unseen...”
Svetlina (Light) is starting school. But school is not a place for miracles, and no one there can understand her unusual origin. No one believes that she is a child of the Sun. So Svetlina decides not to believe in anyone. Instead, she begins searching for answers on her own… or rather, together with Sami and his grandfather. The three of them form a most peculiar team, attempting to build a space rocket that might lead them to the Sun—and to the truth.
Author: Gabriela Georgieva
Illustrations: Mariana Krasteva
Format: 16.5 x 23 cm
Cover: Soft cover
No. of pages: 108
ISBN 978-619-91960-2-1
HERE - DESPITE ALL
Svetlina Discovers Patience
For Explorers!
Svetlina faces new challenges, but this time she decides there is nowhere left to run. Friendship and her place at school continue to raise difficult questions, and with the arrival of a new girl in class — strange and mysterious — her anger and confusion begin to grow.But could meeting the peculiar Leila turn out to be just as magical as a journey through space?There is only one way for Svetlina to find out — to wait and simply see what happens — a mission that at first seems almost impossible. After a series of clashes and adventures, Svetlina arms herself with a most precious tool — patience, even if only out of pure stubbornness.And before she knows it, new realizations begin to bloom.
Author: Gabriela Georgieva
Illustrations: Mariana Krasteva
Format: 16.5 x 23 cm
Cover: Soft cover
No. of pages: 144
ISBN 978-619-91960-6-9
