Anton Pustet Publishing
Why Crooked Cucumbers Make You Happy
2026
Book illustration, typesetting, layout
Illustration and layout for the children's book "Why Crooked Cucumbers Make You Happy."

"Why Crooked Cucumbers Make You Happy" is a charming blend of imaginative short stories and accessible facts about growing and cooking vegetables from your own garden. For this children's book by Karin Hochegger, published by Anton Pustet, we were responsible for both the illustrations and the layout. Beyond the main stories, there are many subplots and details to discover—from insects that only reveal themselves at second glance to a house toad that pops up every now and then. We intentionally avoided perfectionism to create a unique, fun, and exciting world.

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Open book with text, a vegetable drawing and a curved pink line on grass

"Why Crooked Cucumbers Make You Happy" is a charming blend of imaginative short stories and accessible facts about growing and cooking vegetables from your own garden. For this children's book by Karin Hochegger, published by Anton Pustet, we were responsible for both the illustrations and the layout. Beyond the main stories, there are many subplots and details to discover—from insects that only reveal themselves at second glance to a house toad that pops up every now and then. We intentionally avoided perfectionism to create a unique, fun, and exciting world.

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Illustrated vegetable book beside a bag and radishes on a stool
Green book cover with vegetable illustrations and pink title lettering on grass
Spread with a dark aubergine illustration and a pale text page
Open book pages with text and yellow flowers around the edges
Stack of the illustrated vegetable book on a wooden garden table
Dark book spread with floral illustrations and white text
Book spread with text columns and colourful leaf illustrations
Book spread with radish illustrations beside open sandwiches
Illustrated recipe page beside open sandwiches on a wooden table
Illustrated recipe spread with a red checked pattern and a plated dish
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