children's book illustration

Stories that come alive, one page at a time.

Peachy's Pages is the illustration studio of Sheneli De Silva, an award-winning children's book illustrator based in Sri Lanka, creating warm, playful worlds for picture books, educational titles, and little readers worldwide.

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The Three Little Pigs interior spread

Little Apple Girl custom portrait

Hello, Malaysia! educational spread

ABCs of ASL book cover

The Classroom interior spread

Three sisters with pink, purple and blue hair dancing under a starry sky, children's illustration — Stardust Sisters character illustration

Happy crow singing on a mango tree branch above a village house, children's book illustration — The Singing Crow interior page

Curly-haired girl holding a glowing seashell with smiling sea creatures in her hair, children's illustration — Seashell Dreamer character illustration

Rooster crowing on a tiled rooftop at sunrise above a village, children's book illustration — Sunrise Song interior page

Little girl in a bear hood hugging a teddy bear, children's illustration — Teddy Hugs character illustration

Girl and her white puppy watching the sunset over the ocean, spread from the picture book When We Have Time — When We Have Time picture book spread

Three generations of a family sharing a big laughing hug, from the picture book When We Have Time — When We Have Time family hug

Two children dancing barefoot under a sparkling starry sky, from the picture book When We Have Time — When We Have Time dancing under the stars

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Published picture books illustrated by Peachy's Pages.

When We Have Time picture book cover with children playing under a painted rainbow

Peachy's Library

When We Have Time

Written by Sasha Jayamaha

A gentle reminder to slow down and enjoy the little moments together.

Frodo's Travels picture book cover with a smiling frog on a red suitcase

Peachy's Library

Frodo's Travels

Written by Sandya Salgado

A little frog's big adventure, based on a true story.

ABCs of American Sign Language cover

Peachy's Library

ABCs of American Sign Language: Medical Edition

Written by Chaturika Liyanage

An alphabet of ASL signs that introduces kids to the world of medicine.

My Mommy is the Best cover

Peachy's Library

My Mommy is the Best

Written by Nadeera Jayawardana

A cozy celebration of moms everywhere, told through a family of bunnies.

Rickety Rocks! picture book cover with colourful chairs under a chalkboard

Peachy's Library

Rickety Rocks!

Written by Thamarasi Mahawattage

A classroom full of colourful chairs, each with a personality of its own.

Mummy Bear's Cafe picture book cover with a cupcake-shaped cafe

Peachy's Library

Mummy Bear's Cafe

Written by Nadeera Jayawardana

A sweet visit to a cupcake-shaped cafe.

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Sheneli De Silva, children's book illustrator

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I'm Sheneli De Silva

I'm a digital illustrator specialising in children's picture books. From cheeky pigs to busy classrooms, I love filling every spread with characters kids want to meet again and again. I work with publishers and self-publishing authors to bring their stories to life, from first sketches to print-ready art.

State Literary Awards 2023

State Literary Awards 2023 Illustrator of an Award-winning Children's Book 2023

Coversand full interiors
Charactersdesign and portraits
Educationlearning materials