Apps & Books
Designed for children ages 3 to 7, Tell Me What You See (available in English and German) is a quiet picture book that invites young children to look closely and articulate their observations.
The story follows a girl moving through a forest landscape across the seasons, inviting children to notice moments of connection with the natural world. The illustrations use traditional hand-cut silhouette imagery ("Scherenschnitt").
The project also allows for a gentle digital extension. A possible online edition could introduce subtle motion and sound – such as drifting leaves or birdsong – designed to deepen attention while preserving the stillness and pacing of the book.
© 2026 Claudia Herbst-Tait
Tell Me What You See
Stay You is a collectible gift book series designed for young people facing life's pivotal moments. Inspired by the pressures of the world (and social media), the series asks kids to Be Yourself.
Each visually driven book follows the character Izzy through key milestones (e.g., graduation, travel, friendship), depicting moments of difficulty and celebration — both of which can be challenging. The aesthetic blends AI-assisted backgrounds (the ‘outside world’) with original 3D character design.
Key Features:
Multilevel Engagement: QR codes connect the books to short, animated online clips, offering interactive and uplifting digital extensions.
Commercial Vision: Regular new releases tailored to specific milestones ensure collectibility and shareability.
Seeking representation from an agent or publisher for the English and/or German market.
© 2024 by Claudia Herbst-Tait
Stay You
Between 2014-2016, Claudia published several apps and eBooks for kids in English, German and Spanish. For most of these projects, I collaborated with Seunghyuk (David) Jang. Over 136K apps and 28K eBooks have been downloaded.
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