Kids History

From horrible to heroic, history’s great stories are always more accessible to kids when illustrated by our expert artists

Kids History

The Book, The Ultimate Guide To Rebuild Civilisation

Lev Kaplan

Russian Merchants by the viking historical watercolour art

Russian Merchants by the Vikings

Mr.Fix, Around the World in Eighty Days

Poster for Steve Cohen's magician show illustration

Steve Cohen The Magician from New York

Evandro Marenda

Helen Brady

Black and white linocut illustration of beneficial wild plants, insects and other creatures. Commissioned for the 2023 Domaine les Dryades white wine labels.

Becca Thorne

At Home With Henry VIII

WWII: Editorial on lone enemy soldiers in Russian orchard

Apple Picking in the Shadow of War

Cookery Art

Editorial on Levellers Movement for BBC History Magazine

Digging For Britain

Eunyoung Seo

A striking portrait of Ferdinand Magellan

Ruth Palmer

Oil Paint Illustration for Victorian seaside

Ruth,Palmer,illustration,illustrator,graphic,couple on a beach

jersey stamps

Ruth,Palmer,illustration,illustrator,graphic,cover for book about the history of Leeds

Drew Bardana

Alfred Russel and His Beetle Collection

Emilie du Chatelet

History of Antibiotics

George Cayley and His Model Glider

Manu Cunhas

Nelson Mandela portrait

Water of life by Brothers Grimm. Client: Grimm Press. Taiwan

Victoria Fomina

Zekmet, the Stonecutter. Client: Korea Froebel. South Korea

"Young Henry VIII", Michael Bartolomei

A merchant of venice Historic art, pan press

"A Merchant of Venice". W. Shakespeare

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Client: Gallimard Jeunesse, France

history Prince in stylish dress

Iratxe López de Munáin

History portrait of a lawyer

History soldier with sword

Portrait of couple

People women with luggage and paper

More about kids history illustration

From ancient civilisations to kings and queens far and wide, through war and peace and taking in every culture the world has known – history is a subject full of astounding imagery waiting to be brought to life in illustrated books. As well as bringing out the fun and the drama, historical illustrators convey key facts while capturing the spirit of each age. Today, history books are so much more than timelines, depicting what life was like in different times, highlighting historical figures and unpacking social issues like women’s rights, colonialism, racial equality, religion and more. Using different styles and media, children’s illustrated history books are all about finding new ways to tell old stories that intrigue and excite the audience.

Frequently asked questions about Kids History illustration

How do I find the right children’s historical illustrator for my project?

Browse the portfolios of our specialist kids history illustrators in the style gallery above and contact one of our agents who will help you refine your search.

How much does children’s history illustration cost?

This will depend on the number of images, how soon you need them and what rights you need covered. The style and status of the artist you choose may also have a bearing.

Why use IllustrationX?

IllustrationX represents some of the best kids historical illustrators from around the world and our agents have the expertise to ensure your project runs smoothly and on time.

How do I commission a kids history illustrator?

To brief a kids history illustrator we’ll need to know how many images you need, what they will depict and where and how you intend to use them, plus your deadlines.

What makes a good kids history illustrator?

The best illustrators in the category are capable of making history interesting, relevant and relatable in a world full of competing imagery.

Do you commission animation as well?

If so, we represent many outstandingly talented animators, creating gifs, explainers, characters, stop motion and motion graphics for TV, film, games and digital streaming in 2d and 3d.

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