How Do I Look

How Do I Look is a whimsical and tender picture book that imagines how a person’s appearance is “designed” before they are born. In a magical, dreamy “birth design room,” a tiny soul is carefully choosing their features—big eyes or small ones? Curly hair or straight? Freckles or none? Each decision goes beyond physical traits, carrying stories, emotions, and memory.

Through a playful yet poetic narrative, the book transforms abstract themes like identity and self-acceptance into a gentle, visually engaging story. With soft colors and dreamlike compositions, How Do I Look invites readers to reflect: Who are we? Why do we look the way we do? Can we learn to embrace ourselves—just as we are—even if we had no say in our design?

This is a story for both children and adults: a picture book meant for shared reading or quiet contemplation, offering a warm light for the journey of self-discovery.