Book Cover Redesign

The Christmas Tale of Geronimo Stilton – Book Redesign

This project involved redesigning the cover, double spread, and single page layout of a published children’s book. The chosen title, “The Christmas Tale of Geronimo Stilton” by Elisabetta Dami, is a beloved festive story in the Geronimo Stilton series—a perfect canvas to explore creative editorial and visual storytelling techniques.

The redesign aimed to capture the whimsical holiday energy of the story while making the visuals more engaging and cohesive for modern young readers.

About the Original Book

• Title: The Christmas Tale of Geronimo Stilton
• Author: Elisabetta Dami
• Genre: Children’s Holiday Fiction
• Target Audience: Ages 7–12
• Series: Part of the popular Geronimo Stilton series

Synopsis

In this heartwarming holiday adventure, Geronimo Stilton—the nervous but loveable mouse journalist—prepares for Christmas. Between unexpected setbacks, last-minute errands, and emotional moments with family and friends, the story radiates the true meaning of the holidays: friendship, generosity, and the joy of giving.

Redesign Elements

The project included:

➜ New Book Cover Design –capturing holiday cheer with a fresh illustrative style

➜ Book Jacket – including front, back, spine, and flaps

➜ Double Page Spread – redesigned with custom typography, layout, and enhanced visuals

➜ Single Page Layout – focused on immersive storytelling and improved readability

Design Approach

• Style: Child-friendly, festive, colorful
• Goal: Maintain the spirit of the original while enhancing readability, illustration quality, and layout flow
• Typography: Playful serif and rounded fonts chosen for legibility and fun
• Layout: Clear hierarchy with interactive visual elements and storytelling cues

Tools Used

➜ Adobe Illustrator
➜ Photoshop (for digital illustrations)