VUMBI
THE MAKING OF MAASAI CHECK
From first sketch to finished book, discover the creative journey behind VUMBI's debut picture book and the ideas that brought it to life.
BEHIND THE BOOK
7/6/20261 min read
Maasai Check began with a simple question: How might a story introduce children to colour, culture and curiosity through the landscapes of East Africa?
From early sketches to final illustrations, every page became an exploration of pattern, storytelling and childhood wonder.
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