This is my picture book debut as an illustrator.
Cornelius will fliegen (Cornelius wants to fly) 
Author: Caro Docar Illustrator: Lissy Markmiller
Publisher: G&G Verlag Edition Nilpferd (Austria) 
ISBN: 978-3-7074-5324-9
 Paper Bird Illustration Exhibition & Award 2026: Longlist
Longlisted Illustrators will be exhibited online in May 2026.
This story is about Cornelius the earthworm, who wants the impossible: flying high in the sky like the fascinating creatures he watches every day from below. The other worms and creepy-crawlies just laugh at him, but he is determined to achieve his goal. I portrayed the curious worm as both delicate and strong, celebrating an unusual protagonist who inspires little humans to defy expectations.
Every big dream begins with an idea and the first step in that direction. This tale is about courage, non-conformity and resilience.
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