An illustrator is a creative professional who specializes in producing images and artwork to accompany text, particularly in the realm of children's literature. Their illustrations enhance storytelling, providing visual context and emotional depth to characters and scenes. A good illustrator understands the narrative and aims to engage young readers through colorful, compelling, and often whimsical imagery that complements the author's text. Illustrators may work in various media, including watercolor, digital art, or collage, and often collaborate closely with authors and publishers to achieve the desired impact.