Written and Illustrated by Me
Hafta Apartmanı
Ninemin Yumağı
Written by Me
Üşüyen Ejderha – Nobel Çocuk Publishing
Illustrated by Me
Tikli Minik by Nurten Hülya Aktay
Pencereden Bacadan by Nurten Hülya Aktay
About me
Hi! I’m Merve—a teacher by day, a writer and illustrator by heart, based in Ankara, Türkiye.
Since 2020, I’ve been diving into the colorful world of digital illustration and creative writing, with a big love for children’s stories.
My biggest joy? Creating stories that make kids giggle, widen their eyes with wonder, and carry them—just for a while—up into a sky full of imagination, laughter, and a little bit of magic.
Whether it’s with a pencil, a paintbrush, or a punchline, I’m here to bring stories to life, one cloud at a time.
Hafta Apartmanı
This is Week Apartments, number 52,
In Year Street, where families are true.
Seven bright homes, full of cheer,
With joy and laughter all through the year!
Published by Meraklı Kaşifler
Ninemin Yumağı
His name is Ball of Fluff,
Adventure and fun — that’s his stuff!
He loves my granny the very best,
And shoos us away from her cozy nest!
Published by Meraklı Kaşifler
Üşüyen Ejderha
On a chilly winter day, a shivering Dragon wanders through the forest in search of a warm home.
Along the way, the kind-hearted villagers do their best to help—offering giant blankets, woolly coats, even a towering castle!
But nothing seems to warm the Dragon.
So what could possibly melt the cold away?
Published by Nobel Çocuk
Portfolio
Explore my portfolio of children’s stories, characters, and illustrations — including volunteer projects, literary magazines, children’s periodicals, and published books.
Blog & news
Collaborations
Some of the lovely projects I’ve worked with.
What They Say
Lovely feedback from editors, collaborators, and fellow creatives.
I met Merve while I was looking for an illustrator for my first picture book. From our very first meeting, her positive energy and spot-on insights made a big impression. I stopped searching right then — I knew she was the one. She embraced my book as if it were her own, which really lightened my load. Her open communication and helpful guidance at every stage were priceless. When I started working on my second book, she was the first person I reached out to. Merve is both highly professional and easy to work with. Her kind and supportive approach made it easy for me to trust her with my books. I’m so glad we met — it feels like we’re on this journey together now 🥰
Nurten hülya aktay
author of tikli minik
I first met the talented Merve as an illustrator. Her colorful drawings and unique style are so distinctive — I can recognize her work anywhere! But it’s not just her illustrations that stand out; her writing is also a true delight. I hope the rhythm and harmony in her words continue for a long time ❤️
SÜMEYRA ERTÜRK
edıtor – ıllustrator
From the moment we met, I was deeply impressed by her energy — she’s an incredible woman who truly lives and breathes her work. I never had a single doubt that we would create wonderful things together. I feel so lucky to work with a writer who understands the spirit of childhood so beautifully and also has such a powerful way with words 🍀
betül boz
publısher (meraklı kaşifler)
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