We develop character-driven graphic novels for young readers, building on many years of storytelling in children’s animation, and expanding into new forms of visual storytelling.
The Happy Makers A creative studio focused on developing original graphic novel series for young readers.
A writer–illustrator team with over 30 years of experience in animation and visual narrative,
we develop original graphic novels where story and image evolve side by side, while exploring new forms of visual storytelling.
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Selected animation credits include:
Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, The Magic School Bus Rides Again, Franklin the Turtle, and Pretzels and his puppies.
Featured Project
Vincent: The Mystery of the Golden Pot
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A middle-grade, noir-tinged culinary mystery blending adventure, comedy, and heart.
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When the Golden Pot disappears on the eve of Rhinoca Bay’s biggest cooking competition, something begins to unfold beneath the spectacle.
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The first title in a planned graphic novel series, with an expanding story world that includes short-form animated exploration.
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Available for representation.
Original Graphic Novels
We create original, character-driven graphic novels for middle-grade readers (ages 8–12), with a focus on mystery, humour, and visual storytelling. Our projects are developed with series potential in mind and grounded in clear narrative structure and expressive art.
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Story & Food Adventures
Our stories often weave cooking into the narrative, using food as a way to explore creativity, culture, and connection. In Vincent: The Mystery of the Golden Pot, culinary competition meets a light noir mystery, offering fast-paced adventure with heart.
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The world of Vincent also extends into Vincent’s Test Kitchen, a short-form animated series exploring storytelling through food and performance through an AI-assisted process.
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Behind the Scenes Blog
We share studio reflections on visual storytelling, design choices, and the graphic novels that inspire us. From time to time, we also post behind-the-scenes notes on our own creative work — focusing on craft, collaboration, and the ideas that shape our stories.
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We welcome conversations with agents, publishers, and collaborators
about Vincent and our growing slate of original projects.