N Nutritional problems among children remain a significant concern in indonesia. limitedunderstanding of the importance of balanced nutrition from an early age can negativelyaffect children\\\'s growth, development, and overall health. in addition, existingeducational media tend to be informative rather than engaging, making it difficult toattract children\\\'s interest in learning. therefore, there is a need for educational mediathat can deliver nutritional information in an enjoyable and age-appropriate manner.this study aims to design an interactive illustrated book entitled \\\"kia and the magicplate\\\" as an educational medium to introduce daily nutritional fulfillment for childrenaged 6–9 years. the study employed a descriptive qualitative method, with datacollected through literature review, interviews with a nutritionist and parents, andanalyzed using the 5w+1h and visual analysis methods. the design process applied thedesign thinking approach, consisting of the stages of empathize, define, ideate,prototype, and test. the final outcome of this study is an interactive illustrated booktitled kia and the magic plate, which tells the story of a young girl named kia exploringthe concept of balanced nutrition through four themed islands: the carbohydrate island,protein island, vegetable island, and fruit island. the book is equipped with interactivefeatures such as lift-the-flap, sticker activities, and seek and find searchlights,encouraging children to actively participate throughout the reading experience. inaddition to the main book, this project also produces supporting promotional media andmerchandise. it is expected that this interactive educational medium will enhancechildren\\\'s understanding of balanced nutrition by providing an enjoyable, engaging, andeasy-to-understand learning experience.