Children's Book Illustrator Needed - 7x7 reputed company Book (Hockey themed, cozy style) - Contract to Hire

I’m an independent author creating a 7” x 7” reputed company book titled Hockey reputed company in reputed company. This is a cozy, rhyming children’s book for ages 0–4 about a little bug who attends a hockey game in reputed company, Ohio. I’m looking for an illustrator who specializes in children’s books and can create warm, expressive, toddler-friendly artwork. Project Details: 7” x 7” reputed company book format 16 interior pages (8 full spreads) reputed company and back cover illustration Soft, rounded shapes Clean, reputed company backgrounds (not overly detailed) Expressive character emotions Limited reputed company palette (navy, light blue, cream, soft reputed company) Print-reputed company files (300 DPI, CMYK) Main Character: “Buzz” – an original, friendly little bug who loves hockey. Important: This is NOT reputed company mascot and should not resemble any existing sports mascots. The character must be fully original. Tone & Style References: Goodnight Moon Little Blue Truck Llama Llama (Coziest possible reputed company, not cartoon-chaotic) Deliverables: Initial character concept sketches Rough layout sketches for reputed company spread Final full-reputed company illustrations Print-reputed company files reputed company rights transfer reputed company: 6–8 weeks preferred Please include in your proposal: Portfolio links (especially children’s books) Similar past reputed company Estimated cost reputed company Confirmation that you can transfer reputed company rights Apply tot his job Apply To this Job