Whimsical Children's Book Animation

I'm looking for an animator to bring a children's chapter book to life. The book should be animated with cute, cartoonish drawings based on photos of real people and places.

Key Requirements:
- Magical and whimsical mood
- Cartoonish drawing style
- Focus on characters' expressions

Ideal Skills and Experience:
- Experience in children's book illustration
- Strong animation skills
- Ability to create engaging and expressive character animations
- Familiarity with a magical, whimsical art style

Please provide a portfolio showcasing relevant work. Looking forward to your proposals!