Cartoonish Friendship Book for Toddlers

I'm looking for a talented illustrator to create a children's picture book focused on the theme of friendship. This book is intended for 4-7 year-olds, and should feature engaging, cartoonish illustrations that capture the imagination of young children.

Key Requirements:
- Theme of friendsip between a 11 year old girl and her dog.
- Character consistency. I need the appearance of the two main characters (girl and dog) to be consistent (e.g., hair length of girl and colour/ markings of dog).
- Age Appropriateness: The narrative and illustrations must be suitable for 4-7 year-olds.
- Cartoonish Style: I'm looking for vibrant, playful, and engaging cartoonish illustrations.
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Ideal Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience in illustrating children's books, particularly for the 4-7 age group.
- Strong portfolio showcasing cartoonish art style.
- Ability to create engaging and age-appropriate visuals that complement the story.
- Excellent communication skills for collaboration and feedback.

I have attached:
Order requirements
an image just as an indication of how I would like the two main characters to look
printer specifications.

Please include samples of previous work in your bid.