Children's book illustration

Job ID: 36015249

Budget: $750 – $1,500 AUD

I am making a children's book for my family. It is planned out - copy + general idea of the images/ page layout.
There are 11 double pages (A4, horizontal) and a front and end page.

The idea is a 'base' background (stars in the sky, fields below) with 2 key characters repeating - a pink bird and a squirrel. At the end, there are more birds that join (the pink birds' family).
Looking for illustrators for this project.

Would like 'realistic' and 'whimsical' style imagery if possible.