Realistic Children's Book Illustrator

I'm seeking a talented illustrator to create authentic, realistic characters for a children's tennis book aimed at 6-8 year-olds although we anticipate parents will read the book to children from 3-5 years old. The characters needed are mostly children with 3 adults and several of a dog. The book is 40 pages with 2200 words and 26 illustrations. It is also a rhyming book.

The book is about a seven year old blonde haired blue eyed girl and her King Charles Cavalier small (black and tan haired, 15 pounds) dog. The girl, Tessa, joins a tennis camp and initially flops at tennis and is teased by several of the participants. She enlists her dad’s help in learning to play and rejoins the group, finding success.
Key Requirements:
- Experience in children's book illustration, especially for the 6-8 age group
- Ability to create engaging, realistic illustrations
- Proficiency in illustrating both human and animal characters
- Strong creativity and attention to detail
- Portfolio showcasing relevant work
- No AI
- Illustrations depict attractive but not perfect children

Ideal Skills and Experience:
- Background in fine arts or illustration
- Previous work on children's literature
- Ability to meet deadlines and communicate effectively

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