"Fun Grandpa" Children's Book Illustration

Job ID: 38278315

Budget: $30 – $250 AUD

I am looking for a talented illustrator to bring alive the adventure of my children's book, "Pooper Scooper Pop". This is a short children’s book about a grandparent who always picks up dog poo. I need cartoon style illustrations that are playful and fun.

Specific needs for this project include:
- Creation of between 10 to 20 pages of illustrations.
- Ability to illustrate in a cartoonish style fitting for a children's book.


Story


**Pooper Scooper Pop**

**Page 1:**
This my Pop. We call him Pooper Scooper Pop!

**Page 2:**
Pop has two pugs named Buffy and Jax.

**Page 3:**
Buffy and Jax love to play outside.

**Page 4:**
When they play, sometimes they need to poop!

**Page 5:**
Pop is always ready with a poo bag in his pocket.

**Page 6:**
He never leaves home without his poo bags.

**Page 7:**
When Buffy or Jax poop, Pop scoops it up right away.

**Page 8:**
Even when Pop visits us, he helps with our dogs.

**Page 9:**
Our dogs love Pop because he keeps the yard clean.

**Page 10:**
Pop always has a smile while he scoops.

**Page 11:**
We think Pop is a super grandpa!

**Page 12:**
That’s why we call him Pooper Scooper Pop.

**Page 13:**
No matter where he goes, he’s ready to help.

**Page 14:**
Thank you, Pooper Scooper Pop, for keeping our world clean!

**Page 15:**
We love our, Pooper Scooper Pop!

Illustration concept

**Page 1:**
Illustration: An elderly man, Pop, with a moustache and grey/white hair, smiling warmly. He is standing in a yard with a pooper scooper in one hand and waving with the other. Title text at the top.

**Page 2:**
Illustration: Pop with Buffy and Jax, two playful pugs, by his side. One pug could be sniffing the ground while the other looks up at Pop.

**Page 3:**
Illustration: Buffy and Jax running around in a lush, green backyard, with toys scattered around. Pop is in the background, watching them play with a gentle smile.

**Page 4:**
Illustration: Buffy and Jax in mid-play, with one of them in a squatting position, indicating it's time for a bathroom break. Pop is reaching into his pocket.

**Page 5:**
Illustration: Close-up of Pop’s hand pulling a poo bag from his pocket, ready to scoop.

**Page 6:**
Illustration: Pop with a bag dispenser attached to his belt, holding a full poo bag.

**Page 7:**
Illustration: Pop scooping up dog poop with a smile, with Buffy and Jax happily playing nearby.

**Page 8:**
Illustration: Pop visiting a family with their own dogs. He’s in the yard, scooping poop with their kids and dogs around him, everyone happy.

**Page 9:**
Illustration: Buffy and Jax cuddling with Pop, showing their affection and gratitude. The yard is clean and tidy.

**Page 10:**
Illustration: Pop happily scooping up poop, a bright smile on his face, with a sun shining in the background.

**Page 11:**
Illustration: Pop standing proudly with Buffy and Jax at his feet, the family cheering behind him. A superhero cape could be subtly added for effect.

**Page 12:**
Illustration: Pop with Buffy and Jax at different places (park, backyard, neighborhood), always ready with his pooper scooper.

**Page 13:**
Illustration: Pop on a walk with Buffy and Jax, poo bags in his pocket, smiling at people he passes by.

**Page 14:**
Illustration: Pop surrounded by family and dogs, everyone showing appreciation, holding a “Thank You” banner.

**Page 15:**
Illustration: Pop hugging Buffy and Jax, with the family around, all smiling warmly, the text “We love our Pooper Scooper Pop!” at the top.


Ideal candidates should have:
- A portfolio demonstrating their ability to illustrate in the desired cartoon-like style.
- Experience with children's book illustrations.
- Strong communication and interpretative skills to accurately capture the essence of the story.

This is an exciting opportunity for illustrators who enjoy working with fun-filled grandparent adventures. Let's create a captivating visual journey.