Illustrations for Children's Book: "The Dollar Detectives"

I'm seeking a talented illustrator for my completed children's book manuscript titled "The Dollar Detectives: An Introduction to Saving". The book is aimed at 6-8 year olds, contains less than 1000 words, and is approximately 16 pages long.

Your responsibilities will include:
- Creating engaging, cartoonish illustrations that resonate with the target age group.
- Providing guidance on the publication process.
- Collaborating with me on some pre-defined image ideas while also being open to creative changes.

I envision a book that incorporates diverse characters throughout its pages, so experience and comfort with illustrating a variety of characters is crucial. The characters are already outlined in the book, so be prepared to draw your best depiction of them. An ideal candidate for this project would have a strong portfolio of children's book illustrations, particularly in a cartoonish style. Prior experience with book publication is highly valued. Please provide samples of your work that align with this project.