Whimsical Fairy Children's Book Illustration

I'm seeking a talented illustrator for a preschool children's book. The style should be imaginative and whimsical. I will need 32 hand drawn illustrations. Key Requirements: - Target Age Group: Preschool (3-5 years) - Characters: Fairies, humans, and a puppy dog - Art Style: Whimsical, engaging, and colorful I prefer color pencil drawings, NO AI, or digital Ideal Skills and Experience: - Proven portfolio in children's book illustration - Expertise in whimsical art styles - Experience with preschool-age appropriate imagery - Ability to create captivating and age-appropriate character designs I uploaded a picture I created with ai. I DONT want AI but the picture is to show kind of what I am looking for for the main character. I would like the illustrations to be square 8.5 by 8.5 inch. Some fo the scenes will be double page spread. Please provide samples of previous work and a brief concept for the main characters. Looking forward to your creative interpretations!