Children's Sound Book Designer & Publishing Consultant for New Children's Book Series

I am creating my first children's sound book and am looking for an experienced children's book designer who can help me develop a professional, publishable product. The book will contain original piano recordings embedded in a sound module. Children will press buttons to hear the music while reading and singing along with the lyrics on the pages. I have already begun working with a manufacturer and have book specifications, sound module information, and initial concepts prepared. I am looking for someone who understands both children's book design and the publishing industry and can help guide the visual development of the project. What I Need Help With • Front cover design • Back cover design • Interior page layout recommendations • Typography selection for children's books • Illustration style direction and guidance • Visual consistency throughout the book • Print-ready design preparation • Advice on best practices for children's publishing • Simple logo or publishing imprint design (optional) Project Goals My goal is to create a high-quality children's musical book that feels warm, timeless, wholesome, and professionally produced. I am not looking for a loud or heavily cartoon-styled product. I prefer a gentle, artistic, family-oriented aesthetic that parents and grandparents would enjoy sharing with children. Current Vision • Original piano music • Sing-along lyrics • Ages approximately 2–8 • Soft nursery-style illustrations • Premium feel • Family-oriented • Timeless rather than trendy Ideal Experience Please apply only if you have experience with one or more of the following: • Children's book design • Children's publishing • Book cover design • Print production • Illustration art direction • Product packaging design When Applying Please include: Examples of children's books you have designed. Your role in those projects. Whether you have experience preparing files for commercial printing. Any experience working with interactive books, sound books, educational books, or similar products. I am looking for someone who can become a creative partner for this first book and potentially future books in the series. Note: I have attached a preliminary cover design and a picture of books we are referencing for the sound module design we want to use.