Children's book illustrator needed - watercolour style, 20 pages + cover

I've written my first children's book and I'm looking for a talented illustrator to bring my picture book to life. I need someone to create beautiful, warm watercolour-style illustrations that will delight young readers and their parents. Scope: 20 interior page illustrations + 1 front cover (21 pieces total) Target age group: 0–5 years old Art style: Watercolour/painterly - soft, warm, and inviting. Think gentle colour palettes and textures that feel hand-painted rather than digitally flat. I'm looking for a consistent art style and character design across all 20 pages + cover. - Illustrations that support and enhance the story's mood and pacing - Print-ready files suitable for KDP (Amazon) publishing - A collaborative process with room for feedback Deliverables: - 1 front cover illustration - 20 full-page interior illustrations - High-resolution, print-ready files (300 DPI, CMYK) in your working format (e.g., PSD, AI) plus final PNG/JPG exports - Character reference sheet (if applicable) for consistency - Timeline My target timeline is 1-3 months from kickoff. To apply, please Include: - Your portfolio, with a focus on any complete children's books you've illustrated (not just concept art or single pieces) - A brief note on your process (how many revision rounds are typically included, and your usual turnaround time) - Whether you've published/prepared files for KDP or similar print-on-demand platforms before - Your availability before the end of the year Notes: - I'll share the full manuscript and a style mood board with shortlisted candidates - Looking for someone excited about the story, not just technically skilled - character and warmth matter a lot for this age group - Open to ongoing collaboration if this goes well (future books in the works) I've included some images similar to what I'm looking for, for reference.