Children’s Book

Hi! I’m looking for a children’s book illustrator for a faith-based bedtime picture book called Dario Says Goodnight to Jesus for ages 3–5.

This is a warm, soft, cozy bedtime story about a loving Black family and a little boy named Dario who asks his mommy and daddy to pray with him before bed. The story focuses on gratitude, Jesus’ love, bedtime prayer, family, comfort, and feeling safe at night.

Illustration Style Wanted:

* Soft, warm, cozy bedtime-story feel
* Gentle, emotional expressions
* Peaceful nighttime and bedtime scenes
* Warm lighting and soft textures
* Calm, comforting, family-centered illustrations

Characters:

* Dario: Black toddler/preschool-aged boy (3–5), sweet, expressive, cozy pajamas
* Mom: Loving Black mother, warm and nurturing
* Dad: Loving Black father, calm and supportive
* Consistent characters across all pages is very important

Project Details:

* Approximately 8 interior illustrated pages
* Front cover (optional back cover)
* Full-color illustrations with backgrounds
* Print-ready files for publishing
* 100% original artwork (NO AI or template-based illustrations)
* Sketch approval before final artwork

Publishing Requirement:
I plan to self-publish through https://kdp.amazon.com, so I need illustrations prepared in print-ready format including:

* 300 DPI high resolution
* Correct trim size (around 8.5” x 8.5” square book)
* Proper bleed and margins
* Final files ready for upload

Rights & Usage:
This is a commercial project, and I will need an exclusive commercial license for all final illustrations. This means:

* I will have exclusive rights to use the artwork in my book
* The illustrations and characters cannot be reused, resold, or redistributed
* I can publish on Amazon, print platforms, ebooks, and sell worldwide
* I can use the artwork for marketing and promotion
* Please confirm exclusive rights upon final payment and completion

When applying, please include:

* Children’s book portfolio (preferably full book pages)
* Sketch-to-final process examples
* Pricing and timeline for an 8-page book + cover
* Confirmation artwork is original and hand-created

Thank you!