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1. PROJECT OVERVIEW I am creating a personalised children’s ABC book for ages 0–6. The book requires 27 original illustrations (26 alphabet pages + 1 cover), created in a soft, dreamy watercolour style. The overall tone should be: • Gentle • Clean • Warm • Emotional • Suitable for nurseries and young children • Consistent across all pages Inspiration References To understand the emotional direction and structure, please review: • Wonderbly – ABC For You (Concept inspiration) https://www.wonderbly.com/uk/personalized-products/abc-for-you-book?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=GBR-SEA-NB-TYP&campaignid=1446076508&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=1446076508&gbraid=0AAAAADfyocts7vADL6f021i3K__9CFXFN&gclid=Cj0KCQiAi9rJBhCYARIsALyPDtu2zqVKY6KExMoAvO0rynG1C4FOrRHGNGxq8PQ64dRo3T1X6QsXmoMaAvWGEALw_wcB • LaylBooks (Mood + emotional softness) https://laylbooks.com/ These references are for style direction only, not for copying. The final product must feel premium, magical, and comforting. ________________________________________ 2. CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS Baby Character • Appears on selected pages (not every page) • Must be cute, soft, gentle, and baby-like • No facial features (eyes, nose, mouth MUST NOT be shown) • Face may be turned away, covered by hair, illustrated from the back, or softly blurred • Clothing should be simple and consistent (soft-coloured onesie) Genders Two versions are required: • Baby Boy • Baby Girl Skin Tone • Only one skin tone is required (light, medium, or dark) • Same skin tone applied to both boy and girl versions Consistency The baby must look like the same child across all illustrations: • Same proportions • Same outfit • Same colouring • Same head shape • Same hairstyle (minor soft variations allowed) ________________________________________ 3. PAGE REQUIREMENTS Total Pages: 27 • 26 Alphabet Illustrations (A–Z) • 1 Cover Illustration ________________________________________ Alphabet Page Requirements Each letter page must include: • A beautiful watercolour background (flowers, stars, nature, abstract shapes, soft pastels, sky, etc.) • Clear space left for text (I will add wording later) • Dreamy, magical elements such as: o Leaves o Clouds o Sparkles o Lanterns o Animals o Soft botanical details • A peaceful atmosphere suitable for babies • Baby character appears on some, but not all, pages ________________________________________ Cover Illustration Requirements The cover must include: • A large open area where the personalised name will go • A dreamy watercolour background • Optional baby character (no facial details) • Soft botanical or magical accents ________________________________________ 4. MOOD + FEELING The illustrations must feel: • Soft • Magical • Dreamy • Peaceful • Emotional • Warm • Comforting • Nursery-friendly This should evoke the emotional warmth seen in LaylBooks, but in a unique watercolour dreamy style. ________________________________________ 5. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS File Formats • PNG (transparent if needed) • Layered PSD or Procreate files (must be fully editable) Resolution • 300 DPI minimum (print quality) • Page size suitable for a portrait children’s book (e.g., 8 × 10 inches) • Include bleed if applicable Editable Areas • All pages must leave empty space for text • Text areas must NOT be painted over • Baby character and background elements should be on separate layers where possible ________________________________________ 6. STYLE GUIDELINES ✔ DO: • Use soft watercolour textures • Keep illustrations gentle and child-friendly • Use pastel colour palettes • Maintain consistent style across all pages • Keep detail minimal and delicate • Use warm, soft lighting ❌ DO NOT: • Show facial features • Use bold outlines or harsh lines • Make pages feel cluttered • Change the baby’s appearance significantly between pages • Copy LaylBooks or Wonderbly directly ________________________________________ 7. PROJECT GOALS The final illustrations must: • Look cohesive and professional • Feel soft, magical, dreamy, and timeless • Appeal to Muslim parents as a meaningful keepsake • Be suitable as nursery wall art • Print beautifully in high resolution • Work smoothly with a personalised ABC storytelling structure