This is the first book in a series about a puppy who is born with special needs into a family that learns how to love him and care for him and see him not as a puppy who needs to be "fixed" but as a puppy who is simply different. The book series will be used as a fundraiser for a non-profit that breeds and trains Labrador Retrievers to be given to special needs children. We're looking for a distinctive, high-end look that will attract supporters to make donations in exchange for a collectible-quality book. The book will be standard 32-page picture book with 16 illustrations, possibly a separate cover design, for emerging readers, to be published case-bound, roughly 8X8 or somewhat larger. To work with custom publisher, experienced writer and founder of non-profit. ------------------------------------------ Added 28 JUN 2012, 17:27 PM EDT We're looking for distinctive illustrations by an artist who can develop multi-dimensional characters and who is experienced at visually setting a scene from the story and not just an image from the story. Illustrator to work with art director at custom publisher who will also handle typography. Desired Skills: Illustrator Keywords: Illustration, Illustrator