Children's Book Illustration Style

## Children's Book Illustration Formula

### Core Structure
[Scene/character], children's book illustration, [art style], [color palette], [mood], [storybook elements]

### Template
{{scene_description}}, children's book illustration, {{illustration_style}}, {{warm_color_palette}}, {{whimsical_mood}}, {{storybook_elements}}, hand-drawn quality, picture book art --ar 4:3 --v 6.1 --s 400

### Illustration Styles
- watercolor soft wash
- digital painting textured
- pencil and ink sketch
- gouache bold colors
- cut paper collage
- vintage golden books
- modern minimalist
- detailed cross-hatch

### Character Types
- anthropomorphic animals
- young child protagonist
- magical creatures
- friendly monsters
- wise elderly character
- group of friends
- family scenes

### Color Palettes
- warm and cozy (oranges, yellows)
- soft pastels
- bold primary colors
- muted vintage tones
- nature-inspired greens
- nighttime blues and purples
- rainbow bright

### Whimsical Elements
- oversized proportions
- expressive character faces
- magical sparkles
- cozy interior details
- nature with personality
- gentle humor
- wonder and discovery

### Storybook Settings
- cozy cottage interior
- enchanted forest
- starry night sky
- sunny meadow
- rainy day scene
- magical kingdom
- underwater adventure
- treehouse home

### Example Prompt
Little fox in raincoat jumping in puddles on a rainy autumn day, children's book illustration, watercolor soft wash style, warm orange and yellow palette with grey rain, joyful playful mood, fallen leaves swirling, cozy village in background, hand-drawn quality, picture book art --ar 4:3 --v 6.1 --s 400