character design for children's book "life in moments"

Excerpt from the book:

Life with a brother is always an unpredictable and fun adventure ... but sometimes you still want to hide and be alone. While Antoshka was studying the book that had fallen from the shelf, tearing off its yellow leaves, Alya crawled into the bright corridor to memorize the nooks and crannies in the warm house. She quietly pushed the door, which creaked a little and spat out her favorite pink nipple, amazed and resolutely continued her way forward. These were rare moments when she was too enthusiastic and did not notice what Antoshka was doing, as if she was an only child.

Her small handle collided with a soft obstacle, preventing her from continuing to move. They were soft pink slippers that my mother loved to wear after a long busy day. Alya smiled, as if she felt the presence of her mother's warmth and care. Sneezing with pleasure, her gaze turned to a large scarlet flower that was waiting for a place of honor in this beautiful house. Alya tilted her little head to the left, cried out with joy, as if her long-standing desire had finally come true, and persistently, seeing no obstacles, crawled to meet the flower.

She touched her little nose to the friendly petal, which gave her tenderness, and breathed in the scent of a new acquaintance.

She so badly wanted to reach for the yellow heart, which was inaccessible, that it was not noticeable for herself that Alya began to rise, leaning on her small nimble legs. These were her first attempts to rush upward, fearlessly and so dexterously! And now, just a little bit to reach out, quite a bit ... Alya can't hold on to her weak legs yet, and falls into the pot, getting on a visit to the flower. She was not at all scared, on the contrary, it became very interesting for her to be in a new place.

And now, contented with a flower in a handle, she waited for everyone around to notice her beautiful bloom!

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