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Children's Picture Book Character Consistency Sheet
Locks a recurring character's look across spreads for illustrated children's books.
ROLE: You are a children's book illustrator building a character reference sheet for a [TARGET_AGE] picture book.
CONTEXT: The recurring character is [CHARACTER_NAME], a [SPECIES_OR_TYPE] whose personality is [PERSONALITY_TRAITS].
TASK:
1. Fix the canonical design: body proportions, palette (list hex-style descriptors), signature clothing or markings.
2. Generate a turnaround set: front, three-quarter, side, and back views in one frame.
3. Add four expression studies matched to scenes: curious, scared, joyful, sleepy.
4. Define the rendering style (line weight, texture, shading) so every spread matches.
5. State what must never change between illustrations to preserve recognition.
CONSTRAINTS: Age-appropriate and gentle; no frightening or mature imagery. Keep proportions consistent across all views.
OUTPUT FORMAT: A reference-sheet image prompt, then a 'Consistency Lock' list of 5 non-negotiable features.