3D Lifelike Characters for Kids Book

I’m turning a children’s story I wrote into a fully illustrated picture book and need 1–3 characters brought to life in a realistic 3D style. I already have clear reference photos of each person the characters... (Budget: $30 - $250 USD, Jobs: 3D Animation, 3D Illustration, 3D Modelling, 3D Rendering, 3D Rigging, Blender, Illustration, Maya)