Hello, I like the child-like approach you're going for and I can easily see this animated in a simple way.
Some things I can recommend are if you maybe put a white outline around your character too. This could give a sort of cut-out kind of look, like the game Paper Mario. Here is an example using your screenshot:
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Another thing I would highly recommend for a child-like style is to make the outlines or even the fill color look like it was drawn with a crayon or pencil. This can be done by changing the brush in whatever drawing program you're using. If you happen to be using Photoshop, I recommend using Kyle T. Webster Megapack (
https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/brushes.html You will need to log in with an Adobe account to see this). If you don't have Photoshop, other drawing programs can usually replicate this feature.
Here is an example of some brushes, with the first one being a straight brush for comparison:
Even Microsoft Paint (if you're on a Windows machine) has a crayon brush available:
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This is just a suggestion, however, I do recommend you try these different kinds of brushes because they are very fun to draw with!
Lastly, here is an example of something drawn with a crayon-like brush AND colored with it. I know this example isn't exactly what you're looking for, but the style might be helpful in getting a direction to aim for, plus you can see how the line variation helps push the idea of a more loose, pencil-like drawing:
Good luck with your game, and I hope you enjoy trying new types of brushes!