Layouts built for little readers
Type size, spacing and placement are chosen for early reading and shared bedtime sessions.
Publishing
Children's Book Publishing Services
Picture books are the hardest books to get right on the page. We handle layout, page flow, print set-up and publishing for children's titles so your story looks as magical as you imagined.
- Picture book and early reader layout
- Illustration and text working together
- Correct page counts and bleed
- Print and ebook publishing
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Tell us about your project. We reply within one working day.
About this service
What our children's book publishing service involves
A children's book has strict rules that adult books do not. Page counts must follow the printer's multiples, text has to sit clear of the artwork, and the page turn has to hold a little surprise. Layout is a creative part of the storytelling here, not just a technical step.
Our team arranges your text and illustrations into a polished interior, plans spreads for the best reading flow and prepares files for both print and ebook. We also help you pick a trim size, paper and cover finish that suit a book small hands will hold and enjoy.
Why authors ask for this
Specialist layout and set-up for picture books and early readers.
Every project starts with a free conversation and a written quote, so you know the scope, the timeline and the price before any work begins.
Amazon Publication is an independent company. You keep your rights, your accounts and your royalties.
Benefits
Six reasons to choose our children's book publishing service
Text and art in harmony
We position words so they never hide important parts of an illustration.
Page counts that print
We plan to the printer's multiples, so you do not pay for blank pages or surprises.
Full-colour print know-how
Bleed, colour mode and resolution are handled correctly for vibrant printing.
Ebook versions
Fixed-layout ebooks keep spreads looking right on tablets and readers.
Illustration coordination
Need artwork too? We can arrange illustrators and keep characters consistent.
What is included
- A consultation on format, trim size and page count
- Page-by-page layout planning
- Interior layout with your text and illustrations
- Cover set-up with spine and back cover
- Ebook file for tablets and readers
- Proof review before printing
- Publishing set-up on your chosen platforms
Who it is for
- Authors with a finished picture book text
- Parents and teachers making classroom or family books
- Illustrators who need help with layout and publishing
- Authors of early readers and chapter books
- Small businesses creating branded children's stories
How it works
Our children's book publishing process in 5 steps
- 1
Plan the book
We confirm trim size, page count and how the story flows across spreads.
- 2
Layout
Text and illustrations are arranged into a draft of the interior.
- 3
Review
You check the proof and tell us what to adjust.
- 4
Finalise files
Print and ebook files are completed and checked.
- 5
Publish
We help set up your listing and order a physical proof.
What to expect when you work with us
When you request children's book publishing from Amazon Publication, you speak to a real person first. A publishing consultant listens to what you want for your book, looks at what you already have and tells you honestly whether this service is the right next step. If it is not, we say so.
You then receive a written quote that lists the scope, the number of revision rounds and an estimated timeline. Once you approve it, a project manager becomes your single point of contact. Your feedback goes to the right specialist, progress updates arrive in plain language and nothing is added to the bill without your agreement.
Throughout the project you keep ownership of your work, and any retailer or platform account stays in your name. We never promise bestseller rankings, guaranteed sales or fake reviews, because honest work is the only kind that lasts.
Ready to start with children's book publishing?
Tell us about your book and get a clear plan within one working day.
FAQ
Questions about children's book publishing
Do you provide illustrations?
We can arrange illustrators through our book illustration service, or lay out artwork you already have.
How many pages should a picture book have?
Most are 24 to 40 pages. We advise on the right count for your story and printer.
Can I publish a children's book as an ebook?
Yes, as a fixed-layout ebook that keeps the page design intact on supported devices.
Will you help with ISBN and listing?
Yes. We guide you through ISBN options and platform set-up in your own accounts.
Do I keep the rights to my story?
Yes. You keep all rights to your text and the finished book.
Related services
Other services authors combine with this one
Book Illustration
Custom artwork for children's books, comics, graphic novels and full-colour titles.
Book Printing
Proof copies and print runs with paper, binding and finish you can choose.
Self-Publishing Services
Everything you need to publish independently while keeping your rights and royalties.