What is your illustrated children’s book publishing process like?
We believe that children’s books must be visually appealing, to catch the eye of the reader, keep them drawn in as well be able to remember the story. The illustrations are the key factor in making them both appealing, memorable and learning aids (think Dr. Seuss). Therefore, a lot of our attention is drawn to that, and extends beyond just the design element of the illustrations.
After the initial review process, if you and our team feel we are a good fit, then we prepare a timeline with usually four milestones:
- Design
- Digital files
- Print copy
- Distribution
DESIGN PROCESS
The design process starts with choosing what style and medium your illustration would be. Here are a few styles you can consider:
Style
Caricature
Realistic
Whimsical
Outline
Rough sketches
Medium
Watercolor
Acrylics
Freehand digital
Vector
Pen and ink
Pencil
Charcoal
Character Design
What do the main and supporting characters look like?
Storyboard
Layout
It’s time to focus on how the readers would experience your book:
- Would text and illustrations be on separate pages or on the same page?
- Would any illustrations be a two-page spread?
3. Would there be vignette illustrations? Vignettes are illustrations with faded or loosely defined edges. The loose edges incorporate the white of the surrounding page to give the image space, lightness and draw the viewer into the scene.
Once the design process is wrapped up, we move onto the print-ready file creation so we can share the book in digital as well as physical copy with you, the author. Once you approve these files, the final step is distribution to Amazon, and other places.
We hope you’ll have as much fun as we have as part of the CaryPress team doing illustrated children’s books!
Children’s Book Publishing Pricing
All of the following packages have the following: ISBN assignment, interior layout, and worldwide book distribution.
Page Turner
- Basic Cover Design
- 8 Custom-Designed, Full-color Illustrations
- Paperback Format
- 10 Author Copies
- Distribution to online stores, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, etc.
Masterpiece
- Premium Cover Design, (custom designed, front, spine, and back)
- Premium Formatting
- Paperback or hardcover formats choice
- 20 Custom-Designed, Full-color Illustrations
- Proofreading – 4K words or Editing – 2K words
- Distribution/sale to Amazon, Barnes&Noble sites as well as physical Barnes and Noble stores
- 20 Author Copies
Legendary
- Premium Cover Design, (custom designed, front, spine, and back)
- Premium Formatting
- Paperback or hardcover formats choice
- 35 Custom-Designed, Full-color Illustrations
- Ghostwriting 5 sessions (Up to 25 pages)
- Editing up to 2K words
- Author Website
- One book signing event assistance
- One local media outreach
- 30 Author Copies
- Distribution/sale to Amazon, Barnes&Noble sites as well as physical Barnes and Noble stores
Epic
- Paperback, hardcover with jacket, Kindle formats
- Premium Cover Design
- Premium Formatting
- 40 Custom-Designed, Full-color Illustrations
- Ghostwriting 10 sessions (Up to 50 pages)
- Editing up to 5K words
- Author Website
- Three book signing event assistance
- Three local media outreach
- Amazon promotion for 3 months
- 40 Author Copies
- Distribution/sale to Amazon, Barnes&Noble sites as well as physical Barnes and Noble stores
Publishing Down Payment
$65
This down-payment is if you want:
- Manuscript evaluation and/or
- One sample illustration
Your deposit is automatically applied toward your book publishing service.
Books produced through our Children’s Book Publishing Service

Legacy BY BELLA ASHLEY
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Pretty Brown Girl by Darling Shanta
About the Book Dear Pretty Brown Girl, Did you know that your skin comes in so many different shades? As a brown girl, our skin is more colorful than the rainbow. Some of us are pecan brown like pies on grandma’s table. If you don’t look like a pecan pie, don’t...

A, B, C – the Arts and Me by Lindsay Fincher
About the BookMy teacher, Miss Haley says, “The arts are all around us, even in our school.” Follow me to explore the world of art and look at some students who love the arts!About the AuthorLindsay Gaines Fincher is a Graduate of the University of Alabama with a...
It’s Okay, not to be okay
About the Book This is a self-help and education book about mental health. Anxiety, panic attacks, anxiety attacks, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and depression will all be discussed in this book. This book will teach you about each of these mental illnesses, as well as how...

Spin & Pudgy – Monster World Jam Party in the Pits! by Crystal Sessoms
About the Book At the Monster World Jam Pit Party, you can meet Spin and Pudgy, see the massive trucks up close, watch live pre-race interviews and participate in Q&As with the drivers, get pre-signed autograph cards, take pictures and enjoy other family-friendly...
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