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Picture books children read again and again.

Illustrators who specialise in picture books create characters and full-page spreads in the style that suits your story and your young readers.

  • Character design
  • Full-colour spreads
  • Print-ready layout
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From first sketch to finished picture book

Everything below is handled by our team, with your approval at every step.

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Character design

Character sheets so your heroes look consistent on every page.

  • ✓ Handled by specialists
  • ✓ Approved by you
  • ✓ Fixed price

How illustration works

A dedicated project manager keeps you updated from start to finish.

  1. 1 Week 1

    Style & brief

    Choose an art style and share your story.

  2. 2 Week 2

    Characters

    Your main characters are designed and approved.

  3. 3 Weeks 3–4

    Sketches

    Every page is sketched for your feedback.

  4. 4 Weeks 5–10

    Final art

    Full-colour illustrations and layout.

Why authors choose us for children's book illustration

  • Picture-book specialists

    Illustrators who understand pacing for young readers.

  • Approval at every stage

    Characters, sketches and colour are all signed off by you.

  • You own the artwork

    Full rights to use your illustrations.

Included in our publishing packages

Get children's book illustration on its own, or save with a complete package.

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How many illustrations does a picture book need?

Most picture books have 24 or 32 pages with around 12 to 16 full spreads.

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Book PublishingPrint and ebook release on every major store. GhostwritingYour story, written in your voice. Book EditingStructural, line and copy editing. ProofreadingA final check before print. Cover DesignCovers that sell in your genre. Formatting & TypesettingInteriors that read beautifully. Audiobook ProductionStudio-quality narration. Print on DemandNo stock, no warehouse. ISBN & BarcodeRegistered through Thorpe-Bowker. Book MarketingLaunch plans that find readers. Author WebsiteYour home on the web.

Let's get your book published

Tell us about your book and get a fixed children's book illustration quote within 24 hours.

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  • Free 30-minute consultation
  • Fixed quote, no hidden fees
  • 100% rights and royalties stay yours
  • NDA available on request
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