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Children's Book Publishing Servicesfor Picture Books, Early Readers & More
Berg Publisher turns your children's story into a professionally illustrated, print-ready book, then publishes it in paperback, hardcover, and ebook on Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, and major retailers. You keep 100% of your rights and royalties.
- Age-level editing for board books to middle grade
- Human illustrators with full artwork rights transferred to you
- Hardcover, paperback & ebook with ISBNs in your name
- Fixed written quote: no hidden fees, no royalty share
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Henry
Berg optimized our Amazon listing keywords and description, and within weeks our organic rankings and sales velocity jumped dramatically.
Crispin Oakley
They guided me through every step of the publishing process, ensuring my book was professionally edited, designed, and marketed. Their team was responsive, knowledgeable, and truly cared about my success. Highly recommended.
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Published & Distributed Through
- Amazon KDP
- IngramSpark
- Barnes & Noble
- Apple Books
- Google Play Books
- Kobo
What Is a Children's Book Publishing Service?
A children's book publishing service manages everything between a finished story and a book on store shelves: age-appropriate editing, illustration, page layout, cover design, ISBN registration, printing, and distribution. Unlike traditional publishers, a self-publishing service like Berg Publisher charges a fixed fee and lets the author keep full copyright and 100% of royalties.
Standard picture book
32 pages, about 500–1,000 words
Biggest cost driver
Number and style of illustrations
Formats
Paperback, hardcover & ebook
Ownership
Author keeps text, artwork & royalties
Formats We Publish
Which Type of Children's Book Are You Publishing?
Each age category has different word counts, page counts, and illustration needs. Getting this right is the first thing bookstores, librarians, and parents notice.
| Format | Reader age | Typical length | Illustrations | Best print option |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Board book | 0–3 | Under 100 words, 12–16 pages | Every page | Specialty board printing |
| Picture book | 3–8 | 500–1,000 words, 32 pages | Every spread | Hardcover + paperback |
| Early reader | 5–8 | 1,000–2,500 words | Most pages | Paperback |
| Chapter book | 7–10 | 4,000–15,000 words | Spot illustrations | Paperback + ebook |
| Middle grade | 8–12 | 30,000–55,000 words | Cover, optional interior | Paperback, hardcover + ebook |
What's Included
Complete Children's Book Publishing,
Under One Roof
Pick the full package or only the services you need.
Children's Book Illustration
Matched with a human illustrator for your style: watercolor, digital, cartoon, or realistic. Character sketches before final art.
Layout & Typesetting
Text placed around artwork with correct bleed, gutter, and trim size for KDP and IngramSpark print specifications.
Cover Design
Front, spine, and back cover built for small thumbnails on Amazon and for shelf appeal in bookstores.
ISBN & Copyright
ISBNs for each format registered in your name, plus US copyright registration support.
Distribution & Printing
Amazon KDP, IngramSpark for bookstores and libraries, and bulk print runs for schools and events.
Audiobook & Read-Along
Narrated audio editions for young listeners and families.
Children's Book Marketing
Amazon listing and category optimization, school and library outreach, and launch planning.
Children's Book Writing
Only have an idea? Our writers can draft the story with you, in your voice.
Our Process
How We Publish Your Children's Book
You approve every stage before we move to the next one.
Manuscript Review
We assess age fit, word count, and page plan, then send a fixed written quote and timeline.
1 week
Editing & Page Plan
Your editor refines the text and splits it into page spreads with illustration notes.
2 weeks
Character Sketches
Your illustrator creates character designs and rough sketches for your approval.
2 weeks
Final Illustrations
Full-color artwork for every spread, with agreed revision rounds.
4 weeks
Layout & Cover
Text and art combined, cover finalized, print proofs checked for color and trim.
2 weeks
Publish & Launch
ISBNs assigned, book listed on KDP and IngramSpark, author copies ordered.
1 week
Distribution
Amazon KDP vs IngramSpark for Children's Books
Most children's authors use both: KDP for Amazon sales, IngramSpark for bookstores, schools, and libraries.
| Factor | Amazon KDP | IngramSpark |
|---|---|---|
| Main reach | Amazon stores worldwide | Bookstores, libraries, and online retailers |
| Hardcover | Case laminate | Case laminate and dust jacket |
| Library & school ordering | Limited | Strong, via Ingram's wholesale catalog |
| ISBN | Free Amazon-only ISBN or your own | Your own ISBN required |
| Best for | Amazon sales, Kindle edition | Hardcover gifts, bookstores, libraries |
Pricing
What Affects the Cost of Publishing a Children's Book?
Illustration is usually the largest part of the budget. Your quote depends on:
- Number of illustrated pages or spreads
- Illustration style and level of detail
- Editing depth your manuscript needs
- Formats: paperback, hardcover, ebook, audiobook
- Print run size for schools, events, or gifting
See the full breakdown in our book publishing cost guide.
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Our Commitments
Your Book, Your Rights, Your Royalties
Children's book authors are often targeted by vanity presses. Here is exactly what you get in writing.
100% Copyright & Royalties
You own the text and keep every royalty dollar. We take no ongoing share of sales.
Illustration Rights Transferred
Artwork is created under a work-for-hire agreement, so you can use it for merchandise, sequels, and marketing.
Human Illustrators
No purely AI-generated art. Human-created artwork keeps your rights clear and meets platform disclosure rules.
NDA From Day One
Your story and drafts stay confidential before publication.
Fixed Written Quote
Scope, revision rounds, and timeline agreed in writing before work starts.
No Bestseller Guarantees
No honest publisher can guarantee sales. We give you a professional book and a realistic launch plan.
Our Published Books
Real Authors. Real Results.
Picture books, fairy tales, and illustrated adventures in the styles we produce for print.
Picture Book
In Your Own Backyard
A kids guide to discovering nature in Dubai
Fairy Tale
Forest Tales
Once upon a time picture book
Picture Book
Dino Jungle
A prehistoric adventure
“Overall, I have had a very good experience with Berg Publisher. They polished manuscript, created beautiful cover, took care of the practical details in putting my book out.”
Shamsuddin Waheed“Jennifer has been amazing! She was thorough, honest, very communicative, and understanding with everything. She does excellent work! I recommend Berg fully and Jennifer and her co-workers are great!”
Trish Medina“I messed up my first book trying to self-publish alone. Went to Berg for book two and Sean Williams made sure everything was done right this time. Cover is stunning, formatting is clean, and they even helped with a launch plan.”
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