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Children's book writing & illustration UK

Children's book writing & illustration UK

Picture books children ask for again and again.

Story, illustration and print-ready layout from one team — for board books, picture books, early readers and middle-grade adventures.
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100% rights
· yours to keep
Original artwork
· you own it
Free
consultation
Tell us your idea
Get a plan, illustration styles and a quote
Sound familiar?

Writing for children is harder than it looks.

Every word counts, every page turn matters, and the pictures have to tell half the story. Here’s how we make it simple for you.
The problem
“I have a lovely idea but don't know how to shape it.”
→

A story built for page turns.

We plan your text across the spreads so every page turn lands.

The problem
“Good illustrators are hard to find.”
→

Your illustrator, matched.

Choose from styles that suit your story and your readers' age.

The problem
“I'm not sure it's right for the age group.”
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Age-appropriate by design.

Vocabulary, length and themes matched to your readers' age.

The problem
“Printing a picture book seems complicated.”
→

Print-ready, colour-checked.

Full-bleed files set up for KDP, IngramSpark or a local printer.

How it works

From bedtime idea to finished book

You see your characters before a single page is painted, and approve every stage.

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Week 1

Story & age

We refine your idea or text and set the age band, word count and page plan.

You get: story + page map
02
Weeks 2–3

Characters

Your illustrator sketches the main characters in your chosen style.

You get: approved character sheets
03
Weeks 4–10

Illustration

Rough spreads first, then full-colour artwork once you're happy.

You get: finished spreads
04
Final 2 weeks

Layout & print

Text placed on every page, cover designed and print files prepared.

You get: print-ready book
Deliverables

Exactly what you receive

Everything you need to print, publish and build on your story.

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Edited story text
Polished for reading aloud
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Page-by-page storyboard
Text and image plan for every spread
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Character sheets
Poses and expressions for sequels
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Full-colour illustrations
High-resolution, print-quality files
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Cover design
Front, spine and back
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Print-ready interior
Full-bleed PDF, paperback or hardback
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Fixed-layout ebook
For Kindle and Apple Books
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Full rights transfer
Text and artwork, all yours
Packages

Choose your children's book package

Fixed quotes for a standard 32-page picture book. Longer books are quoted individually.

Storybook

Simple, lightly illustrated books

Tailored quote · free
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Story editing & page plan
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Character sketches
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Illustrated spreads + spot images
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Cover design
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Print-ready layout
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Fixed-layout ebook
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Publishing on KDP & IngramSpark
★ Most popular

Illustrated

Most picture books

Tailored quote · free
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Story editing & page plan
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Character sketches
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Illustrated spreads: up to 16
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Cover design
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Print-ready layout
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Fixed-layout ebook
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Publishing on KDP & IngramSpark

Complete

Illustrated, printed and published

Tailored quote · free
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Story editing & page plan
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Character sketches
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Illustrated spreads: up to 16
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Cover design
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Print-ready layout
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Fixed-layout ebook
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Publishing on KDP & IngramSpark
Portfolio

Stories we've brought to life

Bedtime
The Moon Who Couldn't Sleep
[Author]
The Moon Who Couldn't Sleep
Picture book · ages 3–6
Adventure
Pip the Brave Puffin
[Author]
Pip the Brave Puffin
Picture book · ages 4–7
Family
Grandma's Garden
[Author]
Grandma's Garden
Board book · ages 0–3
Funny
Dino Dash!
[Author]
Dino Dash!
Early reader · ages 5–8
Mystery
The Secret of Willow Lane
[Author]
The Secret of Willow Lane
Middle grade · ages 8–12
Case study · Picture book

A bedtime story for one grandchild, now on [X] bookshelves

Challenge

[Client] had a story she'd told for years and a few pencil sketches.

Approach

Text tightened to [X] words, a watercolour illustrator matched, 14 spreads.

Result

Printed in hardback and sold online and at [X] local events.

[X]+
children's books created
[X]
illustration styles to choose from
0–12
age range, board books to middle grade
Testimonials

In our authors' words

★★★★★
“[Sample review] Seeing my characters drawn for the first time made me cry. My grandchildren ask for it every single night.”
A
[Client name]
Picture book · ages 3–6
★★★★★
“[Sample review] As a teacher I knew what I wanted to say. They helped me say it in exactly the right words for six-year-olds.”
B
[Client name]
Early reader · ages 5–8
★★★★★
“[Sample review] The print quality is beautiful and the files went through IngramSpark first time.”
C
[Client name]
Board book · ages 0–3
FAQ

Children's book questions, answered

Still unsure? Talk it through with our children's team — no obligation.

You do. Full rights to the text and artwork transfer to you on final payment, so you can use your characters for sequels and merchandise.

You approve character sketches and rough spreads before colour is added, with unlimited revisions at each stage, until you’re completely happy. That’s where most changes happen.

Most 32-page picture books take 10–14 weeks from story approval to print-ready files, depending on the illustration style.

It depends on the age group — board books need very few words, picture books more, early readers more again. We’ll recommend the right length for your readers.

Yes. Your story is shared only with your editor and illustrator, and we’re happy to sign an NDA before you send anything.

Matched to you
Your specialist

A children's author and illustrator chosen for your book

Vetted · genre-matched · approved by you

After your free consultation, we shortlist children’s authors and illustrators from our team who specialise in your genre and goals. You see their samples, choose who works on your book, and keep one project manager from start to finish.

Vetted

Samples and references checked before anyone joins our team

Specialist

Chosen for your genre, audience and goals

Your choice

See samples and approve your children's author and illustrator before work starts

Trust

NDA as standard · UK company no. 16175095

Make the book they'll ask for every night.

Tell us your idea. We'll send illustration style samples and a fixed quote within 24 hours.

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Original, hand-crafted illustrations
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Character sketches before colour
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You own the story and the artwork
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Print-ready paperback & hardback
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