Children’s Book
Publishing Services for
Independent Authors

From manuscript to published picture book — with illustration,
design & guidance at every step.

Publishing a children's book can feel overwhelming. Whether you need professional illustration, children's book design, page layout, or guidance preparing your book for KDP or IngramSpark, I'll help you create a beautiful, print-ready picture book with clarity, care, and confidence.

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Choose the Right Path for Your Book

Illustration, design and publishing support tailored to your book.

Every author begins in a different place. Whether you already have illustrations, a finished manuscript, or simply the spark of an idea, choose the level of support that fits where your book is today.

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Book Design
& Formatting

Hand-drawn acorn illustration with a sprouting leaf — logo element from The Painted Acorn children's book brand

The Sprouting Acorn

Ideal for: Authors who already have illustrations and need professional design and print preparation.

What's included:
• Interior layout & typography
• Cover design
• Print & digital formatting
• Print-ready files

Timeline: 3–5 weeks

Request Design Quote
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Botanical illustration of an acorn sprig with roots — nature element from The Painted Acorn website

Children’s Book Illustration

The Growing Oak

Ideal for: Authors with a finished manuscript who need custom illustration and layout.

What’s included:
• Character & environment development
• Sketches, revisions & full-colour illustrations
• Cover & interior spreads
• Print-ready illustration files

Timeline: 6–12 weeks

Request Illustration Quote
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Illustration of a leafy tree with roots — handcrafted artwork used in children's book design by The Painted Acorn

Complete Book
Creation

The Mighty Oak

Ideal for: Authors who want a fully guided, start-to-finish book creation experience with one creative partner.

What’s included:
• Everything included in Illustration + Design & Formatting
• Complete cover & interior design
• Print-ready files for KDP, IngramSpark or your preferred printer
• Back matter & final book preparation
• Publishing guidance through the process

Timeline: 10–16 weeks

Start Your Full Publishing Journey

Optional Add-Ons
Available with any service
Launch graphics & social templates • Book mockups • Additional promotional design

Professional Memberships

Proud member of the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), the Canadian Society of Children’s Authors, Illustrators and Performers (CANSCAIP), and the Canadian Children’s Book Centre (CCBC).

These affiliations reflect my commitment to professionalism, community, and ethical practices in both illustration and independent publishing. Being part of these organizations helps me stay connected to industry standards, creative peers, and the ever-evolving world of children’s literature — so I can better support the authors and stories
I work with.

CANSCAIP member – Canadian children's book illustrators and authors
IBPA member badge – Independent Book Publishers Association
CCBC member badge – Canadian Children’s Book Centre