The cost of self publishing a children's book depends on the services you need, including illustrations, editing, cover design, interior formatting, and publishing assistance. Our affordable publishing packages combine these essential services into complete solutions, making it easier for authors to publish professional-quality children's books while keeping costs clear and predictable.
Instead of hiring multiple freelancers and managing separate designers, editors, and publishing specialists, authors can choose a package that brings every stage of the publishing process together. Whether you're publishing a picture book, early reader, educational book, chapter book, or illustrated storybook, our packages are designed to save time, simplify the process, and provide better overall value.
Each package is carefully structured to meet different publishing needs and budgets. You can choose illustration-only packages, design packages, or complete self-publishing packages that include everything from professional illustrations and book layout to paperback, hardcover, and eBook publishing support.
Every package includes clearly defined services, transparent pricing, and experienced guidance throughout your project. This allows you to understand the true cost of self publishing before you begin, while giving you the confidence that your book is being prepared to professional publishing standards.
Our publishing packages are ideal for first-time authors, experienced independent publishers, educators, and businesses looking for an efficient and affordable way to publish professionally illustrated books. Whether your goal is to publish on Amazon, distribute through IngramSpark, or produce a high-quality printed book, our team provides the creative and publishing support needed to bring your project to life.
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If you want to add any additional illustrations along with the package, you can add them individually as below.
For example, if you need 12 illustrations for your book, purchase the medium package and add 2 more additional illustrations.
If you want to purchase more than 20 illustrations, you can directly enter the illustration count in this box here
Note: Design Package offers only cover design/book interior layout/editing service. It does not include any publishing service.
Note: If you are purchasing any of the publishing packages, you don't need to purchase a design package separately as these services are already included in the publishing package.
To continue to purchase this package, contact us at info@blueberryillustrations.com and send us the details you have chosen, or you may Contact Us by clicking here, just send us the details of the services you have chosen and we will get back to you.
Why Choose a Publishing Package Instead of Individual Services?
Many authors begin by comparing the cost of individual publishing services such as illustrations, editing, cover design, formatting, and publishing. While purchasing services separately offers flexibility, choosing a complete publishing package is often the more cost-effective and convenient option for authors who need multiple services.
Our publishing packages combine related services into one structured solution, helping authors save time, simplify project management, and maintain consistent quality throughout the publishing process. Instead of coordinating multiple freelancers, you work with one experienced team from manuscript preparation through final publication.
If you only require a specific service such as children's book illustrations, cover design, book formatting, or publishing assistance, you can also view our individual service pricing on our Book Publishing Services & Pricing page.
Which Publishing Package Is Right for Your Book?
Every book has different publishing requirements. Our packages are designed to give authors the flexibility to choose only the level of support they need while maintaining professional publishing standards.
- Illustration Packages – Best for authors who already have a manuscript but need professional children's book illustrations.
- Design Packages – Ideal for authors who need cover design, interior layout, and editing before publication.
- Publishing Packages – Complete solutions including design, formatting, and publishing support for paperback, hardcover, and eBook editions.
Whether you are publishing your first picture book or expanding an existing series, our publishing packages provide a clear path from manuscript to finished book.
What's Included in Our Publishing Packages?
Our publishing packages are designed to eliminate the uncertainty of planning a publishing project. Depending on the package you choose, services may include:
- Professional children's book illustrations
- Book cover design
- Interior book layout and formatting
- Book editing
- Paperback publishing
- Hardcover publishing
- eBook publishing
- Author website creation
- Book marketing services
- Book trailer production
Each package clearly lists the included services before you purchase, allowing you to understand exactly what is included and plan your publishing budget with confidence.
Self Publishing a Children's Book with Illustrations
Self publishing a children's book with illustrations involves much more than writing a manuscript and adding artwork. Every illustration must be planned to work with the technical and design requirements of the finished book. Decisions made during the illustration stage directly affect the book's appearance, printing quality, production cost, and reader experience.
A professionally illustrated children's book is typically planned around:
- Trim size and page dimensions
- Bleed and safe margin requirements
- Text placement and typography
- Page count and page-turn planning
- Image resolution and print quality
- Colour consistency throughout the book
- Paperback, hardcover, and eBook specifications
A professionally published children's book also combines several specialist services, including illustration, editing, cover design, interior book layout, print-ready PDF preparation, and eBook conversion. Managing these services independently can increase both the complexity and overall cost of self publishing, particularly when files need to be revised to meet publishing requirements.
Our publishing packages bring these services together into one coordinated workflow. Illustrators, designers, and publishing specialists work as one team to produce consistent artwork, professionally formatted interiors, print-ready files, and correctly prepared paperback, hardcover, and eBook editions. This helps authors avoid common production issues while keeping the publishing process organised from the initial manuscript through to final publication.
Whether you are publishing a picture book, an educational children's book, an early reader, or an illustrated storybook, our publishing packages are designed to simplify the entire process while maintaining the professional standards expected by today's leading self-publishing platforms.
Use the publishing package calculator above to compare your options and estimate the cost of your project. If you're unsure which package best suits your book, contact our team for personalised guidance. We'll help you choose the right combination of illustration, design, formatting, and publishing services based on your manuscript, publishing goals, and budget.