Children’s Books

The Smarter Way to Publish Children’s Books

Great children’s books do more than entertain; they spark imagination and create meaningful moments for young readers. Spines brings together professional illustration, polished layouts, and seamless publishing across print, eBook, and audiobook to make your story shine.

From creative design to global distribution and transparent royalty tracking, everything is managed through one intuitive platform, giving you the tools and support to publish beautifully, professionally, and stress-free.

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Turn Bedtime Tales Into Published Books

Professional Illustrations That Capture Young Readers

Bring your story to life with enchanting, custom illustrations tailored to your vision and your audience. Our illustrators ensure consistency across characters, settings, and styles, so every page is engaging, age-appropriate, and visually stunning.

Seamless Multi-Format Publishing

Publish your children’s book across every format, print, eBook, and audiobook, without the technical stress. Spines handles formatting for picture-heavy layouts, ensuring your story looks beautiful and professional across all platforms and devices.

Global Distribution + Transparent Royalties

Share your children’s book with readers everywhere. With distribution to 100+ global channels, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, and libraries, you’ll reach families worldwide. Track every sale with transparent monthly royalty reports, so you stay in control of your success.

End-to-End Support Through One Platform

From illustration and design to publishing and marketing, everything happens in one intuitive platform. No third-party tools, no complicated hand-offs, just a streamlined process with the tools and guidance you need to publish confidently and stress-free.

How to Self-Publish Children’s Book

How to Self Publish Your Book Successfully

Prepare Your Manuscript
Make sure your story is polished, age-appropriate, and engaging for young readers. Edit for grammar, structure, and reading level. If needed, work with an editor who specializes in children’s literature to ensure pacing, tone, and vocabulary fit your target age group.
Plan and Create Illustrations
Illustrations are central to children’s books. Hire a professional illustrator or collaborate closely on artwork that reflects your story’s style and captures children’s attention. Maintain consistent character design, color schemes, and illustration quality throughout the book.
Format Your Book
Children’s books require picture-heavy layouts that balance text and imagery. Format your book for both print (PDF) and digital editions (EPUB, MOBI), ensuring readability, proper spacing, and industry-standard layout for the chosen age range (e.g., board book, picture book, early reader).
Design a Book Cover
Your cover is the first thing parents and children will see. Create a professional, eye-catching design that reflects the theme and age group of your story. Be sure the cover meets technical requirements for print and digital platforms, including spine size and bleed settings.
Register for ISBN and Copyright
Secure an ISBN for each format of your book (print, eBook, and audiobook if applicable). In most countries, ISBNs can be purchased through an official provider like Bowker. Register your copyright with the appropriate government office to legally protect your text and illustrations.
Set Your Pricing and Royalties
Research pricing for children’s books in your category (e.g., picture books, early readers) to set a competitive price. Factor in printing costs for physical editions. Choose your royalty preferences on distribution platforms, and consider discounts or promotions to boost discoverability.
Distribute Your Book
Upload your book to distribution platforms such as Amazon, IngramSpark, Apple Books, and Barnes & Noble. Distribute globally to reach schools, libraries, and families worldwide. Use print-on-demand to minimize upfront printing costs and keep your book accessible long-term.
Market Your Book
Promote your children’s book to parents, educators, and community groups. Leverage social media, create an author website, and consider school readings, book fairs, and library events. Encourage reviews from parents and bloggers, and run targeted ad campaigns to expand your reach.

Where Publishing Dreams Come Together

Global Book Distribution

Global reach made simple. Distribute your book in every format – while keeping full control and 100% of your royalties.

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Book Formatting

Transform your proofread manuscript into a print or eBook-ready format.

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Copyright Certificate

Instant, free protection for your book – global, and seamlessly built into your publishing flow.

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Your Story Deserves a Global Audience

Spines gives your book instant access to a global network of up to 100 publishing and retail platforms across all major markets and formats. It’s not just distribution—it’s broad visibility for your book, reaching readers worldwide through the industry’s leading channels.

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