Children's Book Publishing

Children’s book publishing at PurposePals Publishing is a guided, creative, and professional process designed for authors who have a completed or near-complete manuscript and are ready to bring their story to life for young readers.

This service supports illustrated children’s books, early readers, and character-driven stories that are rooted in imagination, purpose, and meaningful messages. Our role as your publisher is to steward your vision with care, ensuring your book is thoughtfully illustrated, beautifully designed, and technically prepared for both print and distribution, while walking alongside you through each stage of the journey.

Unlike self-publishing alone, children’s book publishing through PurposePals is not a DIY experience. Authors receive structured guidance, clear project milestones, and ongoing communication so the process feels organized, supported, and joyful rather than overwhelming.

Each children’s book is custom-developed to reflect the heart of the story, the intended age group, and the emotional experience you want young readers to have. From character development and illustration style to page layout and visual flow, every element is intentionally designed to engage, inspire, and connect.

Children’s publishing services at PurposePals begin after manuscript review and acceptance and are offered during designated submission windows. This allows us to provide focused attention, creative excellence, and individualized support for every author and every story we bring into the world.

Let's Bring Your Book to Life!

Publishing Investment of $1097

*Price does NOT include illustrations.

Publishing Essentials

Publishing Setup & Registration

ISBN & Barcode Assignment
Copyright Registration
Library of Congress Registration
Expanded Distribution Setup
Distribution beyond Amazon where eligible.
Restrictions may apply depending on book type and content.
KDP Setup & Author Onboarding
Amazon KDP account setup, author page creation, and guided onboarding to understand your publishing dashboard.

Book Design & Production

Professionally designed cover using a stock image or author-provided photo, customized with fonts, colors, and layout to fit your book’s genre and tone.
Illustrated or highly detailed custom cover designs are available as an upgrade.

Standard Interior Formatting (up to 32 pages)
Clean, professional interior layout using pre-designed templates suitable for text-based books.
Advanced interior design, illustrations, callout boxes, custom typography, or complex layouts require an additional design upgrade.
Paperback or Hardcover Format
Choice of paperback or hardcover format.
eBook (Optional)

Editing & Manuscript Review

Professional Basic Editing (up to 10,000 words)
Grammar, punctuation, spelling, and consistency editing using professional tools with human review to ensure a polished, publication-ready manuscript.
Author Draft Reviews (2 total)
One digital draft review and one print copy review.
Revision Support (2 rounds)
Two structured revision rounds based on editorial feedback.
Publisher Quality Assurance Review
Final review by PurposePals to ensure professional standards are met before publication.

Author Deliverables

5 Author Copies
Printed copies for personal use, gifting, or early promotion.
Custom QR Scan Barcode
Author Book Cards with Custom QR Scan Barcode

Launch & Promotional Assets

• “Coming Soon” Book Promo Graphic
• “Now Available” Book Promo Graphic

Project Management & Support

Project Management Support
Guided support throughout your publishing journey, including timelines, coordination, communication, and milestone tracking.

Full-Service Publishing Package
PLUS
Developmental Book Coaching

Everything you need to bring your book to life!

Our foundational publishing package provides everything to guide authors from manuscript acceptance through publication with clarity, structure, and professional support PLUS 4 weeks of 1 to 1 developmental book coaching to ensure your book is ready to publish.

Each book is custom-designed to reflect the author’s voice, audience, and message, with final scope confirmed after acceptance.

This package description is provided for informational purposes only. Publishing services begin after manuscript review, acceptance, and invoicing.

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What's Included

Publishing Investment of $1497

*Price may increase depending on the complexity of the book project.

We offer interest-free monthly installment plans over 3 or 4 months to support authors in moving forward with confidence.

A $500 deposit is required to secure your publishing slot and begin onboarding.

Please note that all balances must be paid in full prior to publication. Books will not be published if there is an outstanding balance.

4 weeks of 1 to 1 Developmental Book Coaching (Virtual)

Clarifies the author’s core message, purpose, and audience to ensure the book has direction and alignment from the start
Helps shape the overall structure of the book, including chapter flow, pacing, and content organization
Provides strategic feedback on tone, voice, and reader engagement while preserving the author’s authentic style
Identifies gaps, redundancies, and opportunities to strengthen the narrative or instructional impact of the manuscript
Supports the author through accountability, milestones, and guided writing phases to maintain momentum
Prepares the manuscript for the editing and publishing stage by ensuring it is cohesive, complete, and positioned for its intended market