Your Story for Little Readers Published with Wonder.
Publishing Squad helps authors publish beautifully illustrated, professionally produced children's books — from picture books to middle-grade novels — with full global distribution.
What's Included
Children's Book Editing
Specialist editing for children's literature — age-appropriate language review, pacing, and read-aloud flow testing.
Illustration Coordination
Matching with professional children's book illustrators and managing the full illustration brief, feedback, and delivery process.
Picture Book Layout
Spread-by-spread layout design integrating your text and illustrations for maximum visual impact and read-aloud performance.
Cover Design
An eye-catching cover designed to appeal to both children and the adults who buy books for them.
Print Production
High-quality full-colour printing on child-safe paper stock, with board book and hardcover options available.
Global Retail Distribution
Distribution through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, independent children's bookshops, and school library suppliers.
Let's Publish Your Book
Get a free consultation and discover exactly how we'll bring your manuscript to market.
How It Works
Our 7-step children's book process guides you from manuscript through illustrations to a fully produced book that delights young readers.
Story Review
We assess your manuscript for age-appropriateness, pacing, and read-aloud flow.
Editorial Pass
Children's book specialist editing ensuring language, rhythm, and structure are pitch-perfect.
Illustration Briefing
We develop the illustration brief and match you with the right illustrator for your story's style.
Illustration Production
Your illustrator creates all artwork through a managed revision process with your input at every stage.
Layout & Integration
Text and illustrations are integrated in a spread-by-spread layout designed for read-aloud impact.
Print Proof
A full-colour physical proof is shipped to you for approval before the print run begins.
Print & Distribution
Your children's book is printed and distributed to all agreed retail channels globally.
Is This Right for You?
Our children's book publishing service works best for authors with a complete manuscript and a clear vision for their story's audience and style.
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We only accept 4 new manuscripts per month to maintain our executive quality standards.
Books That Become a Child's Favourite
The best children's books are read again and again — because the story, illustrations, and physical book all work together to create a magical reading experience.
Children's books have a repeat-purchase rate 3x higher than adult fiction — parents buy what their children love, again and again.
Ages 3–8
Read-aloud friendly
Illustration Matching
We match you with a professional illustrator whose style suits your story — from whimsical watercolour to bold graphic illustration.
School & Library Distribution
We distribute through channels that supply school libraries and independent children's bookshops globally.
Full-Colour Print Quality
We use premium full-colour printing with child-safe, durable paper and board materials to produce books built to be loved.
Explore the Full Suite of Publishing Squad Services
Picture Book
32-page picture book with illustration coordination, full-colour layout, cover design, and global distribution.
Illustrated Chapter Book
Up to 100 pages with spot illustrations, full editorial pass, hardcover option, and school library distribution.
Premium Collection
Picture book plus board book edition, audiobook narration, school visit marketing kit, and full PR campaign.
Your Legacy Starts with a Conversation.
Coordinate a direct briefing with our production desk to review your layout, retail distribution setup, and market positioning goals.
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No. We maintain a roster of experienced children's book illustrators across a wide range of styles. We match you based on your story's tone and your artistic preferences.