Services
Picture books children read again and again.
Illustrators who specialise in picture books create characters and full-page spreads in the style that suits your story and your young readers.
- Character design
- Full-colour spreads
- Print-ready layout
What is included
From first sketch to finished picture book
Character design
Character sheets so your heroes look consistent on every page.
Storyboard sketches
Rough page-by-page sketches to plan the flow of your book.
Full-colour art
Finished illustrations in watercolour, digital or line styles.
Text layout
Your words placed beautifully on every spread.
Cover illustration
A front and back cover that stands out on the shelf.
Print-ready files
Files prepared for full-colour printing and ebooks.
How it works
How illustration works
You sign off on every stage before we move to the next one.
Week 1
Style & brief
Choose an art style and share your story.
Week 2
Characters
Your main characters are designed and approved.
Weeks 3–4
Sketches
Every page is sketched for your feedback.
Weeks 5–10
Final art
Full-colour illustrations and layout.
Why ABP House
Why authors choose us for children's book illustration
Picture-book specialists
Illustrators who understand pacing for young readers.
Approval at every stage
Characters, sketches and colour are all signed off by you.
You own the artwork
Full rights to use your illustrations.
FAQ
Children's Book Illustration questions, answered
Most picture books have 24 or 32 pages with around 12 to 16 full spreads.
Yes. We share style samples and match an illustrator to your vision.
Absolutely, including full-colour print on demand and ebooks.
More services
Everything else your book might need
Free quote
Get a fixed quote for children's book illustration
Tell us about your project. A publishing consultant will reply within one business day with honest advice and a free, fixed quote.
- Call us0489 930 400
- Email usinfo@abphouse.com.au
- Office hoursMon – Fri, 9am – 6pm AEST
- Visit usUnit 10, 36-40 Jersey Road, South Wentworthville NSW 2145