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Children's picture book specialists

Beautiful children's book formatting that brings stories to life.

Fixed-layout ePub, full-bleed print setup and picture-perfect text placement — vibrant, professional layouts designed specifically for picture books and illustrated stories.

From £975-10 days turnaround
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Word count, output formats, trim size and layout complexity — we recommend the right package and price it exactly.

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What formatting clients say

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“My picture book required careful integration of illustrations with text. The result is magical - children and parents love how it looks on every page.”
Cover of TERBY'S FIRST SCHOOL TRIPSally HolroydAuthor of TERBY'S FIRST SCHOOL TRIP
“My 400-page fiction had complex formatting needs - maps, family trees, and historical notes. HMD handled it all beautifully. The print version looks like it came from a Big 5 publisher.”
Cover of From Gold to GlassBlanca De La RosaAuthor of From Gold to Glass
“I write technical guides with lots of tables and diagrams. Other formatters said it would take weeks. HMD delivered in 5 days and it's perfect. They've done all my books now.”
Cover of Executing IT Project ManagementJohn J. Scarpino, D.Sc., MBAAuthor of Executing IT Project Management
“The 24-hour rush service saved my launch. Incredible work under pressure. Every chapter looks crisp and the ebook works flawlessly on all devices.”
Cover of The Unsung HeroPeter AchiremAuthor of The Unsung Hero
“They turned my Word document mess into a beautiful cookbook. Recipe boxes, ingredient lists, gorgeous typography - it's magazine-quality work.”
Cover of Pheasant Feaste RecipesMark A SkajaAuthor of Pheasant Feaste Recipes
“Technical documents, code snippets, diagrams - they formatted complex elements without breaking a sweat. My book looks authentic and professional.”
Cover of Engineering Foundations that ScaleJamie DeWispelareAuthor of Engineering Foundations that Scale
“Our textbook has equations, footnotes, bibliographies, and appendices. They formatted everything to academic standards. Perfect for classroom use.”
Cover of Problem SolversKyle Clark & Aris WingerAuthors of Problem Solvers
“Worksheets, exercises, reflection prompts - my workbook needed interactive elements. They made each page engaging while keeping it print-friendly.”
Cover of Rooted & RisingLisa Navarrette M.S.Author of Rooted & Rising
“Photos, pull quotes, and detailed content - my book is visually complex. HMD made it navigable and beautiful. Readers say it's easy to follow.”
Cover of Reel TalkVince TorneroAuthor of Reel Talk
“Each chapter needed its own feel while maintaining book cohesion. The section dividers and chapter openers are gorgeous. Worth every penny.”
Cover of ThundersnowJustine AlbreeAuthor of Thundersnow
Children's picture book interior spreads designed and formatted by HMD Publishing

Real HMD-formatted picture book

Every spread is built around your illustrations.

The interior above is a real picture book our team designed and formatted — the same page-by-page fixed-layout and full-bleed production your book receives.

This service formats existing illustrations. If you still need artwork, see our children’s illustration packages, which can be combined with formatting.

Want to read a whole one?

Download a full children’s book sample we formatted.

Confidence Stories for Shy Girlsis a 14-page children’s interior typeset by HMD. Open the sample PDF to see the text placement, spreads and print margins up close — or get a quote for your own book.

Every package includes

Picture book production, not a squeezed adult template.

Fixed-layout ePub + print-ready PDF — from one production pass
Full-bleed setup — for edge-to-edge illustration printing
Text-image integration — composed spread by spread
KDP + IngramSpark ready — with Kindle Kids compatibility
Cover formatting + source files — included with your delivery

Formatting-rejection correction: if a retailer rejects the delivered file because of our formatting, we correct that formatting issue free. It does not count against your revision rounds.

Transparent pricing

Three packages. Fixed prices.

Choose by page count — from £97 with 5-10 days turnaround.

Most popular

Illustrated Pro

£197

Up to 48 pages

3 revisions
  • Everything in Picture Book
  • Enhanced text pop-ups
  • Multiple trim sizes
  • Kindle Kids compatibility
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Board book, activity book, or over 72 pages? Send us your project and we’ll price it exactly, free. No call needed.

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Popular add-ons: Extra pages £75 · Activity-book elements £150

Process

Your illustrations and text, combined page by page.

You review a proof of every spread before the final files are delivered.

Step 1
Review

We review your illustrations and text, confirm the trim size, and flag anything that would affect print quality.

Step 2
Layout

We combine text and art into a cohesive fixed-layout design with full-bleed setup on every spread.

Step 3
Proof

You check the flow, readability and text placement page by page, and request changes.

Step 4
Finalize

We deliver files ready for KDP, IngramSpark, Apple Books and other retailers.

FAQ

Questions authors usually ask before they commit.

Clear answers on timeline, scope, rights, revisions, and what happens after checkout.

How much does children's book formatting cost?

Children's book formatting starts at £97 for Picture Book Starter (up to 24 pages), £197 for Illustrated Pro (up to 48 pages), and £297 for Full Creative (up to 72 pages). Extra pages and activity-book elements are available as add-ons.

What makes children's book formatting different?

Children's books require fixed-layout formatting to preserve the precise placement of text and images. We create files that maintain your design across all devices and include special features like text pop-ups for accessibility.

Do you work with both print and ebook formats?

Yes! We create print-ready PDFs with full-bleed setup for vibrant printing, plus fixed-layout ePub/Mobi files optimized for Kindle, iPad, and other ereaders.

Can you help if I don't have illustrations yet?

We focus on formatting existing illustrations. If you need illustration services, check out our custom illustration packages which can be bundled with formatting.

How long does children's book formatting take?

Picture Book Starter (up to 24 pages) takes 5 days, Illustrated Pro (up to 48 pages) takes 7 days, and Full Creative (up to 72 pages) takes 10 days. Complex layouts may require additional time, which we confirm before work starts.

Will my book work on Kindle Kids?

Absolutely! We ensure full compatibility with Kindle Kids, including proper text pop-up coding and age-appropriate formatting standards.

Next step — your choice of pace

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