Children’s Book Illustration for Authors & Publishers
Children’s book illustration from our studio gives your story colorful, original pictures that keep young readers turning pages. Authors and publishers send the manuscript or page notes, and our illustrators create picture book, rhyme, folklore, fantasy, fairy tale, first book, concept and issue book art, from one image to a complete book.
- Original art that follows your story
- Watercolor, sketch, line and photo-based styles
- One image or a full set of pages
- Children’s book covers to match
What Is Children’s Book Illustration?
Children’s book illustration is artwork that tells a story alongside the text for young readers. The pictures introduce characters, show what is happening and help children connect words with meaning. Strong illustration matches the tone of the story, keeps characters consistent from page to page and makes a book feel worth rereading.
- Characters kept consistent across every page
- Tone and palette matched to your story
- Space left for text where the layout needs it
Illustration by Book Type
Tell us which kind of book you are writing. Illustrators adapt style and detail to the age and story.
Picture Books
Colorful images closely tied to the fable or story on every spread.
Rhyme & Rhythm Books
Playful pictures that follow the beat and repetition of rhyming text.
Folklore Books
Traditional tales, fables and legends illustrated to connect readers with the story.
Fantasy Books
Fairies, witches, demons and other imaginary characters for adventure stories.
Fairy Tale Books
Classic and new fairy tales brought to life with rich, imaginative scenes.
First Books
Bright, simple images for a child’s earliest reading and learning books.
Concept Books
Pictures that make ideas visual, such as numbers, shapes, colors or opposites.
Issue Books & Covers
Sensitive social topics drawn with care, plus covers that suit the story. See book cover design.
Who Orders Book Illustration From Us
Writers and publishers who want pictures that fit the story, not stock images.
How Book Illustration Is Priced
A single spot picture costs less than a full book of detailed spreads, so every book is quoted after we read the brief and page count. We email a fixed price and a schedule for the pages.
- Fixed price and page schedule by email
- Two free revisions, refund if it misses
- PayPal, Visa or Mastercard
- Vector and high-resolution files
Publisher With Several Titles? Ask for a Series Rate
Publishers and authors planning a series can send the list of titles. We quote them together and keep the same illustrator so characters stay consistent across books.
- Series of books priced together
- Same illustrator across every title
- Monthly invoice for publishers
- NDA on request for unpublished stories
Browse more of our digital illustration work, including cartoon design, mascot design and book cover design.
Why Authors Trust Our Illustrators
Art that serves the story
Illustrators read your text first so each picture matches the tone, mood and action.
Consistent characters
Faces, clothing and colors stay the same from the first page to the last.
Flexible scope
Order a single illustration, a few spreads or a complete book with a matching cover.
US company since 2010
In-house QC, two free revision rounds and a money-back guarantee on every book.
Stock images & generic clip art
- Pictures that do not match your story
- Characters that change between pages
- Styles readers have seen before
- Licence limits for publishing
Illustration by our artists
- Art drawn for your story only
- One consistent cast throughout
- A style chosen for your readers
- Files prepared for your book
Example: Illustrating a Rhyming Picture Book
Example: an author has a finished rhyming story about a curious rabbit and needs the pages and cover illustrated.
- The brief
- The manuscript split into pages, notes on what each scene shows, a soft watercolor feel and a request for a matching cover.
- What we do
- We design the rabbit character first, agree its look with the author, then sketch, refine and color each page and the cover.
- What you receive
- Every page illustration and the cover as vector and high-resolution files, ready to hand to the book designer.
How It Works
Share your story
Send the manuscript or page notes, the age group and any style references.
Receive the quote
We read it and email a fixed price and page schedule. Paying through PayPal, Visa or Mastercard starts the drawings.
Characters, then pages
The main characters are approved first, then each page is sketched and colored.
Get your files
Download vector and high-resolution files, with 2 free revisions.
Reviews From Clients
“I often receive jpg logos from clients who need to do signage or embroidery, where vector art is required. I’ve used Vector Design for several years and they are always extremely quick and the quality of their vector files is excellent.”Merili LoucksSignage & embroidery · Google review
“I’ve been in the promotional products industry for 45 years and they are the most efficient design company I have worked with.”Don GardinerPromotional products · Google review
“I have used their services on several projects, always timely and very professional. They are our go-to partner.”Scott TurnerRepeat client · Google review
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Questions From Authors
What is children’s book illustration?
Children’s book illustration is artwork created to tell a story alongside the text for young readers. It introduces characters, shows the action on each page and helps children link words with meaning. Good illustration keeps characters consistent throughout the book and matches the mood of the story.
How much does children’s book illustration cost?
Book illustration is quoted per project. The price depends on the number of pages or spreads, the level of detail and whether a cover is included. Share your manuscript and page notes, and we email a fixed price with a schedule before any drawing starts.
Which kinds of children’s books do you illustrate?
We illustrate picture books, rhyme and rhythm books, folklore, fantasy and fairy tale books, first books, concept books and social issue books. Covers can be designed to match. Tell us the age group and story type, and the illustrator will suggest a fitting style.
Can I order just one illustration?
Yes. Our service is flexible, so you can order a single illustration, a few pages or a complete book. Many authors begin with one character or page to agree on the style, then continue with the rest of the book using the same illustrator.
Which illustration styles are available?
We work in watercolor-style art, illustration from hand-drawn sketches, line drawing and illustration based on photographs. If you have a style in mind, share one or two reference images and we will match the feel in original artwork for your story.
Who owns the book illustrations?
Authors and publishers often need clear ownership before printing. If you want full ownership of the finished illustrations, we transfer it after payment, so you can publish the book, print new editions, translate it and sell merchandise based on the pages without asking us for permission.
How do I order and pay for book illustration?
Send your manuscript or page notes through the form. We review them and email an exact quote with a page schedule. Payment by PayPal, Visa or Mastercard starts the illustration. You get 2 free revisions, and our 100% money-back guarantee applies if the artwork misses your brief.
Bring Your Story to Life
Send the manuscript or a page outline and tell us about your readers. We reply with a fixed price and schedule before any illustration begins.