Children’s Picture Books Published by Bublish

Why Authors Love Working with Bublish

Storyboard Guidance & Editing

We can help translate your ideas into the professional book you’ve imagined.

Dedicated Project Manager & Team

We guide you through a professional publishing timeline to set you up for success.

Award-Winning Books

We are obsessed with quality, which is why our books receive so many great reviews, awards, and reach bestseller status.

Professional Book Design

We combine eye-catching design with professional file creation to make sure your books look and print beautifully.

Global Distribution

We place your book in 40,000 retail and wholesale channels worldwide.

Marketing & Ad Support

We offer a complete suite of marketing and advertising services to keep your book top of mind with target readers.

A La Carte Services

Children’s Manuscript Assessment

$699
Manuscript review with one-hour consultation
Discuss potential genres and categories
Examine age-appropriateness of manuscript
Explore comparable titles and authors
Designed for authors launching in the next 12 months

Storyboard Consultation

$699
Storyboard review with one-hour consultation
Discuss illustration ideas and desired art style
Create a storyboard to determine where text and illustrations should go
Designed for authors launching in the next 6 months

Children’s Copyedit

$799
Focus: grammar and punctuation at the sentence level
Eliminates redundancy, spelling and grammar errors, punctuation mistakes, and syntax problems
Follows Chicago Manual of Style (17th ed.) and Merriam-Webster dictionary
Edits delivered in Microsoft Word with track changes
Delivered in 2 weeks

Children’s Proofread

$699
Focus: elimination of typos from the manuscript
Polishes and finalizes manuscript before formatting and layout
Follows Chicago Manual of Style (17th ed.) and Merriam-Webster dictionary
Edits delivered in Microsoft Word with track changes
Delivered in 2 weeks

Children’s Cover Design

$899
Author provides front and back illustrations
Deliverables: paperback, hardcover & ebook cover files
Final files delivered in 2-3 weeks

Children’s Print Layout

$699
Author provides all interior illustrations and final Word manuscript/storyboard
Begins with two short typography samples
Follows best practices for front and back matter
Print-ready PDF delivered in 2 weeks

Children’s eBook Formatting

$599
Design taken from print PDF
Includes up to 20 images, endnotes, and footnotes
Maintains URL links and major style elements
.epub file delivered in 1-2 weeks

Mom’s Choice Awards ®

$2000
The MCA program is globally recognized for establishing the benchmark of excellence in family-friendly media
Includes, MCA seal for book cover, written interview, personalized social media shoutouts, dedicated winner’s page, and so much more.
This award is not guaranteed
Designed for authors with professionally edited, illustrated and designed books
Evaluations typically take 3-4 weeks

Choose a Package and Save 10%

Bublish offers everything you need to write, edit, illustrate, publish, and market your own children’s book. All package pricing is based on a 32-page children’s book with 14 illustrations. Authors who distribute their book through Bublish receive a free ISBN for each format.

  • Positioning Consultation


    This one-hour deep dive explores where your book “fits” in today's crowded marketplace. You'll discuss genres, categories, and comparable titles as well as brainstorm on ways to reach readers and reviewers. This session is designed for authors who plan to launch their book in the next 12 months or have launched their book but are not meeting sales goals.

  • Manuscript Assessment


    An editorial review plus a one-hour deep dive into your manuscript’s strengths and weaknesses.

  • Storyboard Consultation


    A one-hour review and art direction for your book’s illustrations.

  • Copy Edit


    Copyediting eliminates redundancies as well as spelling and grammar errors. It also fixes punctuation and syntax problems. Editorial comments are less frequent. Our editors adhere to The Chicago Manual of Style and Merriam-Webster Dictionary. Edits are delivered in a Word document with track changes.

  • Proofread


    Proofreading catches typos in the final draft of the manuscript. Our editors adhere to The Chicago Manual of Style and Merriam-Webster Dictionary. Edits are delivered in a Word document with track changes.

  • 14 Illustrated Spreads


    Our art team will sketch and illustrate 14 spread pages. You choose an art style you like from our archives and we work our magic!

  • Print Layout


    Our professional designers will layout the complete interior of your book in Adobe InDesign and deliver a PDF ready for printing. One free round of revisions with up to twenty changes is included. If there are more than twenty images, graphs, tables, charts, endnotes, or footnotes, additional charges may apply. This service does not include graphic, table, or chart creation.

  • eBook Formatting


    Our digital conversion specialists will translate your manuscript into the eBook format.

  • Cover Design


    After our illustrators create front, spine, and back cover artwork, our design team will add typography and format your cover for eBook, paperback, and case laminate.

  • 3 Months of NetGalley


    We will set up and manage your title on NetGalley, which has more than 360,000 reviewers. At the end of the program, you'll receive an extensive report with the names and email addresses of each reviewer. With this service, you are also agreeing to the NetGalley Reviewer Interaction Terms.

  • Premium Sell Sheet


    This is a one-page, professionally designed summary of key information about you and your book. Popular with library and bookstores buyers, speaker bureaus, etc., a sell sheet is delivered as a print-ready PDF. Typically includes: cover image, author photo, short synopsis, reviews, author bio, contact information, book genre, ISBNs for each format, and available formats.

  • Editorial Book Reviews


    Once your book files are complete, our team will submit your book for editorial review on platforms like Kirkus, BookLife by Publisher’s Weekly, City Book Review, Indie Reader, and Readers’ Favorite.

  • One Page Website


    After your book cover is created, our website team will create a one page website. Each site comes with Welcome, Book(s), About the Author, and newsletter sections.

  • Amazon Ads


    After your book files are created and you’re ready to launch, our marketing team will set up Amazon ads with up to 30 keywords. For two months, we will actively manage and optimize your ads.

  • Facebook Ads


    After your book files are created and you’re ready to launch, our marketing team will set up Facebook ads with A/B testing audience testing. For two months, we will actively manage and optimize your ads.

  • Launch Day Press Release


    We'll create a professional press release with a general synopsis of the book, a basic author biography, praise for the book, a list of retailers and wholesalers where the book is available, and contact information. Also includes premium distribution to Popular News Sites (Yahoo News, Google News, etc.), Search Engines (Google, Bing, etc.), News RSS Subscriber Databases, End User & Media Subscribers, Document Sharing Sites, 10 Industry Distribution Channels, and 2 Regional Distribution Channels, Premium Websites (ABC, CBS, Fox, etc.) PLUS Voice Distribution Network, Associated Press (AP) Top Media Outlets, Mobile Distribution Network, and Associated Press (AP) Newsroom.

Budget
$2,197 $1,900
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Professional
$6,700 $6,000
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Elite
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All Inclusive
$15,050 $13,500

  • Positioning Consultation


    This one-hour deep dive explores where your book “fits” in today's crowded marketplace. You'll discuss genres, categories, and comparable titles as well as brainstorm on ways to reach readers and reviewers. This session is designed for authors who plan to launch their book in the next 12 months or have launched their book but are not meeting sales goals.

  • Manuscript Assessment


    An editorial review plus a one-hour deep dive into your manuscript’s strengths and weaknesses.

  • Storyboard Consultation


    A one-hour review and art direction for your book’s illustrations.

  • Copy Edit


    Copyediting eliminates redundancies as well as spelling and grammar errors. It also fixes punctuation and syntax problems. Editorial comments are less frequent. Our editors adhere to The Chicago Manual of Style and Merriam-Webster Dictionary. Edits are delivered in a Word document with track changes.

  • Proofread


    Proofreading catches typos in the final draft of the manuscript. Our editors adhere to The Chicago Manual of Style and Merriam-Webster Dictionary. Edits are delivered in a Word document with track changes.

  • 14 Illustrated Spreads


    Our art team will sketch and illustrate 14 spread pages. You choose an art style you like from our archives and we work our magic!

  • Print Layout


    Our professional designers will layout the complete interior of your book in Adobe InDesign and deliver a PDF ready for printing. One free round of revisions with up to twenty changes is included. If there are more than twenty images, graphs, tables, charts, endnotes, or footnotes, additional charges may apply. This service does not include graphic, table, or chart creation.

  • eBook Formatting


    Our digital conversion specialists will translate your manuscript into the eBook format.

  • Cover Design


    After our illustrators create front, spine, and back cover artwork, our design team will add typography and format your cover for eBook, paperback, and case laminate.

  • 3 Months of NetGalley


    We will set up and manage your title on NetGalley, which has more than 360,000 reviewers. At the end of the program, you'll receive an extensive report with the names and email addresses of each reviewer. With this service, you are also agreeing to the NetGalley Reviewer Interaction Terms.

  • Premium Sell Sheet


    This is a one-page, professionally designed summary of key information about you and your book. Popular with library and bookstores buyers, speaker bureaus, etc., a sell sheet is delivered as a print-ready PDF. Typically includes: cover image, author photo, short synopsis, reviews, author bio, contact information, book genre, ISBNs for each format, and available formats.

  • Editorial Book Reviews


    Once your book files are complete, our team will submit your book for editorial review on platforms like Kirkus, BookLife by Publisher’s Weekly, City Book Review, Indie Reader, and Readers’ Favorite.

  • One Page Website


    After your book cover is created, our website team will create a one page website. Each site comes with Welcome, Book(s), About the Author, and newsletter sections.

  • Amazon Ads


    After your book files are created and you’re ready to launch, our marketing team will set up Amazon ads with up to 30 keywords. For two months, we will actively manage and optimize your ads.

  • Facebook Ads


    After your book files are created and you’re ready to launch, our marketing team will set up Facebook ads with A/B testing audience testing. For two months, we will actively manage and optimize your ads.

  • Launch Day Press Release


    We'll create a professional press release with a general synopsis of the book, a basic author biography, praise for the book, a list of retailers and wholesalers where the book is available, and contact information. Also includes premium distribution to Popular News Sites (Yahoo News, Google News, etc.), Search Engines (Google, Bing, etc.), News RSS Subscriber Databases, End User & Media Subscribers, Document Sharing Sites, 10 Industry Distribution Channels, and 2 Regional Distribution Channels, Premium Websites (ABC, CBS, Fox, etc.) PLUS Voice Distribution Network, Associated Press (AP) Top Media Outlets, Mobile Distribution Network, and Associated Press (AP) Newsroom.

Budget
$2,197 $1,900
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$3,700 $3,300
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Professional
$6,700 $6,000
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Elite
$9,000 $8,100
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All Inclusive
$15,050 $13,500

Need Specialized Art for Your Work?

If you’re interested in working with an agented illustrator, please contact us at info@bublish.com.

What authors are saying…

My husband and I have worked with Bublish for some years now and I can only say, we highly recommend their service. We have been led very professionally from a very engaged team from start to finish and now beyond the book launch. They truly are interested in bringing out the best in you and to create a book that will succeed in a very competitive market. We would for sure choose Bublish again!

Madeleine P.
Madeleine P.

My first work as an author was published June 20, 2022 and the time preceding the publication from the onset of our communications, was amazing! The team at Bublish were patient, supportive, understanding and timely in any communications that we had. I would be happy to recommend their company to anyone wanting to publish a literary work.Bethel BarrCrystal Corridor of Light-The Starseed Highway

Bethel B.
Bethel B.

Kathy and her team helped me navigate the publishing of my children's book, “Where Is Happiness?” in the US. What has been very exciting is they also helped me sell the foreign rights to esofia, a publisher in Greece! With their support the children in Greece are also enjoying this precious book. The past five years have truly been an amazing journey, I could have never done it without Bublish, and I am forever grateful!

Katie M.
Katie M.

As a debut novelist I found it difficult to navigate my way through the maze of self publishing. Enter Kathy Meis of Bublish and all my stress disappeared. She is calm, helpful and very wise. Her staff are fantastic and very responsive. Unfortunately I found Kathy after I had entered the complicated and frustrating web of proof reading and typesetting. For my next book I will definitely use Bublish for that too.

Jacki R.
Jacki R.

Shannon F.
Shannon F.

I have worked with Bublish on my first book and I found it to be professional experience and collaboration. Each phase of book publication is supported by dedicated person and I am very satisfied about the outcome. What I really like about Bublish is that it’s possible to choose different elements of the entire publishing process and customize it to individual needs. It is also worth mentioning that Bublish customer service, as well as project management are as of high quality.

Marcin K.
Marcin K.

Kathy Meis and her staff made a stressful process of writing a book and getting it published so much smoother than I ever thought it would be. Kathy is kind and listens. She is willing to spend the necessary time to get to know the person that she will be writing the book with. She flat out knows how to write. She has the perfect temperament that made me dig deep and write Not only about my successes, but be honest about my fears, anxieties, and failures, and not be afraid to talk about them. If you want a pillar to post Publisher, you will not need to look any further than Bublish. If you are choosing the independent way to write and publish a book, look no further than Kathy. Eric “EB” Bland Fall 2024

Eric B.
Eric B.

The entire Bublish team was so incredibly kind, helpful and supportive. They really did an amazing job on self publishing my book. The book is so professionally done I was amazed. I highly recommend this company.

David W.
David W.

Bublish was amazing to work with! So professional and fast and very reasonably priced. I really appreciated the communication through the whole process of getting my 140 page workbook to market.

Marcia D.
Marcia D.

I have worked with Bublish for almost ten years and used their services to publish nine books. At every stage of the writing and publishing process, the Bublish Team has worked with me to produce a high-quality product. Their editors and cover designers are excellent, and the book production process goes smoothly. I highly recommend Bublish’s services

Sandra W.
Sandra W.

I am incredibly grateful to Bublish, especially Kathy Meiss, the visionary founder, and my project manager, Shilah, for their outstanding support throughout my publishing journey. As a first-time author, I was navigating uncharted waters, but their patience and willingness to guide me step by step made all the difference. The positioning report generated by their AI tool provided invaluable insights that sharpened my approach and deepened my understanding of the market.A special shout-out to the developmental editor, whose kindness, compassion, and genuine excitement for my work made this experience truly special. It was clear that she not only understood my vision but also enjoyed working on my book, which meant the world to me.Thank you, Bublish, for showing me the ropes in the publishing world and making this process so fulfilling and rewarding!

Mary B.
Mary B.

Great publishing company with awesome customer service and responsive information.

Danielle A.
Danielle A.

I just published my 4th book with Bublish. The process from the first consultation to choosing services to building your book is so smooth. They treat you like family and are so supportive.My favorite part is creating the cover and seeing it for the first time! Every cover from them is now a poster on my home office wall and I'm so proud of them.Shout out to Shilah who is with me for each book and so patient. At this point she knows my style and vision as well as I do!Once the books are out, the processes of ordering copies and getting your commission are so easy. I've spoken to representatives of all the departments and love each one. They celebrate my accomplishments with me and encourage me to keep going!Don't look anywhere else if you want to get your manuscript published. This is the place!

Lena N.
Lena N.

Kathy, Shilah and Veniz have been exceptional to work with! Truly, I can't tell you how many emails they have responded to in a timely manner and with a great attitude. I utilized their book positioning consultation service, the editing, proofreading, and soon-to-be distribution services and I am so impressed with their professionalism and expertise. They are so easy and fun to work with, and have made this stressful and long process fun and exciting!!! I would 100% recommend them to anyone looking for some guidance and assistance with book production and publishing.

Margeaux G.
Margeaux G.

I was very pleased with the development edit. From my perspective, the development edit that Bublish supplies is the best way for an author to grow and improve. It far exceeds what someone would learn from a writing course because it supplies constructive criticism to one's own work and makes suggestions based on a wealth of experience.

Thomas F.
Thomas F.

Outstanding company for book editing, formatting and beautiful book cover designs.

Sharon L.
Sharon L.

Bublish has been great! They have been very responsive with al my questions and their work with my book. They walked gently with m throughout the entire process. They have been patient with me as a first-time publisher! I highly recommend them! Five stars!

Liz
Liz

As a first time author, I knew absolutely nothing of the process. The team at Bublish was instrumental in helping me go from aspiring author with a mistake-laden manuscript to a published author with a beautiful book.Bublish helped with layout, cover design, interior design, copy editing ... Everything a first time author doesn't think about.I'm grateful for my partnership with Bublish in getting me from dreamer to doer.

Sam O.
Sam O.

They created great cover bc over for my safari book shilah is very helpful d pleasant to work with as is sean.l will pu lizh my entire book w then in 2024

Alexandra G.
Alexandra G.

If you're an author or are thinking about publishing a book, do yourself a huge favor and contact Kathy Meis or any of her extremely knowledgeable and professional colleagues at Bublish. After having published two books with Bublish, with three more in the works, I have no intention of ever using anyone else. During my relationship with Bublish, I've worked with at least ten different people there in every aspect of the book publishing and marketing phase and my website, and they're all super people and superb at what they do, but it's their helpful, positive attitudes that set Bublish apart. I lack sufficient superlatives to describe how great Bublish is and how happy, blessed and fortunate I feel to have found Bublish, a company you KEEP!!!

Paul H.
Paul H.

After exhaustive research, I chose Bublish to help me move my book forward. I am just getting started with them and, so far, they have exceeded expectations. They are prompt, expert, and have the resources needed to help me. They take the time to understand my goals and do what is necessary to advise and assist me in the areas I choose. I'll post more as the process continues, but I have the utmost confidence in Bublish. Update: I am through the editing process and now beginning the pre-order/distribution aspect. I am so pleased with the editing staff - they helped me put my thoughts into an excellent, coherent book.

Christine D.
Christine D.

I really appreciate the efficiency of the Bublish team while navigating publishing for the first time. They really know their stuff!

Yvette O.
Yvette O.

I have loved working with Kathy Meis and te tam at Bublish. I would encourage any independent author to engage with them. I had been working on a book for several years and without Kathy, my story would have not come to life as it did. Thank you to the whole team at Bublish for their assistance, support and complete professionalism

Lori B.
Lori B.

The Bublish team has been invaluable to me in getting my first book out into the world! They walked me through the process and were there to offer support and advice at every step. I will definitely be recommending thier services to other authors!

Amanda H.
Amanda H.

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