Children's Book Printing
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- Select your Binding & Size.
- Add photos, text and more!
- When finished with your design, continue through checkout and place your order!
Place and receive your order quickly and easily
- Select your children's book options.
- Upload your print-ready files.
- We'll review your uploaded files.
- Approve your online proof.
- Your children's books will be delivered to your doorstep for you to enjoy!
If you are ready to place your order, then follow these steps.
1. Fill Out Pricing Tool
Once you are logged in to your PrintingCenterUSA account, go to your desired product page and fill out the pricing tool on the right.
Be sure to drop down the “Estimate Shipping” tab above the “Order and Upload Files” button on the pricing tool to enter your zip code and view your shipping options. The price in the estimating tool is based on zip code only. In final checkout, the full address is used and this may cause your shipping cost to change. Click “Order and Upload Files” to continue.
2. Upload Your Art Files
Upload your Print-Ready PDF. Click Continue
You can create your own Print-Ready PDF using our free booklet templates. Click here to learn more. If you designed your project on PrintingCenterUSA’s online design tool, then you can simply click “Proceed to Checkout.”
Page Count
We require that any multi-page PDF files be sent as single page images, not spreads. In the files, page 1 should be the front cover and the last page should be the back cover (see left). Learn More
Color
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Resolution
PrintingCenterUSA recommends that the resolution of your images and document be 300 dpi or more. Learn More
Bleeds
Bleed is an extra 1/8” of image that extends beyond the trim area of your printed piece. The project is printed on an oversized sheet that is cut down to size with the appearance that the image is “bleeding” off the edge of the paper. Learn More
How Much does it Cost to Print a Children’s Book?
For the most accurate children’s book quote, use our pricing tool. Enter the specifications of your children’s book to get an instant quote. If you would like to get a shipping estimate, click on the button that says, ‘Estimate Shipping & Delivery Date’ and enter your zip code.
How Do I Print My Own Children’s Book?
It’s fast, easy, and affordable to print your own custom children’s book with PrintingCenterUSA. Simply create your children’s book with our online booklet design tool or upload your print-ready PDF to our pricing tool. Then, depending on your printing time, you can get your children’s book as quickly as 3-4 days from proof approval. Click here to learn more on how to create a Print-Ready PDF.
What is the Difference Between Paperback and Hardcover?
Paperback book cover is made of thick paper or cardstock whereas hardcover book cover is made of binder’s board, heavy paperboard covered with cloth, heavy paper, or occasionally leather. Paperback books are cheaper to produce than hardcover books. Paperback books are also bound together with glue vs. a hardcover book that has a flexible, sewn spine.
Is it Better to Self-Publish a Children’s Book?
There are definitely benefits to self-publishing your children’s book. When you self-publish you can control every aspect of your book. You can choose your own illustrations, paper, content, and the overall vision of your book. Not to mention that when you self-publish and you choose to sell your children’s book, the margins from your sales will be higher.
How Many Pages Should a Children’s Book Be?
The average number of pages that a children’s book is about 32 pages. Children’s books are usually Saddle Stitched, or Staple Stitched and are in a square shape. But if you print with PrintingCenterUSA you can choose whatever binding and size that you would like. Click here for more information on how to arrange pages for booklet printing.
What is the Average Word Count for a Children’s Book?
The average word count for a children’s book depends on the age range for the children that you are targeting for your book. Children’s books for children up to age eight average about 1,000 words. Chapter books are typically 10,000-12,000 words.
How Much Does it Cost to Get a Children’s Book Printed?
You can get 100 copies of an 5.5” x 8.5” 8 page Saddle Stitch children's book on 100# Gloss Cover and 100# Gloss Text, Full Color (4/4), printed and delivered to your doorstep in 4-11 business days with our Wait & Save Printing Time option for only $153.02 ($1.53 each) or 1000 copies for only $464.37 ($0.46 each) plus shipping and handling at PrintingCenterUSA.com. Get an instant price on our cost calculator.
• These are examples of our everyday competitive prices.
*Prices are subject to change/shipping NOT included.
Learn MoreSize/Qty | 50 | 100 | 1000 | 5000 | 10000 | 20000 |
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8.5 x 11 | $3.11 each $155.35 total | $1.99 each $199.28 total | $0.85 each $845.94 total | $0.49 each $2,465.99 total | $0.43 each $4,281.13 total | $0.38 each $7,694.35 total |
5.5 x 8.5 | $2.48 each $124.21 total | $1.53 each $153.02 total | $0.46 each $464.37 total | $0.25 each $1,251.16 total | $0.22 each $2,239.25 total | $0.21 each $4,227.82 total |
6 x 9 | $2.70 each $135.06 total | $1.66 each $166.00 total | $0.61 each $613.60 total | $0.34 each $1,677.85 total | $0.28 each $2,812.98 total | $0.25 each $5,057.15 total |
How to Print a Booklet in 7 Easy & Affordable Steps
- Gather all of the content and images for your children’s book printing project.
- Place and format your content and images into an Adobe Suite Program (InDesign or Illustrator) OR: Use our free online photo book design tool and free downloadable templates to create your children’s book.
- Enter your Binding, Size, Quantity, # of Pages, Ink, Paper, In-Hand Delivery Date and get an Instant Quote.
- Upload your print-ready PDF or proceed to checkout through the online designer.
- We will then run your files through our 43-point checklist and send you a PDF proof for you to approve or reject.
- When approved, we will schedule and print your children’s books.
- Your children’s books will be delivered to your doorstep as promised for you to enjoy and distribute.
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