# 1 rated best children’s book printing services online in the USA. We offer the highest quality kid’s books and online printing services. Print picture books, children’s literature, story books, kindergarten books, and read aloud books in vibrant full color on premium gloss or matte paper delivered to your doorstep as fast as 3 - 4 days from proof approval. Our use of short-run digital printers for smaller quantities and our bulk offset options for larger orders will save you money due to our investment in the latest state of the art printing technology and equipment.
Our printing and binding services include saddle stitched, perfect bound, spiral bound, and wire-o. We accept your print-ready PDF files or offer our easy-to-use online photo booklet maker, templates, grids & layouts. Satisfaction Guarantee!
Product Details

Saddle stitch is basically single sheets of paper, printed on both sides, collated in page number order, folded in half, then stapled through the fold with staples made of thin wire securing the sheets together and then trim the 3 sides to the desired finished size...

Perfect binding booklet printing is single sheets (text weight) paper printed on both sides and collated in page number order, one on top of the other, and gathered into a book block. The spine edge is ground off. The softcover (a thicker cardstock) is placed over and around the book block (interior pages) and attached by the application of a strong yet flexible PUR glue along the binding edge, creating a professional looking square spine that can be printed on.

Spiral Bound Book printing Spiral Binding is more durable than wire-o binding but does not have the professional look of a wire-o bound book. A spiral bound book uses a durable plastic coil which makes it an ideal option for spiral book binding that needs to lie flat and can fold or wrap back around themselves (360 degree) and are continually being referred to. The plastic coil allows for frequent use that does not damage the book binding coil. Spiral bound book printing is great for instruction and repair manuals, cookbooks, directories, handbooks, guides, and other reference materials. Spiral binding is excellent for wall calendars and planners can hang flat against the wall.

Wire-O binding is for a more formal use and offers a more professional look than a spiral bound book. A wire-o bound book uses a metal wire. Unlike a perfect bound or saddle-stitched book, the open wire-o bound book will lie flat (180 degrees) for easy reference or they can fold or wrap back around themselves (360 degree) making it easier to handle and lays flat for easy reading while taking up minimal room on a desk or table.
Wire-o binding is an excellent style of binding commonly used for businesses to create professional-looking lay flat documents such as business reports, documents, calendars and other book types. Wire-o binding calendars are one of our most popular products. The pages flip easily and hang flat against the wall. Wall calendars are great for non-profit fundraising programs, promoting business and photography.
Most Popular Children’s Book Types
Children’s Books are wonderful for educating children in a way that they can relate to. Including fanciful illustrations, the occasional rhyme, and a fantastic story will make your children’s book stand out. PrintingCenterUSA produced high-quality children’s books with an expert, paperback appearance.
Children’s Book Ideas & Examples
Let PrintingCenterUSA take your children’s book from concept to finished product! We have worked with and helped a number of authors, schools, artists, and educational institutions design, mail, and print custom children’s books. Below are ideas, case studies, and examples from real customers to help you get the most out of your next printing project!

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
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.
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You can get 100 copies of an 5.5” x 8.5” 8 page Saddle Stitch booklet 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 $164.84 ($1.65 each) or 1000 copies for only $497.98 ($0.50 each) plus shipping and handling at PrintingCenterUSA.com. Get an instant price on our cost calculator.
Size/Qty | 100 | 1000 | 5000 | 10000 | 20000 |
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8.5 x 11 | $2.14 each $214.33 total | $0.91 each $906.26 total | $0.53 each $2,639.71 total | $0.46 each $4,581.91 total | $0.41 each $8,234.06 total |
5.5 x 8.5 | $1.65 each $164.84 total | $0.50 each $497.98 total | $0.27 each $1,339.84 total | $0.24 each $2,397.10 total | $0.23 each $4,524.87 total |
6 x 9 | $1.79 each $178.72 total | $0.66 each $657.65 total | $0.36 each $1,796.40 total | $0.30 each $3,010.99 total | $0.27 each $5,412.26 total |
• These are examples of our everyday competitive prices.
*Prices are subject to change/shipping NOT included.
Learn MoreHow to Print a Children’s Book 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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