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Children's Books

Children's books made with the care young readers deserve.

From a story you have told your grandchildren to a series for classrooms, we help with editing, illustration, layout and publishing, so your book is a joy to read aloud.

100% of rights and royalties stay yoursPay by milestone, after you approvePublished in your own name

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Who we help

Wherever your book is today, we can start there.

Grandparents and parents

Turn the stories you tell into a book your family keeps.

Teachers and educators

Books that help children learn and love reading.

Authors planning a series

Characters and a style that can grow across books.

What we pay attention to

The details that matter in this kind of book.

  • Read aloud rhythm and age appropriate language
  • Page turns that build anticipation
  • Consistent characters across every spread
  • Durable print options for small hands
Cover design samples

Sample cover styles for this kind of book.

These are sample concepts made to show the range of styles we design. They are not published client books. Your cover is designed from scratch for your story.

Children's · sample concept
Children's · sample concept
The Penwood Promise

Four things we put in writing before you pay a cent.

Clause 1

Your book stays yours

You keep 100% of your rights and royalties. Your book is published in your own accounts, under your name.

Clause 2

You approve, then you pay

Work is split into milestones. Each payment comes only after you have reviewed and approved the last step.

Clause 3

One person you know

A named editor leads your book from start to finish. You always know who to call.

Clause 4

No empty promises

We never promise sales, rankings or bestseller status. We promise careful work, clear dates and honest answers.

Questions

Honest answers.

How long should a picture book be?

It depends on the age of your readers. Your editor will recommend a length during the roadmap call.

Do I need to find my own illustrator?

No. We match you with an illustrator whose style suits your story.

Let's talk about your book.

A free 30 minute Publishing Roadmap call with an editor. You leave with a written plan, whatever you decide.

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