Children’s Book Formatting Template + Visual Guide

What’s Included:

•  Editable DOCX Template (ideal for 8.5x8.5 or 6x9 picture books)
•  Visual instruction guide (shows page layout and image placeholders)
•  Sample pages for picture-to-text ratio
•  Built-in spacing and font suggestions
•  Compatible with KDP and IngramSpark print-on-demand

Why It’s Valuable:

• The children’s book industry generated over $2.4 billion in 2023 — and continues to grow with digital and print releases.
•  Most self-publishers struggle with layout — this kit simplifies the entire process.
•  Perfect for teachers, parents, or indie authors writing for kids aged 3–10.

Visual Example

Page Layout Preview:
Left Page: Full-bleed image placeholder (space for illustration)
Right Page: Short story text block

“Tommy took one big breath… and jumped into the puddle with both feet!”

📐 Layout Preview:

• Left Page: Full-size image placeholder
• Right Page: Large-font text with child-friendly serif (like Century Schoolbook)
• Font Size: 16–20 pt
• Page Size: 8.5 x 8.5 or 6 x 9
• Recommended Word Count Per Page: 15–40 words
• Line spacing: 1.5 for readability
• Section spacing for title, author name, dedication, story, and back matter

Sections Included:

• Cover page
• Title page
• Dedication
• Story pages (image + text layout)
• Final page for “Thank You” or message from author