Format your children’s chapter book for KDP.
Recommended KDP trim
5.5x8.5 in – Acceptable alternatives: 5x8 in or 6x9 in. All are KDP-approved trim sizes.
What we get right for children’s chapter book
Age-appropriate typography
12-13pt body text, 1.6 leading, 60-65 character line length. Type sized for 7-12 year-old readers, not adult novels shrunk down.
Illustrated chapter openers
Half-page or full-page illustration at every chapter opening. Treated as 300 DPI plates, registered to the chapter heading so they feel composed, not pasted.
Spot illustrations in-text
Smaller decorative illustrations between paragraphs. Anchored semantically so they survive Kindle reflow without orphaning the caption.
Reading-level discipline
Generous white space, short paragraphs, dialogue on its own line. Layout that supports reluctant readers without infantilising the book.
Diary / journal styling
If your book uses handwritten-style fonts, doodles, or kid-narrator visual gags (Wimpy Kid style), we render them at print-safe DPI and EPUB-safe sizes.
Parent-buyer back matter
About-the-author page that speaks to parents and grandparents. Reading-age guidance. Discussion questions if relevant. “What to read next” page.
Pricing
Standard formatting packages apply:
- Print PDF only – £69
- Print PDF + Kindle EPUB – £119
- Complete Package (Print PDF + Kindle EPUB + ePub) – £179
All packages include 2 free revision rounds. Rush turnaround (+£29) available.
