From illustrations and storyboards to final files, we coordinate illustration and production with love and care.
Children’s Picture Book Package
For picture books ready for professional editorial development, design, and publication — whether fully written or still in progress.
Editorial
Pre-read and manuscript consultation to chart the strongest editorial path.
Manuscript development for authors seeking guidance in shaping or completing their story.
Developmental edit with integrated copyedit to refine pacing, rhythm, and tone.
Full proofreading sequence: two proofreads followed by a cold read — a final review of the designed book to ensure text and illustration align seamlessly before print.
Design & Layout
Custom cover design, interior design, and illustration integration, with ebook conversion available.
Production & Publishing
KDP upload for Amazon availability, ISBN assignment, and Library of Congress control number. Sell sheet and press release provided as final marketing assets.
Illustration Options
Authors may bring completed illustrations, collaborate with their own illustrator, or work with Sea Star’s in-house art team. We can recommend artists, create storyboards, and manage the full illustration process from concept to final art.
Timeline
On average, 12–16 weeks when illustrations are already complete, covering editorial, design, proofreading, and publication.
Where full illustrations are commissioned, plan approximately four months for art development (character studies, thumbnails, storyboards, finals), followed by the 12–16-week production window for editing, layout, proofreading, and release. Actual timing varies with illustration complexity, revision cycles, and the number of formats delivered.
Pricing
Every project receives a custom quote following a Discovery Call.
Our Process
Discovery Call → A 20–30 minute conversation to define your goals, audience, and project scope.
Proposal & Quote → A detailed summary outlining scope, timeline, deliverables, and payment milestones.
Kickoff → Project plan confirmed and materials received; editorial and design schedules established.
Production → Editorial, design, and proofing stages, with author review and feedback at each step.
Distribution → Final book files prepared and uploaded to Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) for Amazon availability and to IngramSpark for bookstore and library distribution. Sell sheet and press release prepared to industry standards for author and media outreach.
Handover → Delivery of all production files and materials, including final print and digital assets, followed by a post-launch check to ensure everything is live and functioning correctly.