Children's Book Illustration Pricing

Transparent, straightforward pricing for every stage of your children's book. From a single character sketch to a fully illustrated picture book — see exactly what your investment looks like before you commit. Every project includes unlimited revisions and a free trial illustration.

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Illustration Packages

Choose the package that fits your project. All packages include a free trial sketch, unlimited revisions, and print-ready files at 300 DPI.

Single Illustration

From $120

One custom illustration for your book — perfect for a cover, a key scene, or a character design. Includes concept sketch, full-color rendering, and print-ready file.

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Book Cover Design

From $350

Complete front cover illustration with title typography, back cover design, and spine. Includes character design, scene composition, and multiple style options.

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Full Picture Book

From $2,500

Complete illustration package for your entire picture book. Includes character design, storyboard sketches, 12-32 full-color spreads, cover design, and print-ready layout.

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What Affects Illustration Cost?

Every project is unique. Here are the main factors that determine your final price:

Illustration style — Simple cartoon characters cost less than detailed realistic or watercolor illustrations. We work in 15+ styles including cartoon, watercolor, digital painting, and mixed media.

Number of illustrations — More pages mean a lower per-illustration rate. A single illustration starts at $120, while bulk orders of 20+ illustrations can go as low as $80 each.

Scene complexity — A character on a plain background costs less than a detailed environment with multiple characters, props, and textures.

Timeline — Standard delivery is 2-4 weeks. Rush orders (under 1 week) may have an additional fee.

Answers To

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are the most common questions about our illustration pricing and process.

How much does a children's book illustrator cost?

Children's book illustration typically costs between $120 and $300 per page, depending on the style and complexity. A full 32-page picture book ranges from $2,500 to $8,000. At US Illustrations, our pricing starts at $120 per illustration with a free trial sketch so you can evaluate our quality before committing.

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Do you offer a free trial illustration?

Yes. Every project begins with a free trial sketch delivered within 24 hours. This lets you see our style, quality, and speed before making any payment or signing a contract.

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What illustration styles do you offer?

We work in over 15 styles including cartoon, watercolor, digital painting, realistic, whimsical, flat design, and mixed media. Browse our portfolio to see 100+ completed projects across all styles.

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How long does a children's book illustration project take?

A single illustration takes 3-5 business days. A full picture book (24-32 pages) typically takes 6-10 weeks depending on complexity. We provide sketches of the entire project within the first week for your approval before moving to color.

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Are revisions included in the price?

Yes. Unlimited revisions are included at every stage — sketching, coloring, and final delivery. We work until you are 100% satisfied with the result. No hidden fees or surprise charges.

What file formats do you deliver?

All illustrations are delivered as print-ready files at 300 DPI in PNG, JPEG, and PDF formats. We also provide the original layered PSD or AI files upon request, so you have full flexibility for printing and publishing.

Do you help with the full book layout and printing?

Yes, we offer a complete end-to-end service. Beyond illustrations, we can help with page layout, typography, cover design, and preparing print-ready files for publishers like Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, and others.

What happens after I request a free trial sketch?

After you submit the form, our team reviews your brief and assigns the best illustrator for your style. You receive a free trial sketch within 24 hours. If you love it, we move forward with the full project. If not, there's zero obligation.

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Start with a free trial illustration — delivered within 24 hours, no commitment required. See our quality firsthand before making any decisions.

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