Share Your Story with Young Readers
From imaginative adventures to meaningful life lessons—your story deserves a beautiful, professionally published book. Let’s help you share it with young readers everywhere.
Raise Your Glasses
By Phyllis Shindler
A Celebration of 50 yrs of KISS songs by Celebrities, Musicians and Fans
The Secret World of Maggie Grey
By Drew Collins
The Secret World of Maggie Grey: A vampire, a witch, and a siren get accepted into a magical HBCU
Turn Your Children’s Book into a Lasting Treasure
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Children’s Book Publishing That Captures Heart, Color, and Storytelling
At Ottenheimer Publications, we specialize in helping authors publish vibrant, engaging children’s books that are visually compelling and developmentally appropriate. Whether you're creating a bedtime story, a picture book, or an early reader chapter book, we manage the entire publishing process—from manuscript prep and illustration coordination to formatting, printing, and distribution.
We guide you every step of the way to ensure your book is polished, accessible, and aligned with age-specific reading levels and visual standards.
Our Children’s Book Publishing Process
From Idea to Illustrated Book
Define your story’s target age group, format, and message.
Coordinate or integrate artwork, ensuring visuals align with the tone and reading level.
Design and format interior pages for print and eBook platforms.
Upload your files to Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, or preferred distribution platforms.
Help you prepare your book for public release and promotional outreach.
Books That Educate, Inspire, and Delight Young Readers
Children’s publishing requires a careful balance of creativity, clarity, and structure. We help you bring it all together into a book that’s fun to read, beautiful to look at, and ready for shelves.
Why Children’s Authors Choose Us:
- Age-Appropriate Layouts Designed for readability, page turns, and visual rhythm
- Illustration Guidance Work with your artist or connect you with trusted illustrators
- Platform Expertise Publish across Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, and Apple Books
- Print & Digital Ready Files prepared for paperback, hardcover, and eBook formats
Book a Free Children’s Book Publishing Consultation
Let’s talk about your story, characters, and goals. In this session, we’ll help you map out a clear publishing path tailored to your project.
What to Expect:- A 30-minute consultation to review your manuscript and vision
- Discussion of illustration needs and layout style
- Overview of suitable publishing platforms and formats
- Transparent pricing and realistic timelines
- A step-by-step plan from manuscript to final book
Trusted by First-Time and Experienced Children’s Authors
We’ve helped teachers, parents, and creatives bring their stories to life—ensuring every detail is handled with care and professionalism.
Why Clients Trust Ottenheimer Publications:
- Family-Friendly Process Supportive, clear, and collaborative from start to finish
- Educational Awareness Designed with child development and parent engagement in mind
- Illustration Experience Familiar with picture book structure and visual storytelling flow
- Complete Support From layout and formatting to launch and beyond
Authors Share Their Children’s Book Publishing Experience
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Emma Raleigh
Author of Freddie Finds a WayMy story finally came to life exactly how I imagined it—bright, fun, and perfectly formatted for young readers.
Rated 4.5/5.0
Markus Jin
Author of Leo’s Big First DayThe Ottenheimer team helped me with every step, from working with an illustrator to getting the book up on Amazon.
Rated 4.5/5.0
Claire Benson
Author of Naptime for NellieThey understood the rhythm and tone needed for a children’s book. The result is a polished, professional book I’m proud to share with families.
Rated 4.5/5.0
Emma Raleigh
Author of Freddie Finds a WayMy story finally came to life exactly how I imagined it—bright, fun, and perfectly formatted for young readers.
Rated 4.5/5.0
Markus Jin
Author of Leo’s Big First DayThe Ottenheimer team helped me with every step, from working with an illustrator to getting the book up on Amazon.
Rated 4.5/5.0
Claire Benson
Author of Naptime for NellieThey understood the rhythm and tone needed for a children’s book. The result is a polished, professional book I’m proud to share with families.
Rated 4.5/5.0
Your Children’s Book Publishing Questions Answered
No. We can help connect you with professional illustrators or work with the artwork you already have.
Yes. We format for both print and digital, ensuring each version is child- and parent-friendly.
Absolutely. We follow each platform’s guidelines and test all files before launch.
Not at all. We’ll handle all formatting and layout requirements for you.
Yes. We offer additional services for marketing and visibility after publishing.