Writing a children’s book is one thing. Turning it into something a child wants to pick up and read again is another job entirely. That job is design.
If you are searching for a children’s book designer in Melbourne, chances are you already have a manuscript, or close to one. Maybe you have a rough idea of what the pages should look like. Maybe you have nothing yet, just words and a hope that someone can bring them to life.
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- what it is
Either way, that is where we come in. Purple Giraffe Press works with authors, parents, teachers, and small publishers across Melbourne to design children’s books that look as good as the story reads. We handle illustration, layout, covers, and everything in between.
We are not a big agency with a long list of services you will never use. We are a small team that focuses on one thing: children’s books. That means every project gets proper attention, not a rushed template.
- what we offer
Every page tells two stories: the words and the pictures. Our illustrators work closely with your text to create characters and scenes that feel warm, expressive, and right for the age group you are writing for. Whether you need a full set of illustrations for a picture book or a handful of spot images to break up chapters, our book illustration services in Melbourne are built around your story, not a generic style.
Good layout is something readers never notice, because it works. Text sits where it should. Pictures breathe. Nothing feels cramped or confusing. As a children’s book layout designer, I think about how a page will actually be read aloud or flipped through by small hands, not just how it looks on a screen.
A cover has one job. It has to make someone stop scrolling or stop walking past a shelf and pick the book up. As a children’s book cover designer in Melbourne, we design covers that suit the story inside, not just a trend that will look dated in two years.
Colouring books need a different kind of thought. Lines have to be clean and simple enough for small hands, but still interesting enough to hold attention. As a colouring book designer for kids in Melbourne, we build pages that are fun to fill in, whether the book is for retail, a school fundraiser, or a personal project.
If you are publishing through Amazon, the technical side matters just as much as the pretty side. Files need to be set up correctly, or your book can end up with awkward margins, blurry images, or rejected uploads. We work as children’s book designers for Amazon KDP in Melbourne, so your print and ebook files are ready to go without back-and-forth guesswork.
- who we help
We design for a wide range of people, including:
- what to look for
Anyone can open design software. Not everyone understands what makes a children’s book work. Here is what we think separates a solid children’s book designer from someone just filling pages.
If you are trying to work out who the best children’s book designer in Melbourne is for your project, ask to see examples of finished books, not just illustrations on their own. A finished book tells you far more about how someone thinks through a whole project.
- why it matters
Adult books can get away with plain formatting. Children’s books cannot. A child is often looking at pictures before they can read a single word, so the design is doing a huge amount of the storytelling.
Some of the things we think about on every project:
Get any of these wrong, and the book can feel confusing or amateurish, even if the story itself is strong. Get them right, and the story gets the chance to shine the way it deserves to.
- how it works
Send through your text and any notes on the style or feel you are picturing. If you already have illustrations, send those too.
We look at the length of your book, how many illustrations are needed, and what kind of formatting you want. Then we send you a clear quote before any work starts. No surprise costs later.
Our team gets to work on illustrations, layout, or both, depending on what you need. You will see drafts along the way, not just a finished product at the end.
You look over the draft pages and tell us what is working and what needs changing. We make revisions until the book feels right.
Once you are happy, we deliver print ready and digital files, formatted correctly for print or for platforms like Amazon KDP.
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- why choose us
A few simple things set our Melbourne children’s book design apart.
The Purple Giraffe Press TeamAustralian Children’s Publisher This is not a side project for us. It is the only kind of book we design.
You will know the cost before we start, not after.
No time zone confusion, no guessing who you are actually working with.
Your book is not just another file to us. We want it to turn out the way you imagined it.
No jargon, no confusing back and forth. Just clear updates and honest answers.
- author love
- pricing
Pricing depends on a few things, including how many pages your book has, how many illustrations you need, whether you need a cover, layout, or both, and how much revision work is involved.
Because every book is different, we do not use a fixed price list. Instead, we look at your project and send you a clear, upfront quote before anything begins. You will always know what you are paying for and why.
- explore more
We sharpen your pacing and clarity while keeping your unique voice at the centre of the story
Learn more about EditingWe create front, back, and spine layouts that grab a reader’s attention. Unlike many publishing companies for children’s books, we show you enuinely different options rather than just colour swaps
Learn more about Book Cover DesignHonest, affordable promotion that gets your children’s book seen and loved on Amazon, Kindle, and beyond
Learn more about Book PromotionWe take care of the logistics, ISBNs, and platform registrations so you don’t have to learn the technicalities from scratch
Learn more about Book Publishing ManagementWe match you with an artist who understands your characters and work through sketches together before any final painting begins
Learn more about Custom IllustrationsWe build clean, functional sites that help readers and event organisers find you easily
Learn more about Author Websites- get in touch
Share your idea or manuscript and we will come back within one business day with a friendly, no-pressure plan and a free estimate.
We usually reply within one business day.
- ready when you are
If you have a manuscript sitting on your desktop and no idea how to turn it into a real book, we would love to help. Send us your story and tell us what you are picturing. We will take it from there.
Get in touch with Purple Giraffe Press today for a free, no-obligation quote.
- good to know
Honest answers to the questions Melbourne authors ask us most. If yours is not here, a quick consultation will cover it.
Book a Free Consultation →Our children’s book design service in Melbourne can include illustration, page layout, cover design, typography, print formatting, and ebook preparation, depending on what your book needs.
Yes. If you already have the story written, we can help turn it into a visually engaging children’s book with suitable illustrations, page structure, and a professional cover.
Yes. We create custom children’s book illustrations based on your story, characters, setting, and target age group. The artwork is designed to support the mood and message of the book.
Yes. Our Melbourne children’s book design team can prepare your book so it looks polished, readable, and suitable for publishing platforms such as Amazon KDP and other print or digital options.
Yes. If you only need a children’s book cover, we can design a front cover that suits your story, audience, title, and publishing format.
Yes. We work on picture books, colouring books, activity books, storybooks, and other children’s book formats. Each design is created around the age group and purpose of the book.
You can start by sharing your manuscript, book idea, preferred illustration style, and any examples you like. From there, we can guide you through the next steps and provide a clear quote.