Children’s Book Printing — Bright Colour, Durable Finishes (No Minimum Order)

Create picture books kids will love with vivid digital colour, sturdy paper choices and bindings built for frequent reading. There is no minimum order quantity, and we ship Australia-wide.

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Why Choose Us for Children’s Books

  • No minimum order quantity — print only what you need.
  • Vivid, calibrated colour for illustrations and photography.
  • Sturdy stocks and bindings suited to frequent handling.
  • Fast schedules and reliable AU-wide delivery.

Popular Formats

Soft Cover Picture Books

Professional paperbacks with a square spine and laminated cover. Great for storytime titles and classroom sets.

Saddle-Stitched Picture Books

Slim, stapled booklets ideal for short stories and early readers. Neat finish and excellent value.

Spiral & Wire-Bound Activity Books

Opens flat for colouring and activities. Add heavier covers for durability and optional tabbed sections.

Child-Friendly Papers & Finishes

Paper Choices

Choose uncoated for a natural feel, satin for balanced clarity, or gloss for punchy colour. We’ll recommend thickness to suit page count and handling.

Cover Protection

Gloss or matte lamination protects covers from scratches and marks while giving a professional look and feel.

Popular Trim Sizes (Custom available)

Favourites for picture books include 8 × 8", 8.5 × 8.5", 7 × 10" and 8 × 10", plus A4 (210 × 297mm). We also print custom sizes, including larger squares like 250 × 250mm and 300 × 300mm.

How Pricing Works

  • No minimum order quantity
  • Trim size & total page count
  • Black & white vs colour pages
  • Paper selection, cover lamination & binding

Get itemised pricing with the Premium Soft Cover, Saddle Stitched or Spiral/Wire/Comb calculators, or start with an Unbound Proof.

File Setup & Proofing

Print-Ready PDFs

Export single pages with embedded fonts and add 3 mm bleed on full-bleed pages. Keep small text and details clear of trim and folds.

Colour Checks & Proofs

Order an Unbound Proof to confirm colour vibrancy, pagination and trim before your full order.

Turnarounds & Delivery

Digital production keeps schedules tight for launch dates, school terms and events. Books are securely packed and delivered Australia-wide.

Who It’s For

Authors, illustrators, schools and community groups creating picture books, early readers, activity books and classroom resources—without large minimums.

FAQs

Is there a minimum order?

No minimum order quantity. Order the exact number you need and reorder anytime.

What bindings work best for kids’ books?

Soft cover for traditional picture books, saddle stitch for slim stories, and spiral/wire for activity-led titles that need to lie flat.

Can you help with size and paper selection?

Yes—share your audience and artwork style and we’ll recommend the ideal trim, stock and lamination.

Book Binding Options & Calculators — Paperback, Hardcover, Saddle Stitch, Spiral

Choose your binding, then price it instantly. For one-off orders see print on demand, or compare quantities on our short-run guide.

Paperback book printing — perfect bound example

Paperback Book Printing (Perfect Bound)

Trade-quality softcover. Up to ~700 pages on 80 gsm.

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Hardcover book printing — case binding options

Hardcover Book Printing (Case Bound)

Durable case-bound. Up to ~700 pages on 80 gsm.

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Saddle-stitched booklet printing — staples visible on spine

Saddle-Stitched Booklet Printing

Booklets and programs. Up to ~48 internal pages.

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Spiral and wire bound book printing — lay-flat workbooks

Spiral / Wire / Comb Book Printing

Lay-flat manuals and workbooks. ~10–300 pages.

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Popular book projects

Quick links to our most-requested specs and guides.

Children’s book printing Heavy stocks & durable covers Memoir book printing B/W or colour interiors Family history books Premium keepsake options A5 book printing Popular trim size Short-run book printing 50–500 copies Print on demand Order copies as needed Paperback book printing Perfect bound Hardcover book printing Case bound

How it works

How the book printing process works
Quote → Files → Proof → Print

Simple, fast, and expert help at every step.

  1. 1) Get an instant quote

    Choose binding, size, stock and quantity.

    Start a quote
  2. 2) Prepare your files

    Use our size guides and calculators for a perfect fit.

    Book sizes Spine calculator
  3. 3) Proof & go to print

    We email a proof. Approve online. Fast AU-wide delivery.

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Book file prep tools (sizes, spines, margins)

Book sizesTrim sizes & bleeds Spine width (Perfect)Paperbacks — quick calc Spine width (Hardcover)Case-bound — quick calc Book marginsInner/outer margins Saddle calcMultiples of 4 pages Wire / coil calcQuick capacity guide Author resourcesExport presets, checklists & FAQs

FAQs

What is the max page count on 80 gsm paper?

Paperback (perfect) and hardcover: typically up to 700 pages. Saddle stitched: up to 48 internal pages. Wire, coil or comb: about 10 to 300 pages depending on coil size.

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Is there a minimum order?

No minimum order. We specialise in short runs with AU wide delivery.

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How long does it take?

Typical flow: quote, file check, digital proof, print, dispatch. Timelines depend on specification and quantity.

What files do you accept?

Print ready PDF (fonts embedded, CMYK, 300 dpi images) with bleed and safe margins.

What sizes and margins should I use?

Use common sizes (A5, 6x9 in). Allow larger inner margins on thicker books to avoid gutter loss.

How do I calculate spine width?

Rule of thumb: spine_mm = (page_count / 2) x paper_caliper_mm.

Do you print children books, A5 or family history books?

Yes. Paperbacks, casebound keepsakes, and workbooks are all supported.

What is the cheapest way to print a book?

Minimise colour pages, choose common stocks (80–100 gsm text, 250–300 gsm cover), pick popular sizes (A5 / 6x9), and print at price breaks.

Australia-wide delivery

We ship everywhere in Australia with reliable carriers and careful packaging. You’ll receive tracking on dispatch and help with timelines when you request a quote.

  • Packing: shrink-wrapped bundles, corner protection, sturdy cartons; pallets for large runs.
  • Speed: standard and express options depending on spec and destination.
  • Tracking: emailed on dispatch; delivery windows confirmed at proof approval.
  • Split deliveries: ship copies to multiple addresses if required.
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