Affordable custom children's book printing for authors

Make every star in your children's book shine in vibrant color with the best print quality in the business

Colorful and durable children's books printed by OnPress for self-publishing authors.

Print a children's book in as fast as 2 days

No matter your trim size or quantity, we're here to help you create top-quality books in just a few days. Explore our industry-leading turnaround times for children's book printing:

QUANTITY	PAPERBACK	HARDCOVER
1-24	1 day	2 days
25-500	2 days	3 days
501-1,500	3 days	4 days
1,501-5,000	4 days	5 days
5,001-10,000	8 days	9 days
10,001+	Contact Us	Contact Us

Production turnaround times are estimated in business days

As low as $3.46 per book

Based on 100 books in 8.5" x 8.5" trim size

Get a custom price

Because we print our own books on hyper-efficient, roll-fed presses, our prices are tough to beat. In fact, we are so confident our prices are the most competitive in the printing industry that we offer you our price match promise. If you find a lower price for an identical book and quantity, we'll match it.

Available in these popular trim sizes:

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Delight readers of all ages with beautiful children's books printed in radiant colors on your choice of paper stock and cover finishes. Whether you opt for a sturdy hardcover book or a flexible softcover for your title, our printing service will help you set imaginations in motion with a one-of-a-kind premium kid’s book.

Your full-color illustrated picture book, toddler book, storybook, or chapter book will captivate children and parents, and high-quality, resilient printed books from OnPress will be around to thrill generations of young readers to come.

And since we print and bind our children's books in-house here in the U.S., we offer benefits most other printers can't, like ultra-thin, 24-page books for those extra short stories, and non-toxic inks — just in case a reader decides to actually get a taste of your story. You'll get the highest quality of book printing and binding styles at the lowest prices — and we'll deliver your books faster than you can say Rumpelstiltskin (almost).

Print your books

Marisa De Astis
Author, Sit Down, Luna!

I have had an incredible experience with OnPress. While researching alternative printers, I found OnPress' prices to be comparable, and their response time was the most timely and efficient. I felt like I had a personalized team that was there for me and me alone! I was thrilled with the quality of my children's book when I received my first proof, and I was even more thrilled when, prior to shipping a bulk order, the team alerted me that there were six books that didn't meet their standards, so I had the option of having them shipped later or getting a refund. My previous printer sent numerous copies with awful mistakes and denied any refund or new copies. I was left with books that I could not sell. I am very pleased with my OnPress experience and would recommend them for your printing needs.

Cover design and interior formatting
to elevate your book

Create the perfect book from the inside out. From crafting a captivating book cover design to designing a beautiful book layout that keeps your readers engaged, the expert cover designers and book formatting wizards at OnPress have you covered.
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What makes our children's books better than the rest?

Top-notch printing quality

Our dry toner ink presses produce a crisp, bright image that other printers can't top for high-quality printing (we never use inferior inkjet technology)

Exceptional book covers

Our book covers are finished with a durable gloss or matte laminate and are protected from the wear of everyday handling

Premium paper stock

We offer a broad range of premium paper in natural, opaque, and glossy finishes. It's FSC-certified and sustainably harvested.

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Discover the OnPress difference

We only print books – nothing but books – seriously

Lightning-fast printing

Books are printed in our state-of-the-art facility outside of Philadelphia. Our books are printed in-house and never outsourced. Most books can be ready in just 2-5 days, so you won't have to wait long to see your work in print.

A convenient process

Our frictionless ordering experience ensures a simple, stress-free process. We make the experience convenient for you, and we can accommodate split shipments to help save time and money. If questions come up, our support team is easy to reach and ready to help.

Unbeatable prices

Never fear about overpaying for books. Our hyper-efficient, roll-fed presses allow for low production costs, and we pass those savings on to you. Plus, if you find a lower price for an identical book, we'll match it.

Impeccable quality

Our books are created by G7-certified master printers, which helps us maintain color consistency and create pristine products. Every order includes a complimentary prepress review. Our team meticulously examines your files and will alert you to any issues. You can order with confidence and know that your books will be error-free.

Satisfaction guaranteed

If you're unhappy with your book, we will work with you until you are. This 100% satisfaction guarantee is our promise to you.