Make Your Own Picture Book

Picture books succeed when text and art feel like one idea. Start with the story’s heartbeat—a small problem and a loving resolution—then design illustrations that echo the mood and focus of each page. The framework below keeps your book clear, cozy, and visually cohesive.

Outline → Draft → Visual plan → Illustrate

1. Write 10–20 single‑sentence beats from setup to cozy close.
2. Draft short, musical lines that are easy to read aloud.
3. Plan each spread: camera distance, focal point, and text safe area.
4. Lock a character and render illustrations in one style.

Design choices that help kids

• Favor clear silhouettes; busy shapes tire young eyes.
• Alternate close‑ups (feelings) with wide shots (discovery).
• Leave breathing room around text; let pictures carry their share.

Finish strong

Export images at 300 DPI sized to your trim, with bleed when required. Assemble a proof, read it aloud, and adjust spacing or contrast wherever attention drifts. Small refinements here pay off every time the book is re‑read.