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A cover children want to pick up

Your cover is your book's first hello. We design a front, back, and spine that look great in hand, on a shelf, and as a tiny online thumbnail.

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- what it is

Designed to sell from every angle

Most readers meet your book as a small image on a screen before they ever hold it. A cover has to read clearly at thumbnail size and still feel special in print.

We balance character, color, and title typography, then prepare production ready files for paperback, hardcover, and ebook so nothing breaks at the printer.

  • A front cover built around bold, age right art
  • Back, spine, blurb, and barcode handled
  • Files ready for paperback, hardcover, and ebook
Book Cover Design for children's books at Purple Giraffe Press

- our catalog

Stories we have brought to life

Tilly's Rainbow Adventure by Jessica Schoettle Children Book

Tilly's Rainbow Adventure

by Jessica Schoettle

Whatever You Do, Don't Fall Asleep! by Ashlee Ridlon Children Book

Whatever You Do, Don't Fall Asleep!

by Ashlee Ridlon

100,000 Whys - The Big Journey for Curious Kids by Rayan Yale Children Book

100,000 Whys - The Big Journey for Curious Kids

by Rayan Yale

Sticks and Stones May Break My... by V Moua Children Book

Sticks and Stones May Break My...

by V Moua

I Am Not a Dinosaur! by V Moua Children Book

I Am Not a Dinosaur!

by V Moua

Don't Worry, Cookie. We'll Save You! by V Moua Children Book

Don't Worry, Cookie. We'll Save You!

by V Moua

The Ultimate Road Trip Activity Book For Kids 8-12 by Sophie Harbor Children Book

The Ultimate Road Trip Activity Book For Kids 8-12

by Sophie Harbor

The Ultimate Campfire Book for Kids by Bobby B. Loo Children Book

The Ultimate Campfire Book for Kids

by Bobby B. Loo

The Epic Science Challenge For Super Smart Kids by Charlie Maple Children Book

The Epic Science Challenge For Super Smart Kids

by Charlie Maple

The Mehrabian Rule for Kids by Jeffrey Kyle Children Book

The Mehrabian Rule for Kids

by Jeffrey Kyle

The Great Neurotrainer Workbook for Smart Kids by Gabriel Nedelcu Children Book

The Great Neurotrainer Workbook for Smart Kids

by Gabriel Nedelcu

The Worst Vacation Book in the Whole Entire World by Joey Acker Children Book

The Worst Vacation Book in the Whole Entire World

by Joey Acker

- how it works

Your Book Cover Design journey, step by step

Here is exactly how your project moves from first hello to finished book, one clear step at a time.

1

Brief

We learn your story, your audience, and any artwork you already have. The cover starts with what the book is really about. We talk about the feeling a reader should get at first glance. That brief guides every design choice.

2

Concepts

We explore a few distinct cover directions for look and feel. You see real options, not a single take it or leave it design. Each concept solves the brief in a different way. You compare before committing.

3

Direction

You choose the concept that feels right for your book. We lock the direction together before refining. This keeps the process focused and on budget. From here we go deep on one idea.

4

Design

We build the full front, back, and spine to print specification. Typography and layout are crafted, not generic. We make sure the title reads clearly and the character shines. Every element is placed with intent.

5

Refine

We polish details and adjust with your feedback. Small tweaks make a big difference at thumbnail size. We test the cover both small and large. The final design works everywhere your book appears.

6

Deliver

You receive print and ebook ready cover files. Everything is sized correctly for each format and printer. We include the exact versions you will need. Nothing breaks when it reaches production.

Purple Giraffe Press Book Cover Design

- why purple giraffe

First impressions that earn a second look

A cover has seconds to make a parent or a child stop and look. We balance character, color, and title so it works in hand and as a tiny thumbnail.

We design for every format you need and deliver production ready files, so nothing shifts or breaks at the printer.

- author love

Authors who said yes, and never looked back

★★★★★
“Who knew publishing could be this much fun? They handle the heavy lifting so I can focus on making kids laugh.”
Marcus BrambleThe Pigeon Who Lost His Bus Pass
★★★★★
“A truly exceptional design team. They understand that negative space and timing are everything in a picture book.”
Jonah ClayThe Hat That Wandered Off
★★★★★
“Purple Giraffe Press brings an unforgettable, vibrant quality to everything they touch. Total professionals.”
Dana SantiagoThe Adventures of Little Beacon
★★★★★
“The editing team helped me refine my rhymes without losing the charm. It is now a bedtime favourite across the country.”
Maria RossiThe Sleepy Little Owl
★★★★★
“Translating a classic song into a new book was tough, but their audio and design teams rocked it completely.”
Selina JauryMs. Macdonald Had a Farm
★★★★★
“An incredibly empowering experience. They give you the tools to succeed and you keep your rights.”
Vashti HarlowLittle Leaders, Big Dreams

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Our most popular services

Editing

Developmental and line editing that strengthens pacing, voice, clarity, and the read aloud rhythm kids respond to.

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Book Publishing

Full service publishing from manuscript to launch, with ISBN, print and ebook setup, and global distribution, while you keep 100% of royalties.

Learn more about Book Publishing

- good to know

Frequently asked questions.

Honest answers to the questions authors ask us most. If yours is not here, a quick consultation will cover it.

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01 Do you design hardcover and paperback?

Yes. We prepare covers for paperback, hardcover with or without a dust jacket, and ebook, each at the correct specification.

02 Can you use my existing illustrations?

Absolutely. We can build the cover from your book's art, or create new key art if the cover needs its own standout image.

03 Do you design the full cover or just the front?

The full cover: front, back, spine, blurb area, and barcode, set up for your print specification.

04 What if I do not have illustrations yet?

We can create key cover art, or work alongside our illustration service to develop it.

05 Will my cover work as a thumbnail?

Yes. We test the design at small sizes so the title and character read clearly in online stores.