Children's book Book Cover Art Gallery

You'll See

Dr. Janine A Wilson

Designed by Rodney H.

Available to hire ⏺

"The cover design symbolizes the strength of family bonds, with the girls stepping into the world surrounded by positivity, confidence, and grace. They are encouraged to embrace their talents and appearance to achieve their aspirations. What stands out is the texture of the illustration, the color palette, and the typography, bringing the characters to life. Their height, hair, style, and setting combine to inspire their unique story."

A Good Day For A Hike

Jen Congdon

Designed by Michele T.

Available to hire ⏺

"For this cover, I chose a classic serif font that remained easy to read without overpowering the playful artwork. This clean, readable typography complements the joyful illustrations, achieving a harmonious balance between visual charm and timeless design. The result is a cover that feels both fresh and classic, appealing to young readers while maintaining a sophisticated, enduring look."

The Day I Had a Dinosaur

Ashley Wall

Designed by Vaughan D.

Available to hire ⏺

"The picture book captures children imagining themselves playing with large construction vehicles, like bulldozers. The cover features the main character enjoying a bulldozer, creating an exciting visual that hints at the fun story inside. With the trend of strong characters on covers, especially for small online thumbnails, I focused on using bold colors and a clean design. Strong illustrations and text design were emphasized to ensure the cover stands out and reflects the story."

Bodhi's Little Big Soul

Jessica Geltz

Designed by Taylor B.

Available to hire ⏺

Samah The Seed

Sarah Gowayed

Designed by Amanda L.

Available to hire ⏺

"In the cover for Samah the Seed, I wanted to create a richness of colour and the feeling of closeness that Samah has with her Baba. It was important to convey the underlying theme of spirituality without being too specific, so the glowing light coming from the top right was added to reference God in a way that all readers could relate to. The book title was hand drawn so that it could appear to be connected to the plant and further reiterate the growth for Samah throughout the book."

My Mom's Got No Qualms

Blake Carey

Designed by Mariana O.

Available to hire ⏺

"For this cover, I aimed to convey joy, playfulness, and the special times we share with our families, especially moms. I chose a bright, cheerful color palette to reflect these emotions. The illustrations, inspired by the animals the author’s children love, capture young readers' emotions with big eyes and smiles. The typography enhances the playful tone with bright, contrasting colors, and textures add to the overall feel. It's a fun, engaging cover for both kids and grown-ups."

Eternal Seas (The Relic Hunters)

Lexi Rees

Designed by Florian G.

Available to hire ⏺

"We aimed to convey adventure, danger, and establish a fantasy world with young heroes. Middle-grade stories often use detailed, figurative illustrations, but I suggested a more graphic style inspired by cut paper. The colors are strikingly powerful and they are rarely used in this book category. The logo stands out beautifully, even as a thumbnail. Despite the amount of information depicted, the image remains very easy to read."

Henry Knows Best

Emily Learing

Designed by Denise T.

Available to hire ⏺

"Henry is self-centered and needs to change if he wants friends. To convey this, I designed a cover showing him holding the ball to himself in a team game. Moreover, all elements of the illustration and fonts are centered around Henry, emphasizing that it's 'all about him.' To make the cover stand out, I focused on the color palette, legibility, clear communication, and delivering a strong message."

Luna's Walk During April Showers

Leslie Salazar

Designed by Aline B.

Available to hire ⏺

The cover portrays Luna joyfully exploring nature on a rainy day, capturing the book’s theme of finding beauty in rain-soaked surroundings. My signature whimsy and cuteness are evident in the detailed, nature-focused backgrounds, appealing to both young readers and their parents. The umbrella with the book's title adds a charming touch, symbolizing protection and enjoyment during a rainy day’s adventure while making the title stand out in a cute way.

The Case of the Missing Cheese

Lisa C. Mitchell

Designed by Caitlin B. A.

Available to hire ⏺

"For this Middle Grade, the author and I wanted to find the right balance of whimsy and mystery 一 nothing too "kiddy" and nothing too scary. The carnival is an important setting in the book, and this audience usually responds well to character-based covers, so I put together a narrative image that included enigmatic body language with slightly discordant but vibrant colors that aligns with the genre while still intriguing the reader to find out more."

Aqua Paws

Patricia Allieri

Designed by Stella M.

Available to hire ⏺

"The approach for this cover was to blend two distinct worlds—above and below water, reflecting the cat's everyday life and his adventure destination—in a playful yet serene way. The goal was to create an atmosphere that highlights the cat's curiosity and the underwater scene, with an environmental theme. Textured typography ensures the title is always legible while being playfully integrated into the illustration. Also, the contrasting colors capture kids' attention and make the cover dynamic."

All My Colors

L T James

Designed by Kelsey M.

Available to hire ⏺

THE ONE WE LEFT BEHIND

Sara Coven

Designed by Taylor B.

Available to hire ⏺

Otis Has a Bad Day

Rebecca Ensign

Designed by Stella M.

Available to hire ⏺

"The concept for this cover, which I both designed and illustrated, centers on the typography and the idea of the main character 'patching things up,' creating a hopeful tone despite the title and Otis' expression. Bright, contrasting colors draw the eye, making the cover engaging for the target audience. The inclusion of funny little critters adds charm while introducing side characters that enhance the book's fun and entertaining atmosphere."

Rieden Reece and the Final Flower

Matt Guzman

Designed by Kim D.

Available to hire ⏺

The Big Prince

Yordanka Minkova

Designed by caterina b.

Available to hire ⏺

The Big Yank (Splash!)

Sandy Hoag

Designed by Anne G.

Available to hire ⏺

The Hope Seed

Ellen Paton

Designed by Stella M.

Available to hire ⏺

"The design for this cover was meant to enhance the vibrant, swirling colors of the illustration and ensure the title stands out while at the same time sharing the same flowing lines of the branches. The slightly uneven, hand-drawn style of the letters evokes the feeling of a story that is both magical and full of wonder."

The Mess Monster

Jessica Marie

Designed by Nicholas Child

Available to hire ⏺

"For this cover, the goal was to create a fun, messy design that's both vivid and age-appropriate. The illustration needed to be playful yet distinct in style. It was necessary to have a bold font that was practical for picture book but also that hinted at what the book was about. I used a dynamic font with suitable illustrations around the title, but to ensure they didn’t distract from the font."

Southland Academy for Supernatural Youth

Sandra Tentler & Wren Tentler

Designed by Diego A.

Available to hire ⏺

The Orangutan Rescue Gang

Joyce Major

Designed by Steve M.

Available to hire ⏺

"I try to convey the essence of the story or capture a moment when designing a book cover. The idea of the main characters hand in hand with the Orangutan gives a connection of love and protection which echoes throughout the book. The typography, colour and style gives a nod to the old adventure books and encapsulates the journey they are on."