For the past few weeks, I’ve been working with my book designer to pick a font and choose colors for the title text and main body text. It is such an exciting phase of the process to see the disparate elements finally mesh together!
The front cover is the first point of contact for potential readers. It should grab their attention and encourage them to pick up the book. A vibrant, engaging image that represents the story and appeals to children is crucial. The book’s title should stand out and be easily read, even from a distance.
The cover introduces the main character or characters, creating an immediate connection with the reader. The overall color scheme attracts attention and reflects the book’s mood or theme, while the art hints at the book’s content without revealing too much.
My cover art and text attempt to satisfy all of these requirements.
The back cover of a children’s picture book also plays a crucial role in attracting readers and selling the book. It should include enough information to pique curiosity without overloading the senses with too much information.
There is usually a brief, engaging description that captures the essence of the story and intrigues potential readers. Adding a couple of positive reviews can boost credibility and interest in the book.
The back cover features artwork that complements or extends the front cover design, creating a cohesive look that is visually appealing and consistent with the book’s theme. Here, my designer chose muted shades of green in the text and text boxes to echo the colors in the illustrations.
The main body of the book follows similar design elements, engaging the young reader while effectively telling the story. Striking the right balance between illustrations and text is essential. The text layout should make it easy to follow the narrative by guiding the reader’s eye across the page. Clear, appropriately sized fonts and good background contrast will ensure readability.
Other points to consider are incorporating enough white space around the illustrations to prevent eye fatigue, and varying the layout and image sizes to control pacing and maintain interest.
I hope I’ve piqued your curiosity enough that you’ll purchase your copy of Charlie and Sophie’s Great Escape when it launches on October 21st, 2024!
This is so exciting. You have done a great job making your book stand out for your launch day. I love how the dogs look like they are running right to me in their great escape.
Nice to learn more about the process, and see some of the pages of the book! I’m looking forward to reading and sharing it.