What kind of authors do you work with?

We work with writers of children’s stories who want to self-publish a professional book. Our services are especially suited to first-time and indie authors who want guidance through the whole process.

What is included in your children’s book package?

Our packages can include illustration, editing, cover design, formatting, KDP publishing support, and other creative services. The ultimate package also includes an audiobook, animated trailer, social media adverts, and dedicated project management.

Can you help me publish through KDP?

Yes. We provide KDP publishing support as part of our children’s book publishing services, helping you prepare your book for self-publication.

Do you offer payment plans?

Yes. Reserve your studio time with a £495 deposit, followed by three instalments linked to agreed project milestones. These payments are milestone-based, rather than necessarily monthly. Children’s book projects take at least around three months and often longer, so the payment schedule follows your creative journey.

How can your team support me during my project?

Our services are designed to give you support from the creative stage through to publication. You will have a dedicated project manager to help keep everything on track.

Are you a traditional publisher?

No. BWU provides creative services to help you self-publish your children’s book. Our team supports you with editing, illustration, design and formatting, while you keep creative control and 100% of your royalties.

Do I keep my royalties?

Yes. You retain 100% of your royalties and creative control. BWU provides the agreed creative services to prepare your book for self-publication.

Do I need a finished manuscript?

No. You can contact us with an idea, a half-written story or a finished manuscript. If your story is still developing, our team can discuss the most suitable next step. Developmental editing is an optional paid add-on, rather than part of standard editing.

Everything You Need to Bring Your Book to Life

We’re a small, independent team of passionate illustrators, editors and designers who believe every story deserves a personal touch. We never use AI-generated illustrations.

Instead, every book begins with hand-drawn character designs inspired by your story, before our talented artists bring each page to life with beautiful, original illustrations.

You'll have a dedicated creative team along with a project manager specifically for your book and together, we create a truly unique children’s book, ready for you to self-publish.

EXPLORE OUR PACKAGES

A Package for Every Story!

Have an idea, a half-written story or a finished manuscript? Wherever you are in your writing journey, we’re here to help bring your children’s book to life.

Our creative team takes care of everything from professional editing and hand-drawn illustrations to book design and formatting, creating a beautiful book that’s ready to self-publish.

YOUR STORY. YOUR BOOK. YOUR ROYALTIES.

Unlike traditional publishing arrangements, you retain 100% of your royalties and creative control. We’re your creative team, helping you make your publishing dream a reality.

Explore our three packages below, or speak to us about creating something bespoke.

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Starter
Pack
Up to 500 Words
£1,895

Perfect for shorter stories and first-time authors! Everything you need to turn your manuscript into a beautifully illustrated, professionally designed children's book.

✓ Up to 500 words
✓ 12 illustrated interior pages*
✓ Illustrated front & back cover
✓ 2 activity pages
✓ Standard editing & book design
✓ Print & Kindle formatting...

See Everything Included ✓ Dedicated Project Manager ✓ Up to 500 words ✓ 12 illustrated interior pages ✓ Illustrated front & back cover ✓ 2 activity pages ✓ Standard line editing ✓ Cover & title design ✓ Interior / print formatting ✓ Kindle eBook edition ✓ 2 static promotional adverts ✓ KDP publishing guide ✓ IngramSpark publishing guide *mix of single and double spreads depending on what works best for your story

EXPLORE PACKAGE

Authors’
Favourite
Up to 1000 Words

£2,695

The Full
Works
Up to 1500 Words
£3,495

For bigger stories and even bigger dreams! Our most complete package, with extra illustrations, animated promotions and a professional audiobook.

✓ Up to 1,500 words
✓ 22 illustrated interior pages*
✓ Illustrated cover & 2 activity pages
✓ Standard editing & book design
✓ 1 animated promotional GIF

✓ 30-second trailer
✓ Audiobook up to 1,500 words...

See Everything Included ✓ Dedicated Project Manager ✓ Up to 1,500 words ✓ 22 illustrated interior pages ✓ Illustrated front & back cover ✓ 2 activity pages ✓ Standard editing ✓ Cover & title design ✓ Interior / print formatting ✓ Kindle eBook edition ✓ 2 static promotional adverts ✓ KDP publishing guide ✓ IngramSpark publishing guide ✓ 1 animated promotional GIF ✓ 30-second animated book trailer ✓ Audiobook up to 1,500 words *mix of single and double spreads depending on what works best for your story

EXPLORE PACKAGE

Not sure which package suits your story? Our team will happily help you choose.

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Brenna Dubinsky
"Amazing Experience!"

"Luisa and our illustrator, Eve, were an incredible team to collaborate with! The book creation process was handled with utmost patience and precision. I wholeheartedly recommend this company to anyone seeking to bring their book vision to life!"

See What Our Authors Have To Say

Chrissy Recchiuti,
"My second experience was just as amazing as first"

My second experience working with Bear With Us Productions has been the same as the first: amazing! They are so thorough, communicative and just generally nice to work with. I am so pleased with the quality of the illustrations and formatting. I chose the standard package but then based on how the book was going to be laid out, they suggested adding a few more pages. This was the best suggestion to make the story and illustrations flow better and for the pages not to be too crowded. They just really know what they are doing and I am so thankful a friend recommended them to me years ago! You will not be disappointed,

Nikki Lewis
"Faultless, friendly, and professional perfectionists!"

Not really sure what the entire team at Bear With Us Productions create can be put into words!! This is my fourth book that Andy and co have illustrated, designed and formatted for me and once again I am blown away by the expertise, the quality and the enjoyment of working with them once again. I am convinced they never sleep as every question that I had was answered almost immediately. So much care and attention to detail has gone into every book, I am very very aware that I would not have one, let alone four incredibly beautiful books that are holding their own commercially and most importantly bringing so much joy to myself as the author and all my readers. My first book that Bear with us productions created-Tilda finds her rainbow has just won two prestigious awards and every wish of becoming 'an author' has been fulfilled by the professional, friendly work ethic from Andy and his team. Huge huge thanks to you all.

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Why Choose Us?

AWARD WINNING COMPANY

Recognised creative expertise.

100% HUMAN-CRAFTED

Real illustrators. No AI-generated artwork.

CREATIVE CONTROL

Your story, your vision.

TRANSPARENT PRICING

Clear packages and agreed costs.

PROJECT MANAGER

Personal guidance throughout.

Spread the Cost as Your Book Comes to Life

Reserve your studio time with a £495 deposit.

The remaining balance is divided into three instalments linked to agreed project milestones.
Payments follow your creative journey, rather than being standardised. Children’s books take at least around three months to create, and many authors choose to take longer.