Friendship Picture Book for Toddlers
Budget: $250 – $750 USD
I want to publish a warm, engaging picture book that introduces the idea of friendship to children aged 2-5. The story should be simple enough for a toddler’s attention span, yet lively and memorable for repeated bedtime readings. Think gentle rhythm, a touch of rhyme (where it feels natural), and plenty of playful dialogue parents can bring to life aloud.
Here’s the vision: a 24–28 page picture book, 500–700 words total, celebrating how young friends help, share, and include one another. The language must be age-appropriate, with just enough repetition for toddlers to chime in. I’m picturing bright, colorful illustrations bursting with energy, so please weave clear art notes into the manuscript that show where each scene begins, the mood, and any important visual details. If you also illustrate, feel free to flag that in your bid, but the written story with illustration briefs is the essential deliverable.
Acceptance criteria
• Original manuscript (Word or Google Docs) suitable for ages 2-5
• Page-by-page illustration briefs specifying setting, characters, and palette cues (bright and colorful)
• Friendly title ideas plus a 1-sentence back-cover blurb
• Unlimited small revisions until the story flows smoothly aloud and meets the age level
All rights to the text will transfer to me upon final payment. I’m excited to read your sample lines or links to previous toddler-level stories and get this friendship adventure underway!
Here’s the vision: a 24–28 page picture book, 500–700 words total, celebrating how young friends help, share, and include one another. The language must be age-appropriate, with just enough repetition for toddlers to chime in. I’m picturing bright, colorful illustrations bursting with energy, so please weave clear art notes into the manuscript that show where each scene begins, the mood, and any important visual details. If you also illustrate, feel free to flag that in your bid, but the written story with illustration briefs is the essential deliverable.
Acceptance criteria
• Original manuscript (Word or Google Docs) suitable for ages 2-5
• Page-by-page illustration briefs specifying setting, characters, and palette cues (bright and colorful)
• Friendly title ideas plus a 1-sentence back-cover blurb
• Unlimited small revisions until the story flows smoothly aloud and meets the age level
All rights to the text will transfer to me upon final payment. I’m excited to read your sample lines or links to previous toddler-level stories and get this friendship adventure underway!