Free Children's Book Cover Templates
14 free children's book cover templates, ready for print. Browse the children's cover layout examples below, pick one, type your title, and SparkPrep sizes the whole cover (front, spine and back) to your book.
Open the Children's templatesChildren's cover layout examples
Shown with a sample title. In Cover Studio every template shows your own title and author name.
What makes a great children's cover
Children's book covers are bright, round and playful. Big friendly fonts and happy colors catch a child's eye, and a parent's too.
- Round, friendly fonts like Fredoka are easy for kids to read.
- Bright primary colors catch the eye.
- Leave room for your illustration. It's the star of a picture book.
- Keep the title short and large.
Fonts and colors in these templates
| Style | Title font | Second font | Colors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow | Fredoka | Nunito |
All fonts are free Google Fonts with open licenses, so you can use them on a book you sell.
Why these templates don't get rejected
- Every template is built on your book's real cover: back, spine and front, sized for your trim size, page count and paper.
- Works for Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, Barnes & Noble Press and Lulu.
- Text stays inside the safe area, nothing sits in the barcode box, and spine text stays on the spine.
- 333 free fonts, your own photos, and an optional AI cover designer.
- Designing is free. A free preview download is included. The full-size print-ready file comes with a SparkPrep book.
Make your children's cover now
Open Cover Studio with the Children's templates ready. Enter your trim size and page count, pick a template, and change anything you like. When your book is ready, SparkPrep checks the cover and inside pages against your printer's rules.
Design my cover free Check my spine widthQuick answers
What font is best for a children's book cover?
Round, friendly fonts like Fredoka or Nunito. They're easy to read and feel playful.
Can I put my own illustration on the cover?
Yes. Upload your art in Cover Studio and place it on any template. Make sure it's 300 DPI at print size.
Will these templates fit my book's spine?
Yes. Each template is built on your book's real cover size, so the spine matches your page count and paper for KDP, IngramSpark, Barnes & Noble Press or Lulu.
Other genres
Thriller & MysteryRomanceFantasySci-FiHorrorLiterary FictionMemoir & BiographyNon-fiction & BusinessSelf-help & FaithPoetryWestern & Historical
Free tools for your cover
- KDP cover size calculator and template
- Image DPI checker (is your photo sharp enough?)
- Book cover dimensions by trim size
- Print rejection fix guides
SparkPrep is an independent tool and is not affiliated with Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, Barnes & Noble Press or Lulu.