Trade & Mass Market Kids’ Books
Bring on the formats! From board books to photo-driven nonfiction to graphic novels to activity kits, we’ll find the magic unique to each project and give it expression through eye-catching, intelligent design and top-notch illustrations and photos that illuminate, enhance, and complement the text. We’re pros at creating visual stories around both original IP and licensed properties and have worked with some of the most high-profile companies in publishing and entertainment.
Our custom services include:
Licensed Properties—Series, cover, and interior concepts and designs • Utilizing style guide art, key art, and other existing assets • Working with and art directing licensor-approved artists to create new artwork • Adapting existing branding across deliverables • Production and prepress
Original IP—Logo, series, cover, and interior concepts and designs • Sourcing and art directing of original illustration • Photo selection of stock photography • Developing branding across deliverables • Production and prepress
No matter what the project, when we collaborate with in-house teams, we really listen, so you can rest assured that from kickoff through approvals, what you want is what you’ll get!
LICENSED BOOKS & SERIES
Original BOOKS & SERIES
Featured Projects
Fly Guy Presents
This funny and fact-packed science series for Scholastic features favorite characters Buzz and Fly Guy as they explore the world around them. A mash-up of photos and original illustrations, this project was a true collaboration between the artist and designer from preliminary layouts through finished books.
The My Book Tween Series
These vibrant books were created for maximum tween-girl appeal. The unique personality of each section comes alive through visually cohesive artwork, color, and typography while themed spreads integrate quizzes and activities with a clever combination of stock illustrations and design elements. Pages that double as removable mini-posters perfect for adorning lockers and bedroom walls add to the fun!