You have a story to tell a child
Make a picture book for ages 3–7, or a bedtime story if it should end calmly in bed.
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Seven kinds of book, one workspace
Every book type comes with the length, trim size, paper and art styles that suit it. Pick the one closest to your idea; you can adjust the print settings later.
Coloring book maker
Clean black line art with closed shapes, one design per page and blank backs so markers don't bleed through.
- All ages
- 8–40 designs
- 8.5 × 11 in
Activity & puzzle books
Mazes and word searches on any theme, with a printed answer key at the back. Puzzle pages cost no credits.
- Ages 6+
- 10–60 puzzles
- 8.5 × 11 in
Picture book maker
A short story told one scene per page, with characters described once so they stay consistent.
- Ages 3–7
- 12–30 pages
- 8.5 × 8.5 in
Bedtime stories
Calm, read-aloud stories that slow down page by page, in soft pastel or paper cut-out art.
- Ages 2–6
- 12–30 pages
- 8.5 × 8.5 in
Novel & short story writer
A chapter-by-chapter outline you approve, then full chapters typeset in a classic book layout with a painted cover.
- Adults
- 6–24 chapters
- 6 × 9 or 5 × 8 in
Early chapter books
Short chapters, larger type and simple sentences for new readers aged 6 to 9.
- Ages 6–9
- 5–12 chapters
- 6 × 9 in
Side-by-side
Book types compared
Length ranges are what Bookhatch makes per book. KDP's own minimum is 24 pages for a paperback, and title, answer key and end pages count toward it.
| Book type | Readers | Length | Default trim | Paper and ink | Art styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coloring book | All ages | 8–40 designs | 8.5 × 11 in | White, black ink | 12 line-art |
| Activity & puzzle book | Ages 6+ | 10–60 puzzles | 8.5 × 11 in | White, black ink | 6 line-art |
| Picture book | Ages 3–7 | 12–30 pages | 8.5 × 8.5 in | White, premium color | 15 illustration |
| Bedtime story | Ages 2–6 | 12–30 pages | 8.5 × 8.5 in | White, premium color | 15 illustration |
| Novel | Adults | 6–24 chapters | 6 × 9 in | Cream, black ink | 12 cover |
| Novella & short stories | Adults | 3–10 stories | 5 × 8 in | Cream, black ink | 12 cover |
| Early chapter book | Ages 6–9 | 5–12 chapters | 6 × 9 in | White, black ink | 10 illustration |
Which to choose
Start from the reader
You want to test a niche cheaply
A coloring book or activity book is the lowest-cost way to try a theme, from about $0.64 of credits.
You have a plot in your head
Use the AI novel writer for adult fiction, or an early chapter book for readers aged 6–9.
FAQ
Questions about book types
Can I change the trim size of a book type?
Yes. Each type starts on the size most common for it, and you can switch to another supported KDP trim size and paper before you export. The cover and spine are resized to match.
Which book type is cheapest to make?
Activity books, because puzzles are built by code and cost no credits. A 20-puzzle book is about 107 credits. Coloring books come next at 15 credits per design.
Can one book mix types, such as a story with coloring pages?
Not yet. Each book uses one type. Many publishers make a picture book and a matching coloring book from the same characters and sell them as a set.
Are more book types coming?
Yes. Journals and more puzzle types are planned. The book types listed here are the ones available today.
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