“Bring Riley’s Big Day at Itsy Bitsy Scholars to Life with Beautiful Illustrations!”

Typical professional illustration costs for a 32-page children’s book range from $2,000–$8,000 depending on:

• Style

• Artist experience

• Whether the author wants cover + layout included.

✨ About the Project

Hi, I’m Kelly, an early childhood provider consultant, educator, advocate, and author of Did You Say Baby? — and now, I’m bringing my second children’s book, Riley’s Big Day at Itsy Bitsy Scholars, to life!

This story celebrates early learning, friendship, and the joy of a child’s first day at a nurturing, high-quality childcare program. It’s designed to help young children feel confident and supported when entering a new environment.

To make this book truly shine, I’m raising funds to hire a talented illustrator who can bring Riley’s vibrant world to life with joy, diversity, and heart.

What the Funds Will Cover

• Professional illustrations for a 32-page picture book

• Book layout and formatting for print

• Cover design

• Kickstarter fees

• Printing and shipping

Please consider donating to this project! The manuscript has been completed and we are ready to move forward with adding some amazing illustrations.