You will get Cookbook & How-To Book Cover Design Print, KDP & eBook Ready
Project details
In a crowded cookbook and how-to market, your cover is doing the selling before a single recipe or instruction is ever read. A generic, poorly designed cover blends into the shelf and disappears in Amazon search results entirely.
I design premium cookbook and how-to book covers that are bold, appetizing, and strategically built to convert browsers into buyers, across print, Amazon KDP, and eBook platforms simultaneously. Every cover balances strong visual impact with clean professional typography layouts that communicate authority and trust at a glance.
What I Deliver
Complete front cover design, back cover layout, and spine, delivered at 300 DPI in CMYK, correctly formatted for Amazon KDP paperback, IngramSpark print distribution, and eBook platforms. All files include correct trim, bleed, and spine width calculations. Commercial usage rights included with every package
Why Authors Trust My Work
A great cookbook or how-to cover must instantly communicate its subject, appeal to its target audience, and look credible enough to compete with traditionally published titles. Every design decision I make, from color palette to composition, is built around those three goals.
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I design premium cookbook and how-to book covers that are bold, appetizing, and strategically built to convert browsers into buyers, across print, Amazon KDP, and eBook platforms simultaneously. Every cover balances strong visual impact with clean professional typography layouts that communicate authority and trust at a glance.
What I Deliver
Complete front cover design, back cover layout, and spine, delivered at 300 DPI in CMYK, correctly formatted for Amazon KDP paperback, IngramSpark print distribution, and eBook platforms. All files include correct trim, bleed, and spine width calculations. Commercial usage rights included with every package
Why Authors Trust My Work
A great cookbook or how-to cover must instantly communicate its subject, appeal to its target audience, and look credible enough to compete with traditionally published titles. Every design decision I make, from color palette to composition, is built around those three goals.
Order Now!
Genre
Arts, Cookbooks/Recipes, How To, Photography, Self-Help/WellnessDesign Style
PhotographicFile Format
AI, EPUB, JPG, MOBI, PDF, PNG, PSDWhat's included
| Service Tiers |
Starter
$50
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Standard
$150
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Advanced
$300
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|---|---|---|---|
| Delivery Time | 3 days | 5 days | 7 days |
Number of Revisions | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Number of Design Concepts | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Back & Spine Designs | - | ||
Source Files | - | - | |
3D Mockup | - | ||
Jacket Cover | - | - | - |
Audiobook Cover (ACX) | - | - |
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Folawe A.
Jan 26, 2026
Basic Website on Wix Platform
Ebunola is reliable, very supportive and collaborative with a clear vision and clear communication with her commitment to delivering quality project.
Will her her again.
Will her her again.
About Ebunola
Children's Book Illustrator| Character Design| Book Cover Design| KDP
Lagos, Nigeria - 12:49 pm local time
I help authors, self-publishers, publishers, and educators transform their ideas into vibrant, expressive, and professionally illustrated children's books that tell a story visually, create emotional connections, and keep young readers engaged from the very first page to the last. Whether you're a first-time author, building a series, or creating educational materials, I handle the illustration from concept to final delivery, and deliver publication-ready files that work seamlessly on Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, and print-on-demand platforms without a hitch.
I specialize in children's book illustration, picture book illustration, storybook illustration, character design, book cover illustration, coloring books, activity books, and educational illustrations, including full picture book spreads and coloring book line art. Every illustration is thoughtfully designed to match your story's tone, age group, and message, while maintaining character consistency, strong visual storytelling, and creating memorable reading experiences for young audiences.
𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗧 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦. 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗡 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗦.
✅ Full-color picture book and storybook illustration for young readers ages 2–14, with emotionally expressive character design and clear visual storytelling across every spread
✅ Character consistency maintained across every page — same face, same clothing, same proportions
✅ Whimsical, colorful, and child-friendly illustration styles including watercolor, digital watercolor, 2D cartoon, and hand-drawn illustration
✅ Clean, bold line art for coloring books and activity books — kid-friendly, layered, and print-ready
✅ Engaging book cover design for both Amazon thumbnail readability and in-store/online appeal
✅ Animal, nature, and fantasy character illustration handled with care and consistency
✅ Amazon KDP and IngramSpark formatting — 300 DPI, CMYK, correct trim and bleed, delivered in every required format
✅ High-resolution source files (PSD/AI) included with every project
✅ Diverse and inclusive character design — including African American, Caribbean, and multicultural characters
✅ Structured milestone workflow: sketch approval → revisions → final illustration → print-ready delivery
𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗦𝗘𝗧𝗦 𝗠𝗘 𝗔𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧:
I don't just draw pictures. I understand children's publishing from the inside out, what makes a character memorable to a four-year-old, what catches a parent's eye on a book cover, and exactly what Amazon KDP and IngramSpark require for flawless print production.
I work across the full scope of a project: character sketches, storyboard thumbnails, full-color spread illustrations, double-page spreads, book cover design, back cover, spine, and interior layout, so you work with one illustrator who sees your whole book, not just individual pages.
Many authors come to Upwork after frustrating experiences: inconsistent illustration styles, missed deadlines, poor communication, or files that came back rejected for KDP formatting errors. I solve all of that with a clear, transparent process and structured updates from the first sketch to final delivery.
𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 & 𝗗𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗦:
✅ Children's Book & Picture Book Illustration
✅ Storybook Illustration & Visual Storytelling
✅ Character Design & Character Development
✅ Consistent Character Design Across Every Page
✅ Book Cover Illustration & Cover Design
✅ Coloring Books & Activity Book Illustration
✅ Educational & Learning Illustrations
✅ Animal & Fantasy Character Illustration
✅ Full-Page, Spot, and Double-Page Spread Illustrations
✅ Amazon KDP & Print-Ready Book Illustration
✅ High-Resolution (300 DPI) Artwork for Print & Digital Publishing
✅ Sticker pack and journal illustration
✅ Amazon KDP and IngramSpark book formatting and layout
𝗠𝗬 𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦:
✅ First-time children's book authors publishing on Amazon KDP
✅ Self-publishers building a picture book series
✅ Educators creating engaging learning and storybooks
✅ Publishers seeking a reliable long-term illustration partner
𝗧𝗢𝗢𝗟𝗦: Adobe Illustrator · Adobe Photoshop · Procreate · InDesign
I understand that every children's book is unique. That's why I take the time to understand your story, your audience, and your creative vision before bringing your characters and scenes to life. My goal is to create illustrations that not only look beautiful but also strengthen your storytelling, spark imagination, and leave a lasting impression on children and their families.
Looking for a reliable children's book illustrator?
Let's create a book kids will love.
Steps for completing your project
After purchasing the project, send requirements so Ebunola can start the project.
Delivery time starts when Ebunola receives requirements from you.
Ebunola works on your project following the steps below.
Revisions may occur after the delivery date.
Brief Review & Cover Concept
I study your book topic, target audience, and references to develop initial cover concept mockups showing composition, color direction, imagery style, and typography placement. You review and approve the concept before any final design work begins.
Cover Design & Refinement
The approved concept is developed into a fully realized cover design with custom imagery or illustration, strategic typography layout optimized for thumbnail readability, back cover design, and spine until it perfectly represents your book.