How to Create AI-Generated Children's Books & Coloring Pages (and Sell Them!)
- kitkat53
- Apr 12
- 3 min read
Ever dreamed of publishing a children’s book or creating a magical coloring book—but felt intimidated by writing, drawing, or publishing? Good news: AI just made it easy, fun, and wildly creative. 🎉
Whether you're a parent with a great idea, a teacher with a story to share, or an entrepreneur looking for a new income stream, AI tools like ChatGPT and MidJourney can help you bring your imagination to life.
Let’s dive into the step-by-step guide to creating your own charming children’s books and printable coloring pages—no illustrator required!
Step 1: Choose Your Theme or Story Concept 🧸
Start by deciding on:
Your target age range (e.g., 3–5, 6–8, etc.)
A main character (animal, kid, robot, bunny with glasses… go wild!)
The lesson or adventure (friendship, bravery, kindness, bedtime, ABCs, etc.)
💡 Example Prompt for ChatGPT:
“Write a 10-page story for children aged 4–6 about a shy dragon named Pip who learns how to make friends by sharing his art.”
You’ll get a sweet, age-appropriate story in minutes. Edit or tweak it until it feels just right.
Step 2: Generate the Illustrations with AI 🎨
Use an image generator like MidJourney or DALL·E to bring your story to life.
💡 Prompt Example for MidJourney:
“Cute dragon, watercolor style, storybook illustration, flying over a village, children’s book character, soft colors, whimsical style --v6 --style raw”
Create one illustration per page or per key moment. Make sure the style stays consistent across all images.
🔥 Pro Tip: Use MidJourney’s “--seed” command to keep the same character look across all scenes.
Step 3: Design & Layout Your Book 📘
Use Canva, Affinity Publisher, or Adobe InDesign to lay out your pages.
Add the story text with big, friendly fonts.
Place your AI-generated illustrations on each spread.
Include a cover page, title, and back cover blurb.
🎨 Optional bonus pages:
A coloring page version of one of the scenes
A “Find This Character” activity
A printable certificate of completion
Step 4: Create a Coordinating Coloring Book 🖍️
This is where things get even more fun (and profitable).
You can:
Convert your illustrations to black and white line art (using Photoshop filters or online tools like Vectorizer).
Generate new AI images using prompts like:
“Cute bunny holding a balloon, coloring book line art, thick outlines, for kids, no shading, white background --v6 --style raw”
Add 10–20 images, format them into a coloring book with a fun title like “Color With Pip the Dragon!”
Don’t forget to include:
A “This book belongs to” page
A bonus maze, word search, or dot-to-dot page
Step 5: Publish and Sell Your Book 📚💰
You’ve got two great options:
A. Sell Digital Downloads
Upload your PDF to:
Etsy
Gumroad
Teachers Pay Teachers
✔️ Instant income with zero printing costs!
B. Self-Publish a Print Book
Use Amazon KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing) to publish your storybook or coloring book as a physical paperback.
It’s free to upload.
Amazon prints and ships for you.
You earn royalties on each sale.
Step 6: Promote Your Book Like a Pro 📣
Post behind-the-scenes reels or TikToks of your AI art process.
Pin your book on Pinterest with keywords like “Printable Dragon Coloring Book”.
Run a launch week special or bundle your storybook + coloring pages.
Share free printable pages as lead magnets to grow your email list.
🔥 Bonus Idea: Create a matching sticker sheet, activity pack, or printable certificate and sell it as an add-on!
Why This Works So Well in 2025
Parents and teachers are looking for engaging, affordable, creative content.
AI speeds up your creative process—so you can build an entire book in a weekend.
Selling digital goods is low-risk, scalable, and FUN!
Ready to Publish Your First AI-Generated Kids Book? 🐉✨
With ChatGPT writing the words and MidJourney painting the pictures, you don’t need to be a professional author or artist. You just need a spark of imagination and the willingness to explore!
Your storybook kingdom awaits. 👑 How to Create AI-Generated Children's Books & Coloring Pages (and Sell Them!) Cheers!
