KDP book types: every kind of book KDP prints
36 book types in 8 families. Each one starts from layouts that suit it: where images go, how much text fits on a page, and which trim sizes, paper and page counts KDP accepts for it.
Picture books
Full-page art with a few lines per page.
Picture book
32-page illustrated story with read-aloud text
Ages 0–8 · 24–48 pages · 8.5 × 8.5 in
Baby & toddler book
First words, colors and animals in big bright pictures
Ages 0–5 · 24–32 pages · 8.5 × 8.5 in
ABC book
A to Z, one letter and one big picture per page
Ages 0–8 · 32–40 pages · 8.5 × 8.5 in
Counting book
Count from 1 to 10 with pictures to point at
Ages 0–5 · 24–28 pages · 8.5 × 8.5 in
Illustrated stories
An image above, the story below.
Illustrated storybook
A picture above, a paragraph below, on every page
Ages 3–12 · 24–96 pages · 8 × 10 in
Early reader
Leveled 'I can read' book with picture support
Ages 5–8 · 24–64 pages · 6 × 9 in
Bedtime story collection
A treasury of calm stories to read at night
Ages 0–8 · 48–200 pages · 8 × 10 in
Kids' fact book
Dinosaurs, space, animals: big pictures, short facts
Ages 3–12 · 24–120 pages · 8.5 × 11 in
Novels & chapter books
Text only, with chapter openers and a table of contents.
Novel
Adult fiction in any genre, print and Kindle
Adults · 200–700 pages · 5.5 × 8.5 in
Early chapter book
Short chapters, big type, black-and-white spot art
Ages 5–12 · 48–160 pages · 5.5 × 8.5 in
Middle-grade novel
Adventure, fantasy or mystery for ages 8–12
Ages 8–12 · 120–360 pages · 5.5 × 8.5 in
Young adult novel
YA fantasy, romance, dystopian or contemporary
Ages 13–18 · 180–500 pages · 5.5 × 8.5 in
Novella & short stories
Novellas and themed story collections
Ages 13+ · 80–260 pages · 5 × 8 in
Poetry collection
Poems with generous white space and spot art
Ages 3+ · 48–200 pages · 5.5 × 8.5 in
Non-fiction & guides
How-to, cookbooks, memoirs and guides, with diagrams.
Non-fiction guide
How-to, self-help, business or hobby guide
Ages 13+ · 80–400 pages · 6 × 9 in
Cookbook
Recipes with a hero photo, ingredients and steps
Ages 13+ · 72–300 pages · 8 × 10 in
Memoir & family history
Your memories shaped into a finished book
Adults · 80–500 pages · 6 × 9 in
Self-help book
Habits, confidence and mindset, one idea per chapter
Ages 13+ · 96–320 pages · 5.5 × 8.5 in
Business book
Your expertise as a framework, cases and checklists
Adults · 80–320 pages · 6 × 9 in
Devotional
Daily readings: a verse, a reflection and a prayer
Ages 13+ · 60–240 pages · 5.5 × 8.5 in
Coloring books
Clean line art, one side by default so markers don't bleed.
Activity & puzzles
Word search, mazes, puzzles and workbooks, with answer keys.
Kids' activity book
Mazes, tracing, word searches and games, by age
Ages 0–12 · 24–200 pages · 8.5 × 11 in
Puzzle book
Large-print word search, sudoku and more, with solutions
Ages 5+ · 24–300 pages · 8.5 × 11 in
Educational workbook
Tracing, handwriting and math practice, by grade
Ages 3–12 · 24–200 pages · 8.5 × 11 in
Word search book
Large-print word searches on your theme, with answers
Ages 5+ · 24–240 pages · 8.5 × 11 in
Sudoku book
Easy to hard sudoku, each with one solution
Ages 5+ · 24–300 pages · 8.5 × 11 in
Maze book for kids
Mazes from easy to tricky, with the answers at the back
Ages 3–12 · 24–200 pages · 8.5 × 11 in
Journals & notebooks
Guided prompts, planners and logbooks, dated or undated.
Guided journal
A unique prompt on every page, with decorative art
Ages 5+ · 60–240 pages · 6 × 9 in
Planner & logbook
Undated weekly planners and niche log books
Ages 8+ · 24–400 pages · 6 × 9 in
Gratitude journal
A fresh prompt for three good things, every day
Ages 8+ · 60–240 pages · 6 × 9 in
Lined notebook
Ruled pages and a cover made for your niche
Ages 8+ · 24–300 pages · 6 × 9 in
Sketchbook
Framed blank pages for drawing and doodling
Ages 3+ · 24–200 pages · 8.5 × 11 in
Password book
A–Z sections to keep every login in one place
Adults · 60–200 pages · 6 × 9 in
Comics & graphic novels
Panels painted for you, with dialogue and captions typeset on top.
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