Award-Winning Children’s Book Self-Publishing & Illustration Services

Helping hundreds of authors and publishing companies worldwide

make their own children’s books - with professional illustrations, step-by-step self-publishing support, and an ethos built on fairness and quality.

Who We Are.

We started Bear With Us Productions with one simple mission:

To help new authors publish the best possible children’s book - without breaking the bank, and while keeping 100% of their rights and royalties.

Fast forward to today:

We’ve helped hundreds of authors and publishing companies worldwide.
Our books are stocked in Waterstones and even read by British royalty.
Our illustrators and designers have won international awards.

And through it all, our ethos hasn’t changed: real artistry, real people, and real heart behind every book.

We built Bear With Us to give authors a fairer, more personal, and more creative path to publication. Today, we’ve helped over 1,000 authors around the world - from first-time parents to teachers and indie storytellers. Many have won major awards. Fun fact: One even had their book read by the royal family.

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What Makes Us Different?

Award-Winning Excellence

Our books have won Gold at Moonbeam, Mom’s Choice, and The Wishing Shelf Awards.

Creative

Control

You keep all rights and royalties. We’re just here to help you shine.

100%

Hand-Crafted

Every illustration is created by a professional artist,

no shortcuts, no AI.

Real People,

Real Support

We're a tight-knit team ready to support you from concept to bookshelf. You will join us as a team member through our exclusive online portal with 24/7 access.

Built

Around You

Get custom packages and flexible add-ons, so you only pay for what you need.

No hidden fees or unnecessary extras.

Proven

Results

1,000 books produced globally through KDP and IngramSpark, with many now available in Waterstones, WHSmith, and other high-street stores.

Trusted Education Supplier

We’re officially listed with Incensu and work with schools and education providers across the UK.

Magic Moon

Publishing Partner

Thanks to our partnership with this top-tier publisher, select authors can now benefit from retail campaigns and bookstore placement opportunities in stores like Waterstones and WH Smith.

Meet our authors

Check out our Reviews here

No gimmicks. No AI.

Just real people, real talent,

and genuine passion.

Let’s Create Something Magical

Whether you’re a teacher with a message, a parent with a bedtime tale, or an indie author who’s tried it all before, we’re here for you.

This is your story.

Let’s build it the right way.

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How Much Does It Cost to Self-Publish a Children's Book in the UK? (2026 Price Breakdown)

Self-publishing a children's picture book in the UK typically costs anywhere from £500 doing it entirely yourself to £8,000+ for a fully professional, illustrated hardback. Most first-time authors who want a genuinely polished result end up spending somewhere between £1,850 and £4,500, and the single biggest cost isn't printing or editing - it's illustration. Below is a full breakdown of where that money goes, what you can safely cut, and what always ends up costing more than

How to Self-Publish a Children's Book in the UK

So you have written a children's story. Maybe it has been sitting in a drawer for months. Maybe you just finished it and you are wondering what on earth comes next. Either way, you are in the right place. Self-publishing a children's book in the UK is more accessible than most people think. This is everything you need to know, from manuscript to published book, told by a team that has helped over 1,000 authors do exactly this. Step 1: Get your manuscript ready Before anything