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Hi! I’m Kate, the face behind KateFi.com—a blog all about making life easier and more affordable.
Ever dreamed of publishing a children’s book but had no idea where to start? What if I told you AI could help you write, illustrate, and publish one—all without hiring a writer or illustrator?
Welcome to the magical side hustle of selling AI-generated children’s books on Amazon KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing). It’s one of the most underrated ways to turn creativity into cash, and in this guide, I’ll show you exactly how to do it.
🚀 Why AI Children’s Books Are a Hidden Goldmine
Children’s books are evergreen. Parents, teachers, and gift-givers are constantly looking for new titles to entertain and educate kids. Add in:
- Low production costs (print-on-demand)
- Unlimited earning potential
- Global distribution on Amazon
…and you’ve got a side hustle that works 24/7, even while you sleep.
Bonus: You don’t have to be the next Dr. Seuss to get started. AI tools will do the heavy lifting.
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🔧 Tools You Need to Create AI Children’s Books
| Task | Tool Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Writing the Story | ChatGPT or Claude |
| Illustrations | Midjourney, Leonardo.Ai, or DALL·E |
| Book Layout | Canva Pro or BookBolt.io |
| Publishing | Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) |
| SEO/Keyword Research | Publisher Rocket or Amazon Suggest |
Bookmark our AI tool guide if you want more tools.
🔢 Step-by-Step: How to Make Money with AI-Generated Children’s Books
1. Pick a Genre & Age Group
Start simple. You could go with:
- Bedtime stories
- ABC books
- Learning shapes, colors, or emotions
- Seasonal stories (Christmas, Halloween, etc.)
Use Google Trends and KDP’s bestsellers section to validate demand.
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2. Generate Your Story with ChatGPT
Prompt idea:
“Write a 500-word children’s bedtime story for ages 4-6 about a brave bunny who explores the forest and learns a life lesson.”
Want to make it rhyme like a classic Dr. Seuss book? Just ask ChatGPT to rewrite it as a rhyming story!
Tip: Make sure to edit for clarity and child-friendliness.
3. Illustrate with AI Art Tools 🎨
Upload your story page-by-page into a tool like Midjourney, DALL·E, or Leonardo.Ai and generate illustrations using prompts like:
“A cute cartoon bunny in a magical forest, soft watercolor style.”
Resize and adjust the images in Canva to match your story pages.
4. Format with Canva or BookBolt
Use Canva’s 8.5 x 8.5 template (perfect for KDP kids’ books) to assemble your pages:
- Left: Illustration
- Right: Text
Add page numbers, a cover page, and a back cover with your author name and blurb.
Need design help? Here’s how AI can level up your digital product flipping.
5. Publish on Amazon KDP 🛎️
Sign up at kdp.amazon.com and follow these steps:
- Upload your manuscript and cover
- Set categories (Children > Animals, or whatever fits)
- Add keywords (use Publisher Rocket to find low-competition ones)
- Set pricing (start at $6.99–$9.99 for paperbacks)
Done right, your book is now live on Amazon in 24-72 hours.
📈 Scaling with SEO & Multiple Titles
Don’t stop at one book!
- Create a series (e.g. “Benny the Bunny Adventures”)
- Target different languages (translate with AI)
- Add activity books using the same characters
- Promote on Pinterest, TikTok, and Instagram with AI-generated captions
Want to earn while promoting AI tools? Add your affiliate link to each book’s back page. Start with katefi.com/chatjobs and earn whenever someone signs up.
🤔 Is It Really Passive Income?
Yes—once your book is uploaded, Amazon handles printing, shipping, and customer support. Your job? Focus on scaling:
| Strategy | Benefit |
| Series Writing | Builds reader loyalty |
| Repurposing Content | Turn into coloring/activity books |
| Email Collection (Freebie) | Market future titles |
| Upsells & Bundles | Increase cart value |
🌟 Bonus Tip: Don’t Forget Affiliate Marketing!
Every book you publish is also a marketing opportunity.
Include a back page that says:
“Loved this story? Learn how I wrote it using AI tools and now make passive income from home. katefi.com/chatjobs“
Cha-ching. 💰
🚀 Final Thoughts
Creating AI-generated children’s books on Amazon KDP is one of the smartest passive income strategies in 2025. It’s scalable, creative, and automated. Whether you’re looking for a weekend side hustle or a long-term publishing brand, this is your sign to get started.
Your first book doesn’t have to be perfect. Just launch it, learn, and grow.
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