Free Printable: 40-page Picture Book Thumbnails

Ever wonder why some picture books are “self-ended picture books” while others are “separate ended?” Self-ended books keep it simple—the endpapers are printed on the same paper as the rest of the pages. But separate-ended books? Their endpapers get the star treatment, printed on a different, often sturdier paper, and don’t take up any of the 32/40 pages inside. Separate ended adds a bit of extra flair! But when perusing the bookshelf you will find that most books are self-ended because cost is more important than flair.

All three of my picture books have been 40-page self ended picture books. I seem to always need 40 pages to tell my stories! But I didn’t require special paper. So that’s why I chose self ended, but there are also big benefits to the publisher to being self-ended.

Benefits

1. Cost-Effective: Since the endpapers are printed on the same paper as the rest of the book, there’s no need for additional paper types or production processes, which can reduce costs.
2. Streamlined Production: Fewer steps in the printing and binding process, making it simpler and faster to produce.
3. Design Continuity: The same paper type throughout can create a seamless look and feel, making the transition from cover to interior pages more cohesive.

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In joy,

Natasha