Kitten Tales Press

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Submissions Guidelines Overview

Discover how creators can submit manuscripts and illustrations, what we look for, and how our review process leads to stories that delight children.

A charming, cat-themed book mailer ready to ship from a children’s publisher: a sturdy kraft cardboard box on a clean white tabletop, its lid open to reveal a neatly wrapped hardcover book in pastel tissue paper printed with tiny fish and stars. A custom “Kitten Tales Press” bookmark with a dangling felt paw charm rests on top. Around the box lie sheets of branded stickers featuring curious kittens, a roll of washi tape with tiny books, and a postage label with a whimsical logo. Soft studio lighting from the right casts gentle, directional shadows, giving depth and a tactile feel. Photographic realism, three-quarter angle composition, evoking delight, anticipation, and the joy of receiving a magical story in the mail.
A stack of whimsical children’s books with slightly oversized, glossy hardcovers, each featuring vibrant illustrations of adventurous kittens in fantastical settings. The books are arranged in a loose, playful pile on a pale wooden tabletop, next to a small ceramic mug decorated with tiny painted pawprints. Soft morning sunlight filters in from an unseen window, creating gentle reflections on the laminated covers and casting faint, cozy shadows. Shot at eye level with a shallow depth of field, the front book title “Kitten Tales Press” is in crisp focus while the background softly blurs into pastel colors. The photographic realism emphasizes rich textures and a warm, inviting mood that suggests imaginative storytelling and curiosity.

Our Storytelling Promise

We publish imaginative stories for curious kids, blending whimsy with kindness, inviting young readers to explore unexpected friendships.

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Use this form to share your ideas, questions, and submission details for our editorial team to review.

We respond within two weeks where possible, and may request more materials to help us understand your story’s world.

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An imaginative bookshelf styled as if designed for story-loving kittens: short, pastel-painted wooden shelves mounted against a pale sky-blue wall, each shelf holding colorful children’s books whose spines display tiny kitten silhouettes, stars, and whimsical fonts. Between the books, small ceramic cats, paper hot-air balloons, and tiny cardboard castles create a playful rhythm. Gentle afternoon light washes across the scene from the left, creating soft highlights on the glossy spines and mild shadows that reveal depth. Photographic realism, shot straight-on at shelf height with sharp focus and a clean, modern composition. The atmosphere is cheerful, organized, and slightly magical, perfectly suited to showcasing a children’s publisher’s catalog section.

General FAQs

Common questions cover timelines, rights, licensing, and what happens after submission, including potential reprints, royalties, and classroom use.

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A close-up of a whimsical book-cover flat lay designed for “Kitten Tales Press”: a single hardcover children’s book centered on a pale mint background, its dust jacket illustration showing a curious kitten peeking out of a storybook portal into a world of floating islands and giant flowers. Around the book, small 3D props echo the cover art—miniature cardboard clouds, paper-cut stars, and a tiny felt fish. Soft studio lighting from both sides creates even illumination, with subtle shadows that add depth without harshness. Photographic realism with a straight-down, bird’s-eye view composition, crisp focus across the frame. The mood is vibrant, polished, and playful, emphasizing brand identity and a love for the unexpected in children’s storytelling.