Kindle Kids Book Creator —turn illustrated children’s books into great-looking Kindle books.
Amazon retired the original Kindle Kids’ Book Creator downloadable tool. Automateed is the modern, AI-powered Kindle kids book creator built for authors and publishers to turn illustrated children’s books into great-looking Kindle ebooks — with pop-up text, facing page spreads and one-click upload to KDP.
Amazon retired Kindle Kids’ Book Creator. Here’s the modern fix.
The original Kindle Kids’ Book Creator downloadable tool no longer supports current macOS or Windows builds. Automateed rebuilds the same book creation workflow — open an existing book, import artwork (JPG, JPEG, PNG, PDF file, MOBI file), add text to pages, add pop-up text, preview how their book will look on Kindle devices, then upload to KDP.
Five steps from sketch to Amazon Kindle store
Create a new book
Start fresh or open an existing book project. Pick a picture book template — single page or facing page spreads.
Import artwork
Upload JPG, JPEG, PNG or a PDF file. Or have the AI generate illustrations for every spread — perfect for a writer’s first kids book.
Add text to pages
Add text to pages with the typography panel, then place text pop-ups and pop-up text bubbles on illustrations — just like the original Kindle Kids’ Book Creator.
Preview & edit
Use the guided view to preview your illustrated book on Kindle Fire, Kindle Paperwhite tablet and the Kindle e-reader. Edit anything before export.
Upload to KDP
Export MOBI file, EPUB or print-ready PDF. One-click upload to KDP for the Kindle store — global distribution, ebooks & paperback ready to publish.
Automateed vs Kindle Create vs the old Kindle Kids’ Book Creator
Kindle Create is for text-heavy ebooks. The original Kindle Kids’ Book Creator (KKBC) is discontinued. Automateed picks up where Amazon left off — built for illustrated children’s books in 2026.
| Feature | Automateed | Kindle Create | KKBC (retired) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Designed for illustrated children’s books | ✓ | Limited | ✓ |
| AI image generator for picture book pages | ✓ | — | — |
| Pop-up text & text pop-ups | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Single page & facing page spreads | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Import JPG, JPEG, PNG, PDF, MOBI | ✓ | PDF only | JPG/PNG |
| Works for Mac users (modern macOS) | ✓ Web | macOS app | Discontinued |
| Guided view preview on Kindle Fire & tablet | ✓ | Limited | ✓ |
| One-click upload to KDP | ✓ | ✓ | Manual |
| EPUB, MOBI file & paperback export | ✓ | EPUB + KPF | MOBI only |
| iPad & Android tablet support | ✓ | — | — |
A complete Kindle kids book creator workflow
Every feature authors and publishers need to turn their illustrated children’s books into great-looking Kindle books — without Adobe.
Import artwork
Drag in JPG, JPEG, PNG, PDF file or MOBI file. The picture book engine auto-crops to safe-area margins for the Kindle Fire and e-reader.
AI illustrator
No artist? Generate consistent characters across every page from a text prompt. Great for writer’s first kids book or rapid prototyping.
Add text to pages
Add text to pages with kid-friendly fonts. Place text pop-ups and pop-up text bubbles right on illustrations — tap-to-reveal on Kindle Fire.
Facing page spreads
Switch between single page and facing page spreads with one click. Perfect for picture book layouts and graphic-heavy ebooks.
Preview on Kindle devices
Preview how their book will look on Kindle devices — Kindle Fire, Paperwhite, Scribe, plus tablet and iPad. Guided view shows every page in order.
EPUB, MOBI & PDF export
Export the full picture book as EPUB, MOBI file or print-ready PDF. Books into great-looking Kindle books — and print books for paperback.
Upload to KDP
One-click upload to KDP for Amazon Kindle direct publishing. Ready to publish ebooks & paperback for the Amazon Kindle store.
Global distribution
Distribute to 200+ Amazon marketplaces. Set price per region, currency and royalty — self-publishing has never been easier.
Built for Mac users & web
No installer, no downloadable tool. Works on the latest macOS, Windows, iPad and Android — the modern kids book creator.
Preview your illustrated book on every Kindle device & tablet
Build a Kindle picture book from your iPad or tablet
Sketch ideas on the train, drop them into the picture book layout on your iPad, then upload to KDP from your laptop. The Automateed Kindle kids book creator app keeps every page in sync. Scan the QR code to install — free, no downloadable tool required.
Self-published children’s book authors love Automateed
“I tried the old Kindle Kids’ Book Creator on a new Mac — wouldn’t launch. Automateed gave me the same workflow, plus AI illustrations. First Kindle paperback shipped in a weekend.”
“The guided view preview shows exactly how the book will look on Kindle devices. My picture book passed KDP review on the first upload — no formatting issues at all.”
“Add text to pages, drop pop-up text on illustrations, export MOBI — done. The tutorial walked my niece through publishing her first kids book at 12 years old.”
Frequently asked questions
Is Kindle Kids’ Book Creator still available?+
Amazon retired the original Kindle Kids’ Book Creator downloadable tool. Automateed is the modern AI-powered alternative — it lets authors and publishers turn their illustrated children’s books into great-looking Kindle books, with the same pop-up text and facing-page spreads, plus AI illustrations and one-click upload to KDP.
Can I import my existing artwork?+
Yes. Import artwork as JPG, JPEG, PNG, MOBI or PDF file. Open an existing book or create a new book from scratch — Automateed handles single page and facing page spreads automatically.
How is this different from Kindle Create?+
Kindle Create is Amazon’s general-purpose ebook formatting tool. Automateed is purpose-built for illustrated children’s books and kids book creation. It adds text pop-ups, pop-up text on illustrations, an AI image generator, and a preview that mirrors how the book will look on Kindle devices and the Kindle Fire e-reader.
Which formats are supported for upload to KDP?+
Export MOBI file, EPUB, KPF and print-ready paperback PDF. Upload to KDP from the dashboard for both Kindle ebooks and paperback. Global distribution on the Amazon Kindle store is enabled with one click.
Does it work for Mac users?+
Yes — Automateed is web-based, so Mac users, Windows users, iPad and tablet users all use the same editor. No downloadable tool, no installer, no Adobe required.
Can I publish paperback children’s books too?+
Yes. Self-publish ebooks for Kindle and print books for KDP paperback. The layout engine handles bleed, gutter and interior file for picture book formats — ready to publish in minutes.
Is there a tutorial for first-time authors?+
Yes — every workspace ships with a step-by-step tutorial showing how to create a new book using Kindle-friendly templates, add text to pages, add pop-up text, and upload to KDP. Even a writer’s first illustrated book ships in under an hour.
Is there an iPad and Android app?+
Yes. The Automateed Kindle kids book creator app is on iOS and Android. Scan the QR code on this page to install — sync the same project across web, iPad and tablet.
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The modern AI Kindle kids book creator. Import artwork, add pop-up text, preview on Kindle Fire and tablet, then upload to KDP for ebooks and paperback. The original Kindle Kids’ Book Creator is retired — Automateed picks up where it left off.