kdpbookaiBook types
36 kinds of books, each set up with sizes, paper and page counts that KDP accepts. Pick one to see how it is made and what to check before you publish.
Checked November 9, 2026Plain text version
Picture books10
Picture BookA complete story told through words and full-page illustrations.
Baby and Toddler BookFew words, clear pictures and comforting repetition for the youngest readers.
ABC BookOne letter at a time, each with its own memorable scene.
Counting BookNumbers come alive through objects a child can point to and count.
Illustrated StorybookA longer tale with an illustration on every spread.
Early ReaderSimple sentences and helpful pictures for children reading on their own.
Bedtime Story CollectionShort, soothing tales to end the day, one for each night.
Kids' Fact BookTrue and surprising facts, explained simply and shown clearly.
CookbookRecipes with clear steps and a picture of every dish.
Early Chapter BookFirst real chapters with frequent drawings to keep young readers going.
Coloring books2
Comics and manga2
Novels and non-fiction10
NovelA full-length story with planned arcs and consistent characters.
Middle-Grade NovelFriendship, courage and big feelings for readers aged 8 to 12.
Young Adult NovelIntense, honest stories about growing up and finding your place.
Novella and Short StoriesShorter fiction that gets to the point and stays with you.
Poetry CollectionPoems arranged with care, with generous space on every page.
Non-Fiction GuideA practical, well-organized guide to one subject.
MemoirA true story from a life, shaped like a story and told in your voice.
Self-HelpClear ideas and honest exercises for real change.
Business BookUseful frameworks and concrete examples for working professionals.
DevotionalShort daily readings and reflections for a year of quiet moments.
Activity books and journals4
Kids' Activity BookPuzzles, drawing prompts and little games around a theme children love.
Educational WorkbookClear lessons and practice pages that build one skill at a time.
Guided JournalThoughtful prompts with space to write, for a calmer daily habit.
Gratitude JournalA few gentle lines each day to notice what went right.
Puzzles and low-content books8
Puzzle BookA mixed collection of logic and word games with answers at the back.
Word SearchThemed word grids with large, comfortable print and full solutions.
SudokuNumber puzzles sorted by difficulty, from gentle warm-ups to real challenges.
Maze BookWinding mazes that grow harder page by page, with solutions.
Planner and LogbookStructured pages for planning days, tracking habits or keeping records.
Lined NotebookSimple ruled pages with a cover that makes it worth carrying around.
SketchbookBlank pages for drawing, with room to work on every spread.
Password BookAn alphabetical logbook for keeping website details on paper.
