• Board Book Printing · Family-Owned Since 1993

    Custom Board Book Printing for Publishers & Independent Authors

    Factory-direct board book printing for publishers, children’s book

    brands & self-publishing creators. Low MOQ, premium quality, worldwide DDP delivery, and English-speaking support.

  • Trusted by Authors, Publishers and Children’s Book Brands Worldwide

    32+

    32+ Years Family-Owned Printing Factory

    500

    Flexible Short Runs Start with 500 Copies

    DDP

    Direct Home Delivery to US · CA · UK · AU

    ENG

    Clear & Direct Communication in English

  • Featured Board Book Projects

    Explore Custom Board Books

    We Can Produce for Publishers and Creators

    From classic rounded-corner board books to interactive formats, special shapes, lamination, and premium finishing, these examples show the type of projects we can support.

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    Rounded Corner Board Book

    Classic children’s board book with thick pages, safe rounded corners and durable lamination.

    8×8 Inches · 16~24 Pages · Gloss/Matte

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    Lift-the-Flap Board Book

    Interactive board book printing with flap structures for children’s learning and discovery books.

    Interactive · Die Cut · Custom Structure

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    Die-Cut Board Book

    Custom-shaped board books with die-cut covers, pages or windows for creative children’s projects.

    Special Shape · Die Cut · Custom Size

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    Educational Board Book

    Durable board books for early learning, alphabet books, counting books and classroom use.

    Learning Book · Thick Board · Kid-Friendly

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    Premium Finish Board Book

    Board book production with foil stamping, spot UV, soft-touch lamination or special surface effects.

    Foil · Spot UV · Soft Touch

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    Large Format Board Book

    Custom large-size board books for brands, gift books, educational products and special publishing projects.

    Custom Size · Brand Project

  • Board Book Options

    Custom Board Book Printing Options for Every Project

    Choose the size, page count, board thickness, lamination, binding style and finishing options that fit your children’s book, educational product or brand project.

    Need help choosing? Our team can recommend suitable specifications based on your artwork, quantity, budget and shipping destination.

    Size Options

    • 6 × 6 in
    • 7 × 7 in
    • 8 × 8 in
    • Custom sizes

    Binding

    • Rounded corners
    • Square corners
    • Die-cut pages
    • Lift-the-flap

    Paperboard

    • 250–400gsm board
    • White paperboard
    • Grey board
    • FSC certified

    Finishing

    • Gloss lamination
    • Matte lamination
    • Spot UV
    • Foil stamping

  • Board Book Sample Video

    See Our Board Books

    Watch real board book samples produced by Call2Print. This short video showcases different sizes, page structures, rounded corners, thick board pages and premium finishing options to help you better visualize the quality of your finished book before production.

  • Board Books Specifications

    Printing Specifications & Custom Options

    Every board book project is different. Choose the size, page count, board thickness, lamination and finishing options that best match your publishing goals. If you're unsure, our team can recommend the most suitable specifications based on your artwork, quantity, budget and target market.

    Size & Shape

    Standard square, portrait or landscape formats, plus fully custom sizes and die-cut shapes for special children’s book projects.

    • Popular: 6 × 6 in, 7 × 7 in, 8 × 8 in
    • Custom size available
    • Rounded corners recommended

    Page Count

    We can help you choose a practical page count based on story length, book thickness, cost, and target age group.

    • Common: 12–24 pages
    • 16 pages are a popular choice
    • Thicker books available on request

    Board Material

    Thick paperboard pages provide the durability and stiffness needed for baby books, toddler books and early learning products.

    • Mounted paperboard pages
    • Different thickness options
    • Durable for repeated handling

    Surface Finish

    Choose the right finish to protect the book surface and create the look and feel you want for your brand or publishing project.

    • Matte lamination
    • Gloss lamination
    • Soft-touch finish available

    Binding & Corners

    Board books are mounted, bound and finished to create strong, safe and child-friendly books for young readers.

    • Lay-flat board book structure
    • Safe rounded corners
    • Strong binding for daily use

    Special Finishing

    Add premium details to make your board book more attractive, giftable or suitable for brand and retail projects.

    • Foil stamping
    • Spot UV
    • Die-cut windows or shapes

  • Need Help Choosing the Right Board Book Specifications?

    Send us your book size, page count, quantity and delivery destination.

    Our specialists will recommend the most suitable board book construction and provide a detailed quotation within 4 business hours.

  • Why Choose Call2Print

    Why Publishers and Creators Choose Call2Print for Board Book Printing

    From file checking to production and international delivery, our team helps publishers, children’s book brands and independent creators produce high-quality board books with clear communication and reliable support.

    Family-Owned Since 1993

    More than three decades of printing experience supporting publishers, brands and creative projects worldwide.

    English-Speaking Team

    Clear communication with project managers who understand file preparation, printing terminology and international orders.

    Factory Direct Pricing

    Work directly with our production team, without unnecessary trading company layers or hidden communication costs.

    HP Indigo & Heidelberg 5 Colors Printing

    Digital proofing and offset production supported by professional equipment for consistent color and stable quality.

    Dedicated Quality Inspection

    Each order is checked before packing to help ensure accurate finishing, strong binding, and secure delivery.

    Worldwide DDP Delivery by Sea & Air

    Door-to-door shipping options are available for North America, Europe, Australia and other international destinations.

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    2012 New York Comic Con (NYCC)

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    2016 Frankfurt Book Fair (FBM)

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    2017 New York Book Expo (BEA)

  • Board Book Production Process

    How Your Board Books Are Manufactured

    Every board book is produced through a carefully controlled manufacturing process. From file review and color management to printing, mounting, die cutting, quality inspection and international shipping, each step is handled by our experienced production team.

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    STEP 01

    File Review & Proofing

    We check your artwork for bleed, resolution, color settings and layout before production. Digital proofs or printed samples can be provided for approval.

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    STEP 02

    Offset Printing

    Your board books are printed using HP Indigo digital presses or Heidelberg offset presses, depending on quantity, color requirements and project needs.

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    STEP 03

    Board Mounting

    Printed sheets are mounted onto thick paperboard to create durable, rigid pages designed for repeated handling by babies and young children.

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    STEP 04

    Die Cutting & Corner Rounding

    Pages and covers are cut to final size, with rounded corners or custom die-cut shapes completed according to your artwork and safety requirements.

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    STEP 05

    Quality Inspection

    Each order is checked for color consistency, binding strength, page alignment, lamination quality and finishing accuracy before packing.

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    STEP 06

    Packaging & Worldwide Delivery

    Finished board books are securely packed for international transportation, with DDP door-to-door shipping available for many destinations.

  • Frequently Asked Questions

    Here are answers to the questions we receive most often from independent authors, children's book publishers and educational brands.

  • Board Book Printing Guide

    The Board Book Printing Guide is a practical resource for independent authors, designers, and children’s book brands looking to turn creative ideas into professional, market-ready board books.

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