LoveReading4Kids reviews self-published children's books, including picture books, for UK families and schools. A picture book review costs £120 and takes about 4 weeks; books our reviewers enjoy are listed on LoveReading4Kids for parents, grandparents and teachers to find.
We have been recommending children's books since 2005. Children's books are judged differently: the words have to work read aloud, the pictures have to carry the story, and the age has to be right. Our reviewers read with children in mind.
What you get
- An honest written review from a LoveReading4Kids reviewer who reads your book's genre.
- If our reviewer enjoyed it, your review is published and your book is listed on LoveReading4Kids, with our "Recommended by LoveReading" graphic to use on your cover and social posts.
- If the review is not positive, the feedback stays private between us and you. We never promise a positive review.
Prices
| Review | Price | Turnaround | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picture book review | £120 | About 4 weeks | Picture books and illustrated books for younger children |
| Standard review | £120 | About 8 weeks | Chapter books, middle grade and young adult |
| Fast-track review | £170 | About 4 weeks | Longer books when you need the review sooner |
For comparison, the best-known US service, Kirkus, charges from $399 for a picture book review (its own website, 7 October 2026).
Before you send your book
- Check the age range is clear on the cover and in the description.
- Read it aloud, more than once, to a child of that age.
- Make sure the print and Kindle files work: picture-book spreads and large text are where self-published files most often break. Our guide for self-published authors explains how to get the files right.
Questions children's authors ask us
Do you review self-published picture books?
Yes. A picture book review costs £120 and takes about 4 weeks.
Where will my review appear?
If our reviewer enjoyed your book, the review is published on LoveReading4Kids and the book is listed for parents, grandparents and teachers to find.
What if the reviewer did not enjoy my book?
The feedback stays private between us and you. We never promise a positive review.
Do you review young adult books?
Yes. Choose the Standard or Fast-track review.