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 I would like to create a coloring book on US Presidents. Sell as E-book and KDP print book. For KDP what book setting should be selected. The coloring book will provide coloring activity to children age 7 and up, and learn about the President in the next page. 1st page will be the portrait of president to Color, and the 2nd page will provide information on US President. Format of information: Name of the US President; Term of US Presidency; Profession of the US president; Popularity of the President; Biography and About the president in short detail with pertaining information. What else should be included for the 1 page information on the President, that would attract readers?

ChatGPT

Excellent project idea — educational + interactive content for kids does very well on both KDP Print and eBook marketplaces.

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📖 KDP Print Book Settings (Recommended for a Coloring Book):

Trim Size:

• Most popular for kids’ coloring books: 8.5" x 11" (US Letter)

• Why? Large enough for coloring and easy to hold.

Interior (Paper):

• Black & White interior with White Paper (not cream or color paper).

• White is better for coloring pages.

Bleed Settings:

• Choose Bleed if your coloring images go to the edge of the page.

• Otherwise, No Bleed if there’s a consistent white margin.

Binding Type:

• Paperback, Perfect Bound (standard for KDP).

Cover Finish:

• Glossy (children’s books often look better glossy and are easier to wipe clean).

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📱 eBook (KDP Kindle) Settings:

File Type:

• Fixed layout or PDF.

• (Kindle reflowable format is not ideal for coloring books — it scrambles the layout).

Size:

• Keep the same dimensions as the print version (8.5" x 11").

• PDFs usually maintain this best.

Note: Kindle coloring books are less popular since coloring is a physical activity — but offering the eBook as a printable version is still a good idea for parents who want to print at home.

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✅ Your Planned Interior Layout (Solid Foundation!):

• Left Page (or Odd Page): Coloring Portrait of the President.

• Right Page (or Even Page): Informational Profile.

Your sections for the profile page are good:

1. Name

2. Term of Presidency

3. Profession before Presidency

4. Popularity / Legacy

5. Short Biography

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🔎 Extra Sections That Could Add More Value (Consider Adding 2–4 of These):

• Fun Fact: A kid-friendly interesting fact about the President.

  • E.g., "Abraham Lincoln kept important papers inside his tall hat!"

• Famous Quote: A memorable quote from that President.

• Vice President: Quick mention of their VP(s).

• Political Party: Helps kids learn about political history.

• Presidential Pet(s): Children love this detail!

  • E.g., "Theodore Roosevelt had a one-legged rooster and a hyena."

• Impactful Law or Action: One achievement or challenge.

  • E.g., "Franklin D. Roosevelt helped lead America through the Great Depression and World War II."

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📝 Optional — Interactive Bonus:

You can add a small "Did You Know?" or "Activity" question at the bottom of the profile page:

• Example: “Can you find out which President appears on the $20 bill?”

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If you want, I can also suggest a sample layout template for the interior pages (portrait page and info page). Want me to draft a simple layout you can follow?