The Rainbow Stories

The Rainbow Stories is a children's book illustration studio based in Lahore, Pakistan, that produces custom storybooks for authors and publishers. They specialize in hand-drawn character work, storyboarding, and full-spread illustrations for children aged 2 to 12. The business handles everything from initial concept to finished print-ready files for platforms like Amazon KDP and IngramSpark.

The studio works with self-publishing authors, independent publishers, and educators across the US, Canada, the UK, Australia, and Europe. They provide services including character design, storyboarding, book covers, and educational illustration. Clients receive full ownership and creative rights to the completed books for personal keepsakes, gifts, or commercial publication.

Every project begins with a manuscript, and the team provides a firm written quote and timeline within one business day. The final price depends on the page count, number of recurring characters, and the split between full spreads and spot art. Once a quote is accepted, the fee does not change, and the work moves through five defined stages.

The studio operates Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm Pakistan time, which overlaps with the morning in London, the early afternoon in Sydney, and the start of the US East Coast. Feedback rounds are conducted via written communication rather than scheduled phone calls to accommodate different time zones. If you send a message at the end of your day in North America, you will typically receive a reply at the start of the next business day.

The team consists of founder Amna Zaki, who has illustrated over 50 books in seven years, and other illustrators with at least five years of experience. Amna Ashraf manages projects and also illustrates, while Noor focuses heavily on covers and character work. Each book is assigned to one illustrator from the first sketch to the final file to ensure style consistency.

The studio offers specialized services such as character turnarounds, expression sheets, and storyboards that map the story page by page before illustration begins. They also provide print-ready files for Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, Barnes & Noble, and EPUB formats. Additional offerings include 2D animation for book trailers and read-along clips.

The business has illustrated more than 100 children's books in total, with over 50 of those created by founder Amna Zaki. Their portfolio includes animal casts, fantasy scenes, family stories, and covers. The team emphasizes that every illustration is drawn by hand with no AI generation at any stage.

Clients can commission any single service on its own, such as just the character design or the book cover. The team works with first-time authors who have a finished manuscript but no idea what happens next. They also create personalized custom storybooks built around one specific child.

The process involves written feedback rounds where rough sketches are approved before a single page is painted. This ensures the character cast is agreed upon early. The team settles the color palette early and revises against the story rather than the style.

The studio is located in Gulberg, Lahore, Pakistan, and provides a dedicated phone number for inquiries. They emphasize transparent communication throughout the project and aim for on-time delivery. The contact email team@therainbowstories.com is used for all correspondence.

First-time customers should include the manuscript, age group, page count, and intended print destination in their initial message to speed up the quote. The studio will respond with a firm quote and timeline within 24 hours. There is no obligation to proceed after receiving the initial brief.

The studio does not require phone calls for feedback, as all rounds are written. They work with a deliberately small team to ensure the illustrator who draws the book is the person the client talks to directly. This approach keeps the style consistent from the first sketch to the last spread.

The official website of The Rainbow Stories is therainbowstories.com.

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