Today I'm going to show you how to write, illustrate, and position a children's book using Childbook.ai...and potentially tap into a $1B market while you're at it!
Last week, I was at a friend’s house. His wife looked at their dog and said, “Go potty with Dada.” Like she was talking to a toddler. It was funny. But it got me thinking about children’s books—specifically, children’s books that solve problems.
So, I opened ChatGPT and punched in a prompt:
"Write a 7 page children’s book titled "Go Potty With Dada." A parable about taking the dog out to go to the bathroom and potty training your 2-year-old.”
After we finished laughing, I started thinking:
There’s actually money here.
Why?
Because specific problems sell.
Children’s Books Are Tools Tor Parents Disguised As Entertainment
They tackle life’s big little problems: stopping endless whining, potty training in two weeks flat, and keeping peas out of noses and in mouths.
They help parents keep their sanity while raising future (hopefully) functional adults.
Here’s what I found after a quick market check on Amazon:
There are over 2,000 results for “potty training books.”
Niche it down to “boys ages 2-4,” and it drops to around 350.
Everyone Poops has sold 1.5 million+ copies.
In SEO terms, that’s low competition and high-demand.
Which means it’s an opportunity, with real money.
Parents Spend Over $1 Billion Annually On Potty Training
They buy 3-5 books, plus tools (diapers, wipes, etc.) per problem because they’re desperate for a fix.
The lesson here is if you can solve a specific pain point for parents, and do it in a cute way kids understand, you can easily earn a solid spot on Amazon's bestseller list.
How To Write A Picture Book With AI
Let’s look at how to tap into this market.
Step 1: Pick One Painful, Specific Problem
If you want to write something parents will buy, think practical, not poetic.
Clear, simple language
Relatable characters
A problem that needs solving
Repetitive elements (kids love patterns!)
Visual appeal
An ending with a lesson or achievement
Don’t start with trying to write the next Goodnight Moon.
Instead, pick one painful, specific problem.
The more specific the problem, the easier it is for parents to identify with it—and buy a book they believe will help. Think about the questions parents ask, like “How do I help my kid adjust to a new baby?” or “How can I make potty training fun?” Niche down on problems. Not “learning to share”—but “learning to share with a new baby sister.”
Here's a prompt you can use to find profitable problem areas:
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