What size should my picture book be?

This question makes me very angry 😡😡😡

This week I am answering this question from

Pam Thorburn

I have a layout question. Are there standard book page sizes I should be working at with my illustrations? Thanks so much.

This question makes me very angry! 😡😡😡 Look how I am pacing around the kitchen shouting into the oblivion!

(*Note to Pam. I am being a pantomime baddy for comic effect, I love your question 😂😍. At the Good Ship I am asked this all the time and it’s a good one).

So the answer is:

DON’T WORRY ABOUT THE EXACT PAGE SIZE OF YOUR PICTURE BOOK

Here’s why: