Guide
Why character consistency matters
Use a visual bible to keep proportions, outfits, colors, and signature gestures stable from cover to final page.
Readers recognize a picture book character through repeated signals: silhouette, palette, outfit, proportions, and habits of movement. If those change too much, the story feels fragmented even when the text is coherent.
Create a compact character bible before illustration. Include the character's role, body shape, facial details, clothing, color anchors, and gestures that should appear across scenes.
When regenerating images, compare the new result against the reference rather than only judging whether it looks beautiful. Consistency is a publishing-quality requirement, not a decorative preference.