Which cover do YOU like?

I personally prefer the wavy font in the second option. I don’t think it inhibits readability, it appears to capture the spirit of the book and it’s more visually engaging.

Good luck with your process!

I agree that option 2 is better. All your other text is straight line; curving the title make it stand out more. I think kids like to see something that is a little different, fun, and perhaps more engaging.

I definitely like Option 2 better. The text is more exciting. I’m sure there are lots of straight lines inside the book, but on the cover, this design is both readable and compelling.

Cuvey/wavey.

I like the #2 options. It’s screams fun. I would tweak the “M” for better readability.

Curvy because it flows like the wind and adds life to the cover! The girls hair is up so it works beautifully!

Number 2 “hands down” The font integrates so well with the image and really celebrates its (the image) cohesive feel. Let’s see… in other words… Your (wonderful) cover succeeds in creating it’s own universe – And the font in #2 adheres to “rules” of that universe…… really nice work –

Hello- I think an soft arch would be the perfect solution. Pretty light on the girls face!

My first reaction was wavy and then I read the words magical. Wavy makes the story seem magical!

I prefer #2. The wavy font looks fun and is indicative (to me) of the journey the story will take the reader on.

I like the wavy letters. To me that’s part of the magic.

No. 2 is the best. The curvy letters not only go with her pigtails but they give the cover an air of mystery. It makes a child want to read the book. Very beautiful.

Option one, with a soft arch and a more pronounced matching larger type, for just the L,P and M, Try dropping the L,P and M down below the actual word text.Thus creating the illusion that the actual title appears to look shorter.

I like the second approach. However consider making the title font larger and create a highlighted shadow effect behind the text by reducing the illustration to 85 percent. Show the entire book in the illustration which is cropped. The illustrator and the authors detract from the image and should be on a single line the full width of the cover with a large gap between illustrator and author.

The wavy title looks better, but as someone said earlier, the “M” needs adjusting to become readable. Good luck with your book launch!

Aviva, Definitely the first cover so that when the image is done smaller, the text can be read better. Experiment with it to see what you think. Spacing between character and/or words will make the readability better too. I think it is really important that the cover title be seen so there is no question. That said, the curvy is okay too, but it would need to read better in a smaller image. Food for thought. Really like your color balance. People images are pretty clear. All the Best to you and your success!

I prefer number two. Magic is not straightforward so the curves and loops convey its playfulness. But do look at the letter M, it needs some tweaking.

I prefer #2 because it best fits the title. I also agree with the suggestion to fix the “M”. Very nice!

Option #1 because my eyes focus dead on the title as oppose to moving to read wavy text print.

I prefer the curvy one. It better fits the image and creates less competition with the rest to catch my eye. Buena suerte!

From a purely readable perspective, I think Option #1 is marginally easier to read. The artist in me, however, likes the undulating script.

Does that make it a statistical jump ball? If so, which do YOU like better? Go with that.

Definitely Option 2 – The Title looks so much better for the style of the cover! Tory Allyn

I like the straight. There is a lot going on in the illustration, no need to make it harder to read. The youngsters are the target, and they need an easy font, and an easy view of the font to feel success at reading the cover. I am wondering if the ( excuse the expression) bug eyed look is part of your style or are the characters on the cover super surprised about something? If not, then I would reconsider using the same eye on every character. I know the work is very stylized, but eyes are so very expressive, and you loose a lot of opportunity for expressions with using a super stylized eye in every pic.