Do you double space when writing children's books?

I was going to try getting it published first. I really can't afford to self publish.

I just did a quick search and found this on a blog: [i]What to Send Each publisher will likely want a slightly different package. Some might want the entire manuscript, others prefer to receive only a query letter. Send each publisher only what their guidelines specify. Mailing a huge package to publishing houses that don't accept unsolicited manuscripts is a great way to waste money, and a lousy way to find a publisher. Whatever you send, be sure it is neat and easy to read. Stay far, far away from fancy script fonts and unusual formatting. Manuscripts should be typed in a plain font, double-spaced, on standard letter size white paper, and sent to a specific editor or the Editorial Department of the publishing company you're submitting to. [/i] The rest of it is here: http://www.publishingcentral.com/articles/20030119-7-2805.html

I guess it would make sense for it to be the same for children's books, but you never know. I am aware of the rest of the stuff. I have been studying how to send stuff, and even have a bazillion editing houses in a file box that has their requirements listed on the back and what type of material they are looking for listed on the front under company name, address, phone and editors name. That way I can address the correct person I am sending it to.

It probably is true that the print company makes the final decision. I know from experience that if a child has a difficult time reading the larger well spaced print helps them.

Yeah, but doesn't the printing company make that decision?