You can even get a lap desk and take your coloring pages to enjoy in the car or while waiting your turn at an appointment!
Although the title may seem family member-specific, this book is full of the "clean" versions of foul words that are sure to get a good chuckle out of you. Just grab your favorite coloring pens — and a glass of wine — and relax!
Featuring an A-Z with a difference, this gorgeously quirky colouring book from The Jam Tart got the thumbs up from all our testers. Each A4 page features a stylised animal letter to colour in, as well as an explanation for each underneath (great for encouraging our six-year-old’s reading). It gets bonus points for including patterned end papers for even more colouring opportunity, too.
Today there is a range of coloring books for all interests whether these are animals, plants, fantasy, and even favorite artists such as Bob Ross and Thomas Kinkade.
If you’re looking for a great birthday gift for a primary school age child, we think this is just the ticket.
When was the last time you picked up a finely sharpened colored pencil and began shading in an illustrated image that brought you joy? If you haven’t thought about coloring since kindergarten, you’re missing out on the comfort that comes from such a simple, low-stakes hobby.
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When April showers keep you indoors, relax by the window and color! The calming sounds of rain pattering against the windowpanes will provide a soothing melody for adult coloring.
As well as this comprehensive tour of art history, book coloring book Prestel also has smaller colouring books following the same interactive style, focussing on individual artists like Klee and Monet, which also got the thumbs up from our older testers.
There’s also enough intricacy to keep older children engaged, while the bold, graphic designs were a hit with our pre-schooler.
Established in 2001, Bendon Publishing steadily builds its reputation as one of the premier publishers of children’s storybooks, activity books, and coloring books. This publisher based in Ohio, USA, continues to have a strong presence in the educational and entertainment markets, producing a lot of engaging and interactive products for young readers and learners.
It’s educational, unusual, fun and absolutely huge – this will keep our tester going through the whole of the school summer holiday.
Get the children to color in the illustration, and then you, as the adult, will draw in a few lines on the back, including one to separate the message section from the address section.
Need a little push to chase your dreams? Start by coloring your very own motivational poster. With its whimsical designs and self-love quotes such as “follow your soul; it knows the way” and “some days you just have to create your own sunshine,” the world will soon be your oyster.