The Coloring Book of Cards and Envelopes: Nature, by Nosy Crow, illustrated by Rebecca Jones
Get creative with this amazingly innovative coloring book, full of beautifully-designed cards and envelopes to tear out and color.
I have a lot of coloring books, and I have loved this book and series since it released in 2016. The twenty four designs are perfect for all ages to decorate and send to family and friends. Not only do I use the cards, folded envelopes and stickers to send really cool snail-mail, as an author I have also given away as freebies and ALWAYS a hit. Highly recommend, great for gifts, great to encourage kids to write letters, thank you's, teacher notes, and so much more. With enough blank space inside for a message, envelopes to customize and stickers to seal your card – truly a creative package! Part of the set National Trust: The Coloring Book of Cards and Envelopes: Nature, published by Nosy Crow, Mar. 2016, $14.99, 9780763692452.
I Love My Hair: A Coloring Book of Braids, Coils, and Doodle Dos, by Andrea Pippins
I have a lot of coloring books, and I have loved this one by artist extraordinaire, Andrea Pippins, since it first came out in 2015! I still have so much fun coloring these pictures, I am revisiting to share as part of a coloring book roundup for National Coloring Day every Sept. 14, Find this book and images plus more coloring book favorites new and old at https://www.ink-a-dink.com. You can see some of my coloring pages finished, especially the spread for "Put Some Flowers In Your Hair." I also did one as a green mermaid with orange hair, and in the wig worn by Marie Antoinette, part of 2-page spread, portrait style, I used a fun, metallic, silver colored pencil to create different shades--though I can't share those pictures because one of my children took my copy along to college. Schwartz & Wade; Clr Csm edition (November 10, 2015), Ages 8+, $15.99, 9780399551222.
The Art History Coloring Book shares the stories behind some of the most significant artistic creations from around the world. “Each work of art is accompanied by educational text that uses Coloring Concepts Inc.’s unique methodology for kinesthetic learning, which involves physically interacting with a subject to facilitate understanding. Kinesthetic techniques are used in combination with visual and/or auditory study techniques, producing multi-sensory learning. The Art History Coloring Book comes complete with a Table of Contents, Index, Glossary and References, and a full-color photo insert.” (Coloring Concepts Inc.), Collins Reference, August 2021, 9780063009745.
Vogue Coloring Book, Illustrated by Ian R. Webb
Detailed features of iconic women and music, by an music industry veteran, meticulously researched, with information on each woman, with original artwork themed for each artist, with added adult and music-enthusiasts interest, similar to the excellent and collectible, Vogue Coloring Book, by award-winning, long-term Vogue fashion editor, Iain R Webb, 2016, $12.99, 9781840917260.
An Inspirational Coloring Book For Everyone: Be Fearless In The Pursuit Of What Sets Your Soul On Fire, by Papeterie Bleu. Core themes include inspiration, goal-setting and encouragement. Published by Gray & Gold Publishing, April 2017, 9781640010734.
The Unofficial The Crown Coloring Book, for fans of the show and all things royals, with excellent quality and perforated pages for easily frameable art, becker&mayer! books (Quarto Group), Nov. 2021, 9780760373507.
Star Wars Doodles (Doodle Book) by Zack Giallongo, Disney Lucasfilm Press, March 2015, $12.99, 9781484706848.
Wings of Fire: The Official Coloring Book, by Brianna C. Walsh, Scholastic Inc., April 2022, $15.99, 9781338818406
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