There are many educational uses for coloring books which is why they are so widely used in schools and preschools for younger children. For one thing, coloring pages hold the interest of younger children so they learned better about a variety of topics by coloring pictures related to that topic. Coloring pages also spark children’s creativity and foster their imagination.

This coloring book is a tad more R-rated, but sure to bring on some laughter. It's filled with funny illustrations that include insults and yes, "bad" words.

will love this beautiful sticker and colouring book. The colouring opportunities may be somewhat limited compared to other books we tested, but we felt there was a great balance of pictures to colour in and stickers to stick in place.

Even though each page isn’t one-sided, the sheet thickness will still provide beginners a great place to enter the world of intricate coloring books for adults.

The van has plenty of detail to colour in and it could easily occupy a group of siblings for an afternoon, just decorating it.

even found that art therapy can help reduce pain and anxiety. Another reason adult coloring books are all the rage these days is that they provide a screen-free escape from reality that makes you feel like a kid again.

With over 100 complex patterns, this coloring book is Quote filled with mind-bending geometric shapes and kaleidoscopic images just begging you to get creative with your color choices. With over 10,000 five-star ratings on Amazon, reviewers rave about the quality of paper that they say works well with both pen and pencil.

After the children are done coloring and the lines are drawn in, pick a recipient, have the children write in a little note, address the postcard and put a stamp on it for mailing.

They also have an impressive line-up of beautifully illustrated coloring books, often with informative and enriching stories and captions. They are always printed on premium paper yet low-priced, delighting colorists of all ages for generations. Submission guidelines.

Encourage children to color in the object they want to turn into a bookmark and then have them cut it out.

Another unique category they have is a "Color By Numbers" page. If you have trouble visualizing how your page will turn out, these will help you get some practice under your belt while still coloring some great pictures.

Dive into 84 pages of extremely detailed hand-drawn illustrations straight from Johanna Basford, the artist credited with starting the adult coloring book craze.

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My daughters totally dig the super cute and happy images to color in this coloring book. Even my 15-year-old has already done at least a third of the coloring pages. Color therapy for teens? Who knew?