Coloring books are an excellent way to engage and entertain children. With so many choices, it can be hard to know which ones to select. Here is a beginner's guide to shopping for coloring books:
1. Choose coloring books that match the age of the child you are shopping for. A 3-year-old will be best suited for a simpler book than a 10-year-old. Look for books with large illustrations and simple outlines so little hands can easily color them.
2. Consider coloring books that promote creativity rather than just coloring in pre-drawn images. Books with prompts like “Create your own wild animal scene†allow the child to explore their imagination.
3. Select coloring books with thick pages so markers and crayons don't bleed through to the other side and ruin the look of the book. Look for a good quality, acid-free paper that won't easily rip.
4. Seek out coloring books with a single subject. Coloring books with themes like “animals†or “dinosaurs†let the child focus on a specific topic, making it easier for them to stay engaged.
5. For those really into coloring, look for themed coloring books with activities that can help the child develop their artistic skills. There are books with tutorials on basic shading and depth, as well as books with mandala patterns and puzzles.
Stranger Things: The Official Coloring Book
$11.99
$11.99 USD
50 Shades Of Bullsh*t: Dark Edition: Swear Word Coloring Book
$5.99
$5.99 USD
