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2 cool new coloring books to inspire creativity in older kids

2 cool new coloring books to inspire creativity in older kids

by Liz Gumbinner | DIY

I never think we can have enough coloring books around the house–or stashed in the travel bags for road trips and plane rides. As much as I love handing my kids plain sheets of paper for open-ended creativity, there’s something about coloring in the lines...
A creative activity book that could make a future Duchamps or Dali out of your kid.

A creative activity book that could make a future Duchamps or Dali out of your kid.

by Christina Refford | Books for Kids

A few years ago, we fell in love with artist Marion Deuchars’ smart, fun activity book Let’s Make Some Great Art, which teaches kids about twelve great masters and encourages them to imitate their styles all over the pages. I’m thrilled to find a...
PhotoPlay! The cool coloring book gets bigger and better.

PhotoPlay! The cool coloring book gets bigger and better.

by Christina Refford | Books for Kids

When I first got my hands on the open-ended coloring book Fotoplay! back in 2012, I fell in love with the way photographer M. J. Bronstein used her snapshots as prompts, encouraging kids  to draw all over them to create their own personal masterpiece. Her new coloring...
An awesome gift for mom from the kids: A book they draw themselves

An awesome gift for mom from the kids: A book they draw themselves

by Liz Gumbinner | Mother's Day Gifts

My favorite Mother’s Day gifts from my children are the ones they make themselves. Not that I’d say no to jewelry, but if you’re looking for a terrific gift for mom from the kids, I think I’ve found the perfect, affordable, sentimental...
Free, printable coloring pages for kids from real illustrators, not clip art.

Free, printable coloring pages for kids from real illustrators, not clip art.

by Kate Etue | DIY

The team behind  the Lost My Name personalized books for kids blew us away last year with their sophisticated, clever, custom books for kids that don’t just drop your child’s name into a template story. Instead, the main character goes on an adventure that...
Stocking stuffer alert: Rx Art coloring books support kids most in need of art.

Stocking stuffer alert: Rx Art coloring books support kids most in need of art.

by Liz Gumbinner | DIY

A coloring book can make a fantastic holiday gift for kids: It doesn’t require batteries, it’s portable for the trip home, and you can start using it right away. Now here’s a new one that’s fantastic for another reason besides the fact that...
A monstrously fun activity book, just in time for Halloween

A monstrously fun activity book, just in time for Halloween

by Christina Refford | DIY

My kids have always preferred “open-ended” coloring-and-activity books like Fotoplay! or Let’s Make Some Great Art over ones that ask them to just stay within the lines. So it’s no wonder they’re roaring for an imaginative new...
The prettiest coloring book in the world

The prettiest coloring book in the world

by Stephanie Slate | Books for Kids

First thing each morning my kids usually plop themselves down at our kitchen table and proceed to sketch, color, and print until they’re practically late for school. I love how focused they are on their little projects. I also love that it gives my husband and I...
A coloring book as lovely as the little girl behind it

A coloring book as lovely as the little girl behind it

by Stephanie Mayers | Uncategorized

If you don’t know Elizabeth Mitchell’s music, you’re missing something special. She invokes a vibe of simple joy that’s been part of our daily soundtrack as a family for the past few years. Daniel, Elizabeth’s husband, and...
32 Ways to Dress a Fox? Is that a personal challenge?

32 Ways to Dress a Fox? Is that a personal challenge?

by Delilah S. Dawson | Books for Kids

I’m smitten with kittens–of the fox and rabbit variety. And piglets, too. If you like open-ended, simple, beautiful activity books that leave plenty of room for imagination and fun, then you’ll want to buy all three. That’s a total of 96...
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