The Time Garden

Written and illustrated by Daria Song
Watson-Guptil (September 1, 2015) $15.99

Age: 10+

Genre: Art, Coloring

Creative artists will adore this gorgeous story and coloring book combo (created in intricate pen and ink), beginning with a German Black Forest Cuckoo Clock that strikes magic at midnight.

Nature

Miracles Happen Everyday Adult Coloring Book: Motivate Yourself with Beautiful Inspiring Phrases to Help Melt Stress Away, July 6, 2018, by Coloring Book Cafe, ISBN-13: 978-1983370823
Motivate and Inspire Yourself with Beautiful Phrases and Amazing Calligraphy that will Enable You to Relax, Unwind and Get Into a Good Vibes Mode... This book offers an ideal way to motivate and inspire yourself in a fun, healthy and therapeutic way. All the pages have been originally designed by Coloring Book Cafe's artists. This beautiful Coloring Book features 30 uniquely crafted single page designs. It's easy to become immersed in the inspirational coloring pages, many that featuring encouragements and Scripture. Single sided pages allow for framing or gift-giving, these beautiful illustrations are a joy to color! This adult coloring book makes a great gift for young and old.

I've been coloring long before it became cool, as evidenced by my fabulous collection of '70's optical illusion coloring books. I love coloring!

My coloring collection continues to grow, and on this page you will find some of my favorites! Check back, because I'll update with new releases every season. Enjoy!

By Moose Allain

Big Picture Press, 2016, $16.99

Ages: 6-9

Genre: coloring book, write, draw

ISBN: 9780763685324

ByTemplar Books

Candelwick, 2016, $14.99

Ages: 10 and up

Genre: coloring book, adventure

ISBN: 97807636994241

Magical Forest

By Anna Brett

Barron's Educational Series, Inc., 2017, $10.99

Ages: 8-14

Genre: 3D colorscapes, coloring book, magical

ISBN: 9780764168833

This has been one of my favorite coloring books since its release. I love the whimsical looks of every page, and the many different styles to choose from! I had a blast using my imagination to color in a "mermaid," Marie Antoinette, and other magical creatures. A really fun book for girls, moms, and coloring queens.

Monster and Heroes of the Realms:

A Dungeons & Dragons Coloring Book

By Andrea Pippins

Schwartz & Wade Books, 2015. $11.30

Ages: All

Genre: coloring book, hair, girls, women, fun

ISBN: 9780399551222

The Coloring Book of Cards and Envelopesseries

By Majestic Expressions

Broadstreet Publishing Group, 2015, $14.99

Ages: Adult

Genre: coloring book, inspiration, religion

ISBN: 9781424551385

I can't say enough good things about this series! I've gone through four copies, which I've used as part of gifts and thank you's, for teachers, graduates, birthday, just about any special occasion. I also share with children of all ages when I speak at schools on Find Your Future in Art, letting each student select a card, envelope, and everyone gets one, from elementary through high school, guys and girls! The unique concept makes any recipient feel special--and like coloring!

Ballerina Theater

By Anna Brett

Barron's Educational Series, Inc., 2017, $10.99

Ages: 8-14

Genre: 3D colorscapes, coloring book, ballerina, ballet

ISBN: 9780764168826

I saw these books and I had to have them! Love unique spins on the coloring trend, and these 3D colorscapes are too cool! For adults, teacher gifts, or older teens, I recommend Magical Forest. Ballerina Theater works for slightly younger audiences with crossover appeal to YA ballet enthusiasts. Be warned: not for the very young, coloring detials may cause frustration.

Flowers and Butterflies