Summer heatwaves are no joke and sometimes it’s too hot to send your kids outside to play. We’ve all been there and while it is tempting to let your little ones look at screens for a bit, a good coloring book is a great way to unwind. It’s also a fun creative outlet!
I’ve rounded up some terrific new coloring books that are sure to keep kids of all ages happy and busy!
America the Beautiful Coloring Book
The Fourth of July might be over, but who can resist a coloring book filled with parades, lemonade stands, county fairs, and picnics?!
(Adams Media, an imprint of Simon & Schuster)
America the Beautiful Coloring Book is packed with 45 sweet illustrations featuring landmarks, cute critters, and nostalgia.
Summer Fun Mini Coloring Book
This book might be small, but it packs a whole lot of fun! It’s the perfect size to toss in your handbag for car rides or while waiting at the doctor’s office.
(Adams Media, an imprint of Simon & Schuster)
I like the simplicity of the drawings and have found it to be a nice way to de-stress after a day of work. The Summer Fun Mini Coloring Book is great for kids of all ages! 😉
The Official Dumpster Fire Coloring Book
Stressed out about world events? Why not laugh your way through life’s disasters with The Official Dumpster Fire Coloring Book by internet sensation and Dumpster Fire’s founder, Truck Torrence.
(Ten Speed Press, a division of Penguin Random House)
Packed with 38 black-and-white illustrations, follow Dumpster Fire, Trash Panda, Trash Kitties, and Pizza Rat through floods, fallout, and general mayhem.
Cozy Horror Nights: A Parody Coloring Book
Are your kids celebrating Summerween? The Cozy Horror Nights coloring book is the perfect activity between scary movies and roasting s’mores!
(Ulysses Press an imprint of The Stable Book Group)
Packed with creepy-kawaii scenes of classic villains in cute, silly situations, it delivers hours of spine-tingling fun for horror fans of all ages.
Color Me Chibi
My niece is in love with all things kawaii (Japanese word that means “cute” or “adorable”). Color Me Chibi is packed with 75 adorable, kawaii-style chibi illustrations to color!
(Ulysses Press an imprint of The Stable Book Group)
This coloring book is perfect for kids, adults, and anime fans! The pages feature fun scenes, including:
- Cute household pets
- Tasty treats like boba and mochi
- Magical mermaids, fairies, and monsters
- …and even a scarecrow and pumpkin!
I hope you like my round-up of activity books. Wishing you all a wonderful and colorful summer!
Disclosure: No monetary compensation was received for this post. I received complimentary books which helped facilitate this review. My opinions and images are 100% my own.
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