The right coloring book for your kid, in 30 seconds.
Pick an age and something they love. We’ll show books that fit, with real pages from inside and a link straight to Amazon.
Every book here is written and drawn by cartoonist Kevin Coulston. This site helps you choose between them.
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Trace first, then color. Here’s how it works.
Trace Then Color books are for ages 3 and up. Each page is one funny character to trace, color and keep.
Step 1 · ages 3+Trace the dots
Every character is printed in dotted lines. Tracing them builds the pencil grip and control kids need to draw later.
Step 2Color it your way
Now the character is theirs: real colors, rainbow stripes or polka dots. Because they made the lines, it feels like their own drawing.
Next · ages 5+Then draw it yourself
The same characters come as step-by-step drawing books for when your kid is ready to draw without the dots.
Friendly spooky coloring
Trace then colorCartoon Halloween Characters
Best for October: pumpkins, witches and ghosts, friendly rather than scary.
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Trace then colorSpooky Stuff for Halloween
Best for kids who want Halloween a little spookier.
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Trace then colorCute Cartoon Monsters
Best for kids who like their monsters friendly, not scary.
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What families say
“I bought this for my 6 year old. Lots of variety and good quality paper with fun pictures. Would recommend.”
“My grandson loved this book! He’s a young artist who loves to draw. This kept him quite busy.”
Reader reviews, shortened. Read them in full on each book’s Amazon page.
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