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The best cute and magical coloring books for kids

Baby animals, unicorns, mermaids and fairies. These are the books for a child who adds hearts and stars to everything.

  • 8 picks
  • Ages 3+

Every book on this list is by Kevin Coulston. This site exists to help you choose between his books, so it is a guide, not an independent review.

  1. Baby Animals

    Best for little animal lovers and a very first tracing book.

    Little animals provide familiar, gentle outlines for a first tracing-and-coloring experience.

    Trace Then Color: Baby Animals cover
  2. Cute Cartoon Animals

    Best for a first coloring book: round, friendly animals with big shapes to fill.

    A varied set of cheerful animal cartoons gives young colorists more than one favorite creature to find.

    Trace Then Color: Cute Cartoon Animals cover
  3. Unicorn Animals

    Best for kids who think every animal is better with a unicorn horn.

    Familiar animals take an imaginative turn when each one gains a unicorn horn.

    Trace Then Color: Unicorn Animals cover
  4. Mermaids, Unicorns and Other Cute Stuff

    Best for kids who love sparkly, magical characters.

    Mermaids, unicorns, and sweet fantasy characters bring a storybook mood to tracing time.

    Trace Then Color: Mermaids, Unicorns, and Other Cute Stuff cover
  5. Fairies, Princesses and Other Cute Stuff

    Best for fairy-tale fans: fairies, princesses and their friends.

    Fairies, princesses, puppies, kittens, and other cute subjects share this gentle fantasy collection.

    Trace Then Color: Fairies, Princesses, and Other Cute Stuff cover
  6. Mermaids, Unicorns and Other Cute Stuff Coloring and Activity Book

    Best for kids who like to switch between coloring, mazes, puzzles and drawing.

    This fantasy book mixes coloring with mazes, puzzles, word searches, and drawing pages.

    Mermaids, Unicorns and Other Cute Stuff Coloring and Activity Book cover
  7. Baby Robots

    Best for younger robot fans who like cute more than complicated.

    The robots are small, cute, and full of personality, with panels and gadgets that welcome bright colors.

    Trace Then Color: Baby Robots cover
  8. Cute Cartoon Monsters

    Best for kids who like their monsters friendly, not scary.

    The monsters are more charming than frightening, making them inviting characters for younger colorists.

    Trace Then Color: Cute Cartoon Monsters cover

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