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.
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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