Coloring Pages & Books

Coloring pages and coloring books for children. Coloring is a calm activity that builds precision and patience, and the finished work can later be put up on the wall. Staying within the lines requires eye-hand coordination — exactly the skill needed for writing later on. For younger children, large, simple coloring pages with thick lines work best, since overly fine details lead to frustration. Color-by-number suits children from about age five, once they know their numbers and can focus. Some coloring sheets are covered with a wipeable layer, letting you rub the color off — these are great for travel, since one sheet can be used many times over.