Just So Stories

Penguin Australia

• ISBN: 9780241764244
• Imprint: Penguin
• RRP: $14.99

If you’ve grabbed Warning! These Jokes Will Annoy Everyone You Know to keep a bigger one occupied, while everyone snoozes post Xmas-lunch Christmas, and you need something for a Small, this is really cute and would suit any age from around 3/4 upwards. Put some chunky crayons or some new pencils or – do you dare? – some felt pens!!! [go on, it’s Xmas! get the washable ones in case of wall art mishaps] with it and peace will be guaranteed. But it’s not pitched at just Smalls, like many Xmas colouring books.

Coco Wyo are a group of artists and colourists, on a mission to provide some relaxation and moments to pause in busy lives, via what they describe as ‘cozy’ colouring. In the library and classroom, I call it mindful colouring (because that sounds trendy) but the truth of it is, that colouring in has ALWAYS been mindful and soothing [just me?]. I used to sit and colour in with my mum – yes, even as a big person – and certainly with my own girls and grandies. It’s like blowing bubbles. A guaranteed de-stresser.

So maybe, if you don’t need this for a Small, just grab it for yourself- especially if you’re the bunny hosting the Xmas she-bang! I really love it and I love the slightly Scandinavian style of Santa, not to mention the rather off-beat inclusion of the odd monster or skull flowers!! It’s a 4 🎄🎄🎄🎄 from me.

Escape to a winter wonderland of 45 hand-drawn illustrations – gorgeous festive scenes that are packed with adorable details. This irresistible colouring book is the perfect gift this Christmas. Each design has bold and clean lines to help you create beautiful, effortless colouring pages.

This book offers:

High resolution prints on high quality paper, for clear, crisp images.

45 hand-drawn colouring pages to help you relax, unwind and enjoy the countdown to Christmas!

Single-sided pages to prevent bleed-through (if using marker pens, please place a protective sheet behind the page you are colouring).