The end of the year can be a stressful time. So we’ve compiled some of the best coloring books to help you relax and unwind. Sit back, grab your coloring pencils and enter magical worlds, explore beautiful designs and bring animals to life. If you love to be creative with color, then check out the best coloring books of 2016.
Best Coloring Books of 2016
Johanna’s Christmas
Johanna Basford
Release Date: October 25, 2016
Bestselling author of Secret Garden and Lost Ocean has a new Christmas coloring book for those wanting to get in the festive spirit. From tangles of holly to elaborately decorated gingerbread houses. Sleighs led by reindeer to bauble covered Christmas trees. It is even printed on single-sided on ivory paper to remove your artworks.
Buy on AmazonStress Relieving Animal Designs
Dan Morris
Release Date: August 19, 2016
Featuring over 50 animal patterns, this coloring book is designed to provide stress relief through creative expression. It includes creatures big and small across different scenes like forests, oceans, deserts, and grasslands. It features designs for varying complexity for beginners up to experts.
Buy on AmazonThe Dr. Seuss Coloring Book
Dr. Seuss
Release Date: November 1, 2016
Designed for all ages, this Dr. Seuss coloring book features a range of scenes from some of your favorite Dr. Seuss moments. It has intricate illustrations and playful patterns from titles like The Cat in the Hat, Oh, the Places You’ll Go!, The Lorax and Horton Hears a Who!
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Tip Top Coloring Books
Release Date: October 26, 2016
This coloring book is designed for adults who need a little relaxation in their life. Featuring flowers, animals and garden designs, this will allow your creativity to run wild and also help you de-stress at the same time. With 30 original art designs, you’ll have plenty of coloring to do.
Buy on AmazonThe Beauty of Horror
Release Date: October 4, 2016
This isn’t your normal coloring book, it’s art therapy for the abnormal. Designed for horror fans, this coloring book for adults mixes the style of The Walking Dead and The Secret Garden to create a truly unique experience. The intricate illustrations inside offer readers monsters, severed heads, deadly weapons and skeletal remains to complete, color and embellish.
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Jade Summer
Release Date: September 2, 2016
If you need a little stress relief and relaxation, this mandala coloring book is perfect for you. With over 100 designs, the vivid imagery and beautiful illustrations will immerse you in a new world and take you to your happy place.
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Sherry Petersik & John Petersik
Release Date: October 4, 2016
For those interested in interior design, this coloring book from New York Times bestselling authors, Sherry and John Petersik is a must. You can explore and color intricate room designs details like ornate rugs, patterned pillows, and bookcases. Redecorating, repainting rooms, and buying new furniture can be a difficult process, so now you can try out color patterns and designs before you implement them in your home.
Buy on AmazonMagical Forest
Jade Summer
Release Date: November 19, 2016
Escape into a magical world of enchanted forest animals, fantasy landscapes, mythical nature patterns and country flower designs. This adult coloring book helps relieve stress and aid relaxation due to the peaceful and tranquil imagery.
Buy on AmazonPusheen Coloring Book
Claire Belton
Release Date: October 25, 2016
Fans of I Am Pusheen the Cat will love this coloring book featuring the internet’s favorite chubby, tubby tabby. Perfect for both coloring book fans and cat lovers alike, this adorable adventure is sure to be the perfect colorful escape for readers.
Buy on AmazonFanciful Foxes
Marjorie Sarnat
Release Date: November 16, 2016
Who can resist the cute ears and fluffy tails of foxes? Enter a wonderland of intricate, swirling patterns all with a focus on one of the animal kingdom’s most adorable creatures. It includes perforated pages that are printed on one side for easy removal and display. This one is designed for experienced colorists.
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