When did coloring books become mindful? Exploring the effectiveness of a novel method of mindfulness-guided instructions for coloring books to increase mindfulness and decrease anxiety. Coloring can be a great grounding exercise for adults, Guarino adds, as it allows the brain to focus on one simple task. It's filled with 31 images of detailed leaf and flower patterns, and the perforated pages can be ripped out and displayed.Īdult coloring books can be a great stress reliever for people who are feeling overwhelmed or find their minds being pulled in too many different directions, says licensed mental health counselor GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC.

If you buy from the links, I get a little commission that helps me get more books to feature.Ī | Amazon.ca | .uk | | | | Amazon.es | .jp | Amazon.If you're looking for a good adult coloring book for all experience levels, the Color and Frame In The Garden Coloring Book (view at Amazon) is a great choice. Secret Garden: An Inky Treasure Hunt and Coloring Book is also available at Amazon ( US | CA | UK | DE | FR | IT | ES | JP | CN) You can get the book from them and major bookstores in Southeast Asia. This review copy is provided by book seller and distributor APD Singapore ( website | facebook). Actually, I had a colleague who has this book as well so I guess it's not just for kids.Ĭheck out the gallery page on Amazon to see how others have coloured their books. The paper is more suited for coloured pencils rather than coloured ink because they will bleed through. The artworks are of beautiful gardens, mazes, trees, insects and interesting looking flora and sometimes insects. It's a colouring and treasure hunt book by illustrator Johanna Basford who is know for her intricate black and white ink drawings.īesides adding colours to the illustrations, you are also invited to find hidden images on every page (answers revealed on the last). This is a very popular book that has over 200 favourable reviews on Amazon.

The secret garden coloring book