Melissa & Doug Jumbo 50-Page Kids' Coloring Pad Activity Book - Princess and Fairy

I have it on good authority that this is "the bestest coloring book," especially if you love princesses. This is the first Melissa & Doug jumbo coloring book that I've given as a gift and the little girl who received it was thrilled. Based on her "bestest" rating, I've given others in the series, and all have been well-received. I agree with the "bestest" rating for a number of reasons. The 14" x 11" size of the pages is child-friendly and allows for some detail in the pictures without making the different sections of the image hard to color. In addition, the quality of the paper is excellent and I like that there is a drawing on only one side of the page. This not only eliminates the potential for bleed-through of color to a picture on the other side, but also gives a child a blank canvas on which to draw once done coloring, encouraging creativity. Having 50 pages gives a child, or children if they're sharing a book, plenty of choices. All 50 pictures are shown on the back of the shrink-wrapped book, making it easy to select a book for an individual child's interests. Since giving the initial book as a gift, I've ordered at least 10 in this Melissa & Doug jumbo series through Amazon. In addition to the Princess & Fairy book, I've bought the Animal; the Vehicles; the Space, Sharks, Sports & More; and the Horses, Hearts, Flowers & More. All work well for children in the 3-7 recommended age group. I think pairing any one of these books with a new box of crayons, colored pencils, or other age-appropriate medium, makes an especially nice and very affordable gift. The price on each of these coloring books fluctuates on Amazon. I've seen them priced as high as $9.99, but I wait until they're in the $4-5 range to buy. With a box of 24 Rose Art colored pencils, about $3 when I bought them on Amazon, you've got a wonderful gift for under $10. Since I found these coloring books, I haven't bought any other brand. So, yes, I think they are the "bestest" and would highly recommend them.

These are the perfect coloring pads for children. The pages are heavier and white which make your colors pop! They don’t tear nor do colors from markers, paint, or paint pens I have every one I could find for my grandchildren. I highly recommend these!

Fun for kids. Great for a toddler

My daughter loves this! It’s very cute! And great to bring along with us when we travel! She’s at that stage where she will throw things & this book has held up through it! Very impressed. These coloring books are the best! Will be buying more!

Very fun and nice coloring pictures. Huge paper, as advertised. Good quality.

Have bought so many of these. My kindergarten class loves these! During free time they pick these over other toys 90% of the time. Great quality and the pictures are very cute.

My niece loves to color. This was perfect for her. She's autistic, she loves to keep busy and this is perfect for her busy mind.

Nice and large coloring book. The best quality I’ve found.

Such good quality pages my kids love it.

Good book, my son loves it.

Es mas grande que una libreta profesional. Me encantó y las hojas son gruesas, lo pintamos con marcadores y no traspasan la hoja. Pediré los demás.

Bought 2 of these so the kids didn't have to share. They love them so much I need to buy more paper because it's all got pictures on now.

Es gibt kein schöneres Malbuch auf dem Markt meiner Meinung nach. Die Ausmalbilder sind so toll und vor allem schön groß, meine 3 jährige Tochter liebt es!