It’s National Colouring Day

Today is the publication day of Millie Marotta’s Animal Adventures. It also happens to be National Colouring Day, giving colourists even more reason to rejoice! Established in 2015, the day is celebrated by anyone who find joy, solace and calm in colouring as a pastime. To mark this colouring double whammy of days, we’re sharing some of our favourite colouring books, with enough variety to keep you busy until Christmas.

Millie Marotta’s Animal Adventures

Summer is over and you’ve not been able to get away? Come along on a colouring journey with Millie Marotta’s Animal Adventures. This book combines the visual splendour of Millie’s favourite illustrations from her books Island Escape, Secrets of the Sea and Woodland Wild, plus five new exclusive images to colour. Add your own palette to some of the world’s most majestic animals. Out today, what better way to step into autumn than opening your eyes to nature’s finest creatures?

Maggie Magoo’s Amazing Alphabet

You’re never too old to learn your ABC’s! Make every letter of the alphabet an elegant masterpiece, with floral illustrations and quirky critters to frame each page; why not use them for bedroom prints, new-born nurseries or decorating a kitchen to make it more like home? Shade your way through both letters and numbers to wind yourself down on a calming September night.

Millie Marotta’s Woodland Wild Pocket Colouring

Fancying taking a trip out in nature whilst keeping to the comfort of your front room? Dive into the beauty of woodland creatures and plant life in Millie Marotta’s Woodland Wild Pocket Colouring edition. Featuring species from across the globe, vibrant and teaming forest life and an exquisite array of flora, Millie’s intricate designs will keep you hooked for hours as if you’ve been frolicking in the woodland for days on end!

Gulliver’s New Travels: James Gulliver Hancock

Haven’t booked yourself a getaway this year? Well worry not! This fantastic re-imagining of Jonathan Swift’s 18th Century novel soars you through the exotic lands of this imaginary world and even worlds far, far away. Why have Spain when you can colour your way through teeny Lilliput or giant Broadingnag? An ideal book for lovers of the original and those wishing for a pocket of escapism.

London Buildings Colouring Book: Hannah Dipper & Robin Farquhar

For those with an architectural edge, this colouring book is packed with clean lines and modernist flare. Perhaps you’ll find a new favourite in this collection of 45 savvy line illustrations, ranging from Sir Christopher Wren’s 1675 Greenwich Royal Observatory, all the way to 1960s Brutalism. Add some colour to the Big Smoke as you pencil your way through the city.

Calming Colouring Patterns: Graham McCallum

If simplicity is your bag, Graham McCallum will keep you relaxed through these bustling autumn months. Dip in an out of these 80 unique illustrations that take you through the beauty of Japanese waves, the history of Medieval motifs and the decadence Art Nouveau. Take some time for yourself during the midweek chaos and colour your way into a restful evening.

Harry Potter: House Pride Official Colouring Books

Passionate for Potter? If you’re a parent of Potter lovers or a Wizarding fan yourself, there’s a broom to dive your way into this magical world. If you’re a Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff or Slytherin, we’ve got characters, artefacts and buildings to celebrate every house. Better make sure those house colour pencils are sharp!