Three hundred and sixty-five line drawings wait inside, one for every day of the year, each printed with a suggested colour scheme so a child is never stuck deciding where to begin. The subjects come from things small children already recognise.
Animals, fruits, vegetables and everyday household objects make up the artwork, which keeps vocabulary building alongside the colouring. Working through the pages gives practice in pencil control, staying inside outlines and telling one shade from another, all of which feed into early writing readiness. The colour guides also let a child work independently, making the book useful for quiet time as well as for supervised activity at a table.
Key things to expect:
• Three hundred and sixty-five line drawings to fill in
• A colour suggestion printed with each image as a gentle guide
• Subjects drawn from animals, food and familiar household items
• Practice in grip, control and distinguishing between shades
Made for preschool and early primary children, and handy for parents and teachers planning quiet activities. Available in English at Boipoka.