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coloring books

  • plural
    of coloring book.
    coloring book
    noun
    a children's book of outline drawings for coloring in crayons, watercolors, etc.

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“Not for nothing, I assume adult coloring books sell better than literary fiction,” says Zeiba.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 16, 2026

“Mother’s Day means everything to me,” said Rikers inmate Nadine Leach, 43, as she watched her three-year-old granddaughter, Queen, excitedly explore the sound machines, coloring books and toys.

From Seattle Times ● May 10, 2024

Meditation, coloring books, and walking outside are all great, affordable ways to regulate your stress levels.

From Slate ● Aug. 31, 2023

At the first beats of “La Vida es un Carnaval” on a recent morning, several octogenarians in a senior center abandoned their dominoes, coloring books and crossword puzzles, and showed off their salsa moves.

From New York Times ● Aug. 26, 2023

She sometimes stays in the lines of her coloring books, and she usually draws stuff like flowers and stars, always in pink.

From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist

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