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Books in Dover Classic Stories Coloring Book series

  • The Tale of Peter Rabbit Coloring Book

    Beatrix Potter

    Paperback (Dover Publications, June 1, 1971)
    It’s every child’s dream come true … to color the irresistible Peter Rabbit drawings. And it’s the best way to enjoy this enduringly delightful tale. Rendered by Nancy Perkins, these large illustrations with the full story beneath tempt even the parent’s hand to color away and let the imagination run wild. Coloring while you read increases the hours of pleasure both parent and child can share recounting the adventures of the mischievous rabbit.
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  • The Titanic Coloring Book

    Peter F. Copeland

    Paperback (Dover Publications, July 10, 1997)
    On the night of April 14, 1912, while passengers aboard the Titanic were enjoying the luxurious accommodations of the White Star fleet's newest ocean liner, the ship struck an iceberg off the coast of Newfoundland. Described as "unsinkable," the largest and most elegant ocean vessel of the period quickly sank in the early morning hours on April 15 with the loss of more than 1.500 lives.This exciting coloring book dramatically re-creates events leading up to and including the monumental tragedy. Twenty-nine realistic drawings, accompanied by fact-filled captions, depict the Titanic docked in Southhampton, England; the ship's captain and officers on the bridge; passengers dining and strolling on deck; the ship striking the iceberg; survivors huddled in lifeboats; and more.
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  • Alice in Wonderland Coloring Book

    Lewis Carroll

    Paperback (Dover Publications, June 1, 1972)
    Almost as if Alice were nibbling a Wonderland mushroom, the pictures have grown to just the right size for coloring — they are two and three times as large as the originals. The White Rabbit, Dodo, Duchess, Cheshire Cat, Caterpillar, Father William, March Hare, Mad Hatter, Queen of Hearts, Gryphon, Mock Turtle, and Alice herself are all here, waiting for your crayons. The text has been abridged specially for young readers, retaining, however, almost completely Carroll's own words. A perfect introduction to Carroll's magical, wonderful world.
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  • Luxury Cars Coloring Book

    Bruce LaFontaine

    Paperback (Dover Publications, Aug. 23, 2005)
    Imagine yourself behind the wheel of a Porsche 911 GT2 Twin-Turbo Coupe! Here are the cars most of us just dream about — sleek, fast, fabulous machines that cost a small fortune! Thirty precisely and accurately rendered illustrations portray the legendary luxury cars that race through our imaginations: Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Coupe, BMW Z8 Convertible, Maserati Spyder 2-door Convertible/Roadster, Rolls-Royce Phantom 4-door Sedan, Jaguar XJ220, Bugatti EB 110S 2-door Coupe, and other automotive marvels.Detailed captions provide specs and other information (including top speed and acceleration time). And they come in any colors you choose to make them!
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  • American Muscle Cars, 1960-1975

    Bruce LaFontaine

    Paperback (Dover Publications, Nov. 6, 2001)
    Fast, flashy, and powerful, "muscle" cars were big, mass-produced American sports cars with lots of horsepower. For this unique coloring book, award-winning illustrator Bruce LaFontaine has expertly rendered 44 of these dynamic, legendary cars, down to the smallest detail. Among the models included here — shown against a variety of commercial and residential backdrops — are these memorable vehicles: 1962 Ford Thunderbird, 1964 Corvette Stingray, 1968 Chevy Impala SS 427, 1969 Chevy Camaro Z/28, 1969 AMC Rambler Scrambler, 1969 Shelby Cobra Mustang GT-500, 1969 Firebird Trans Am, 1970 Ford Torino Cobra, 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T, 1971 Mustang Boss 351, 1973 Buick Riviera, 1974 Firebird Trans Am, and 32 other exciting models. Informative captions, with facts and statistics for each car, complete an exciting collection that will delight coloring book enthusiasts as well as "muscle car" fans.
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  • Stories from the Old Testament

    Marty Noble

    Paperback (Dover Publications, Aug. 30, 2001)
    Powerful scenes from the Old Testament dramatically come to life in this coloring book. Artists of all ages can apply their coloring skills to 30 boldly rendered biblical scenes. Among them are Adam and Eve being driven out of the Garden of Eden, Cain murdering Abel, Lot fleeing from the destruction of Sodom, Joseph being sold into slavery by his brothers, Moses parting the Red Sea, Noah and the animals entering the ark, the Battle of Jericho, Delilah cutting Samson’s hair, Daniel in the lions’ den, and Jonah being swallowed by the whale. Ideal for school or home, the ready-to-color illustrations are accompanied by captions that cite biblical books, chapters, and verses. Brief retellings of the stories appear on facing pages.
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  • The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Coloring Book

    L. Frank Baum

    Paperback (Dover Publications, June 1, 1974)
    This unique coloring book contains the well-known story abridged from L. Frank Baum's book, as well as 61 W. W. Denslow drawings that have been adapted for your crayons, paints or felt pens. You'll enjoy coloring Dorothy, Toto, the Scarecrow, Glinda, and the great Oz himself, along with Munchkin Land and the dazzling Emerald City. A selection of the Common Core State Standards Initiative.
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  • United States Coloring Book

    Winky Adam

    Paperback (Dover Publications, Jan. 27, 1998)
    Which state — known as the "Golden State" — has trees that grow up to 300 feet high? Which East Coast state contains a re-creation of an authentic nineteenth-century sailing village? And which state leads all others in growing oranges? You'll find the answers to these questions and many others in this exciting coloring book spotlighting each of the 50 states.Information accompanying each ready-to-color illustration identifies the state's motto, flower, bird, tree, capital, and principal rivers and mountains. In addition, accurate outline drawings of each state include an inset of the state's location on a full map of the United States. Brimming with information, this entertaining and educational coloring book is an ideal learning aid that youngsters will love using at home or in the classroom.
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  • Little Women Coloring Book

    Louisa May Alcott, Barbara Steadman

    Paperback (Dover Publications, July 17, 2013)
    One of the best-loved children's books of all time, Little Women introduced countless readers to the genial and endearing March girls. Now, in this engaging coloring book version of Louisa May Alcott's popular classic, 20 ready-to-color illustrations recapture the charm and spirit of the unforgettable March family.Lifelike drawings of the story's most memorable scenes introduce you to literary-minded Jo, artistic Beth, and Meg, the oldest sister. You'll also meet Marmee, the girls' mother, Mr. March, Professor Bhaer (a tutor in love with Jo), and others. Share the heartwarming experience of this close-knit 19th-century New England family as the girls celebrate Christmas morning and listen to Marmee read the latest letter from their absent father; witness Amy's close encounter with disaster on the ice; attend Meg's lively summer wedding to Joseph Brooke; and much more.Accompanied by a specially abridged version of the original text geared to young readers, this coloring book will delight anyone encountering the March girls for the first time, rekindle fond memories among those who met them years ago, and entertain colorists of all ages.
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  • Great Scenes from Shakespeare's Plays

    John Green, Paul Negri

    Paperback (Dover Publications, June 13, 2000)
    Hamlet in the graveyard, musing over the skull of Yorick the jester; Juliet on her balcony and Romeo in the courtyard below, exchanging rapturous reflections on their new-found love; mad King Lear, railing at the elements in the midst of a howling storm upon the heath — these and other immortal scenes from Shakespeare’s best-known and most-loved works appear in this unique coloring book.Colorists of all ages will thrill to these finely-rendered depictions of memorable tableaux from Macbeth, Othello, Julius Caesar, Antony and Cleopatra, The Merchant of Venice, Richard III, Twelfth Night, and other famous plays by the Bard. Summaries of the plays, selections from the appropriate text, and captions accompany the illustrations. Texts include Portia’s courtroom speech, “The quality of mercy is not strain’d”; Marc Antony’s elegy for the assassinated Caesar, “Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears”; the sleepwalking Lady Macbeth’s lament over her blood-stained hands, “Out, damned spot!”; and numerous other oft-quoted lines.
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  • Around the World Coloring Book

    Winky Adam

    Paperback (Dover Publications, March 16, 2005)
    Ideal for home or classroom use, this entertaining and educational coloring book helps youngsters identify and locate Mexico, Argentina, Saudi Arabia, India, Spain, France, Nigeria, and 23 other countries of the world. A map of each nation contains names of major cities and is accompanied by ready-to-color pictures of each country's national flag, landmarks, and natural resources. Engaging facts and statistics highlight the unique features of each country.A useful learning tool for elementary school students, the Around the World Coloring Book will also provide preschoolers with challenging activities.
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  • Greek Gods and Goddesses

    John Green

    Paperback (Dover Publications, Nov. 6, 2001)
    The deities of ancient Greece are central characters in a body of mythical narratives that were at the heart of a civilization that lasted many centuries. These characters and stories represent imaginatively the Greeks’ understanding of nature, psychology, and their own history. They also include strange and spectacular tales of love and lust, war and peace, heroism and vengeance, supernatural feats and superhuman weaknesses — which may explain their appeal to poets, prose writers, and artists over time, right up to the present day: a stock of themes and images at the historical heart of European culture that still lend themselves to literary and artistic use at every level.This imaginative coloring book contains 22 memorable images based on the myths and legends of the Greek gods and heroes. Each full-page, ready-to-color illustration appears beside a page of descriptive text. Depictions include Poseidon’s wrathful destruction of Odysseus’ ship; Apollo slaying the monstrous Python; the return of Persephone from the Underworld; the virgin goddess Artemis; the punishment of Prometheus for bringing fire to mankind; Eos (Dawn) streaking across the sky in her chariot; Hephaistos forging weapons for the king of the gods; Zeus hurling thunderbolts; and 14 other exciting illustrations.A great way to introduce youngsters to Greek mythology, this collection of mythical images will also appeal to coloring book fans of all ages.
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