Books in Dover Coloring Books for Children series

Thirty original drawings depict bloodthirsty characters in all manner of mysterious, romantic, and moody settings — ideal for fans of today's popular books, television shows, and movies inspired by vampire lore. Illustrations include moonlit graveyards, toothy antiheroes, and swooning maidens amid settings that teem with serpents, skulls, and swarming bats.

"It always seems impossible till it's done," declared Nelson Mandela, a prominent leader in South Africa's struggle against apartheid. This coloring book portrays his remarkable life, from boyhood to his work with the African National Congress, his imprisonment, his election as the country's first black president, and his role as an ambassador of peace and unity.

Travel back in time to join the famous archer and his merry men! Escape to Sherwood Forest to meet the heroic outlaw who stole from the rich and gave to the poor. Forty-four illustrations to color, accompanied by informative captions, depict dramatic scenes from the story of Robin Hood and his jolly bandit comrades — including Little John, Friar Tuck, and Will Scarlet — along with other legendary characters, from faithful Maid Marian to wicked Prince John and the dastardly Sheriff of Nottingham.

These 30 Beautiful & Simple Mandala Patterns will Provide Hours of Stress Relief & Relaxation for Your Child!This beautiful mandala coloring book for children is filled with 30 unique and whimsical designs that will encourage your child to express their individual creativity without feeling overwhelmed. Each image has been hand-picked to both inspire and awaken your child’s imagination. Kids of all ages will delight in finding the hidden images within the mandalas – from butterflies and ladybugs, to candy canes and birthday hats!This mandala coloring book for kids features:A variety of designs selected specifically for kids30 whimsical images to color -- providing hours of calm, relaxing and educational funThe complexity of patterns range from beginner to more challengingSingle sided coloring pages to prevent bleed throughPerfect size for framing (8.5” x 11”)Mandala Coloring Books are perfect for:Birthday GiftsGraduation GiftsEnd of School Year GiftsSummer Camp/Summer TravelEaster Gift Basket StuffersStocking StuffersAny Child Who Loves Coloring!Color. Relax. Enjoy.

Tilly, a fabulous feline, and her canine companion, Spike, trek from Greece's ancient Acropolis and the Roman Colosseum to modern-day landmarks such as Dubai's skyscraper, Burj Khalifa, and the Sydney Opera House. Thirty adorable illustrations to color feature China's Great Wall, the Statue of Liberty, Big Ben, and many other famous sights. It's an around-the-world experience!

A wonderland of wee folk, this imaginative coloring book is populated by gremlins, pixies, giants, and other fantasy characters. In addition to mermaids, leprechauns, and other familiar creatures, these 29 images encompass a variety of lesser-known spirits:• Befana, a good house-fairy from Italy, who brings toys and sweets on Twelfth Night• Sandman, an English nursery spirit who lulls the children to sleep by sprinkling magical dust in their eyes• Puddlefoot, the Scottish household brownie who both tidies up unfinished work and makes a mess of completed chores• The Cloud People, spirits believed by Pueblo Indians to bring water to crops • Alberich, the dwarf king, who possesses a magic ring, a cloak of invisibility, and a sword with special powers• Mab, Empress of Fairies, who rides a magical coach drawn by three butterfliesColorists of all ages are certain to fall under the spell of these beguiling images.

On July 20, 1969, over 500 million people around the world watched on television as Neil Armstrong became the first man to set foot on the moon. In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission, this informative coloring book was created to show how scientists and astronauts worked together to make the historic lunar landing a success. Thirty carefully researched illustrations, accompanied by detailed captions, highlight everything from the planning stages and building of the spacecraft to liftoff and splashdown.

This carefully designed book shows preschoolers and early-school-age youngsters how to print the letters of the alphabet and identify objects beginning with those letters. By simply following the directional arrows. Children can trace dashed outlines for an upper- and lowercase letter "A," as well as the outlines for pictures of an apple, ark, arrow, and animal.All 26 letters of the alphabet and related objects are represented in a similar fashion — from boat, car, and duck to X-ray, yo-yo, and zebra. Guidelines on the bottom of each large page invite youngsters to print a capital letter and small letter on their own. Boys and girls will especially like this fun-to-use book because they can color all the objects that go with the letters.

Thirty beautifully depicted mermaids — and a few mermen! — represent myths and folktales from ancient Syria, Africa, the British Isles, and many other cultures. Sophisticated, ready-to-color underwater scenes portray these alluring creatures of legend in glorious detail. Brief captions introduce the stories behind the pictures. Contains mature content.

Throughout history artists have portrayed bizarre, unearthly creatures from the dark side of the imagination. The Middle Ages was a particularly prolific era for such depictions. This remarkable coloring book features dozens of mythical animals and monsters.Lurking within the pages of this fabulous bestiary are 45 extraordinary images, waiting to be brought to vivid life with crayons or other coloring media by inspired artists of all ages. The illustrations include finely detailed dragons, winged dogs, demons, lions, griffins, a bull, unicorn, eagle, and various other beasts. Sources for these skillfully adapted images range from The Book of Kells and the works of Dürer, de Vinci, and other artists to Viking stone reliefs and the architecture of Notre Dame, Rouen, and other cathedrals.Coloring book enthusiasts and anyone interested in monsters and mythical beings will delight in this splendid collection of captivating creatures.