May 27, 2009 2:41 PM
Dover coloring books - 4-for-3 at Amazon
Amazon is having a 4-for-3 sale right now, so I am going to take care of something that's been on my list for a while - a round-up of Dover coloring books.
First, if you're new here, I want you to know why coloring books can be of enormous benefit to your child in developing pincer grasp and concentration. The wonderful thing is that Dover has a line of over 500 coloring books with great educational value. In fact, my son 23-year-old Matt peeked over my shoulder as I was doing this round-up and got a big smile remembering the ones he had colored as a boy.
Dover has something for every child's interests - from ships, planes, cowboys, and pirates to ballet and costumes. Many periods of history are covered, including Old Testament and New Testament times. Lots of science - botany, biology, astronomy and even human physiology. And wonderful focus on the arts. This means as your child is concentrating on the coloring, they are imprinting vivid visuals, learning lessons that will stay with them forever. This is one way to make them passionate about what they are learning.
I have rounded up a random assortment here so you can see how diverse Dover's offerings are. I've listed 242 here. If you are as excited about Dover coloring books as I am, this 4-for-3 sale is a great time to stock up. You can tuck them away for Christmas or birthdays, for days when your children need something new to absorb their attention, or for birthday gifts with staying power. I don't know how long the 4-for-3 sale will last, but Amazon will not honor stuff you put in your shopping cart now and then checkout with once they withdraw the sale.
Also don't forget to use the Super Saver shipping option at checkout for free shipping on orders over $25.
I've also included several size sets of Prismacolor pencils - which are not on sale. While these seem pricey compared to what you find in Target or Walmart, this is one instance where you truly get what you pay for. These pencils are superb and will give your child the best coloring experience.
You can also sign up to receive a weekly email from Dover with links to several FREE coloring pages from their books.
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Comments
we love Dover! we've had several books to incorporate in our "art time" for homeschooling the last couple years.
kristy in Germany
Posted by: kristy in Germany | May 28, 2009 12:44 AM
