Ownership is what holds attention
Generic colouring books get five minutes. A book where the child recognises themselves, their dog and their friends holds attention for far longer, for obvious reasons.
Colouring book ideas
Screen-free, and actually interesting
The problem with screen-free activities is that most of them lose to a screen. A book about their own life is one of the few that does not.
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Choosing photos that hold attention
Leave it out, not away
Books kept on the table get used. Books kept in the cupboard do not. Pencils beside it help.
Match the difficulty honestly
Pages that are too detailed get abandoned; pages that are too simple get finished and forgotten. Pick the level for the child you actually have.
Every spread pairs the original photo with its colouring page, so the memory and the drawing sit side by side.
How it works
- Pick your photos. Six to eighteen, straight from your phone.
- Choose a cover and title. The cover stays in full colour.
- Pick the detail level. Simple and bold for little hands, or intricate for older colourists.
- We print and post it. Or email you a print-ready PDF, if you would rather print it yourself.
Digital from $9. Printed, saddle stitched and posted across Australia from $39. See full pricing
Questions
How long does a book last?
A fifteen-photo book is around thirty pages of colouring, typically weeks of occasional use rather than a single sitting.
Can I order a second copy later?
Photos are deleted after your book ships, so a reprint means uploading again. If you think you will want more copies, the digital edition lets you print as many as you like.
What happens to the photos I send you?
They are deleted as soon as your book ships. Nothing is kept and nothing is shared.
Give the tablet some competition
Six photos, five minutes, preview before payment.
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