We were lucky enough to get out our colouring pens & pencils again to try out these exquisite new colouring books of cards & envelopes by Rachel Cloyne from Nosy Crow.

These two books feature illustrations inspired by patterns & objects found in the British Museum. One is themed around flowers & patterns and the other around animals & birds.

The intricate patterns are perfectly suited for either big swatches of colour for those who like to fill the page quickly or for more detailed colouring for those who like to fill each individual line area. In my experience the children start slowly & delicately but have a tendency to rush near the end.

We have enjoyed looking at the objects at the back of the book & making plans to track them down at the British Museum next time we visit. 

With school nearly over & a number of thank you cards for the children to write to their hardworking patient teachers these book have arrived at the perfect moment!

Thanks to the publisher for the review copy.