Rating of the best children's coloring pages for 2024

Coloring is a habitual pastime since childhood, to which all parents attract their kids. But even behind such a seemingly simple activity there is a huge amount of benefit: fine motor skills of hands, attention, memory, creativity develops, perseverance and work for the result are developed.

Types of coloring

In the huge variety of coloring pages for children, several main groups can be distinguished. The most common ones are:

• finger;

Designed for the smallest. The bottom line is that by dipping his fingers in the paint, the kid paints the necessary details.

• water (magic);

To paint them, you only need a brush and water. The color appears when you brush over the drawing with a wet brush. Also designed for the little ones.

• outdoor;

They are most often made of polyethylene or plastic and are reusable. They are painted with felt-tip pens, markers or crayons. Suitable depending on the complexity of the image for children from 3 years of age and older.

• contour;

Books familiar to everyone, in which you need to paint over a drawing presented in the form of contours. The older the child, the more complex the image should be. They can be accompanied by the text of the tale or rhymes describing the characters depicted.

• developing;

An extensive group that combines many species. The common feature in them is the presence of a developing and teaching moment: the development of memory, attentiveness, work with numbers, etc. These include coloring:

1. according to the sample, in which you need to exactly repeat the color scheme;
2. by numbers - in them, each fragment is signed with a certain number, which corresponds to the desired color;
3. by points - in them, before coloring, you need to circle the outline of the drawing by points.

In addition to the above, there are also coloring pages with stickers, puzzles, labyrinths, riddles, etc. Educators are close to developing ones in their goals. They contain elements of mathematics, grammar and other school subjects.

How to choose the right coloring

Coloring is not only a pleasant and interesting pastime, but at the same time a developing and educational process. That is why, choosing such leisure for your kid, you should not mindlessly buy the first magazine that comes across with a bright cover. When purchasing it, you need to take into account its age-appropriateness: the older the child, the more difficult the drawing will be.

• 1-3 years

At this age, the baby only learns to hold a pencil (or a brush).His movements are not precise. With this in mind, the drawing should be large with a minimum number of details. The image should be familiar to a young artist, he should know what color the given object is (animal, plant, etc.).

Another important detail is the outline. The thicker it is (0.5-1 cm), the more likely it is that even a one and a half year old baby will be able to more or less accurately paint the picture. In addition, the contour should be smooth, without corners or sharp turns. It will be a plus if the edging is the same color as the part to be painted. This will help the kid to choose the correct color pencil. Also at this age, aquatic and fingertips are suitable.

• 3-5 years

During this period of childhood, almost all children already hold a pencil quite firmly and are able to paint over the desired areas. Therefore, drawings for coloring should become more complex: more details, including small ones, a thinner outline (up to 0.5 cm), more colors that should be involved.

You should not avoid complex shapes and angles - children at this age will cope with painting polygons and curls. In this case, the depicted object should also be well known to the baby. These can be cars, houses, plants, animals, but, of course, in a simplified image. You can purchase coloring pages dedicated to the heroes of your favorite cartoons and fairy tales. A great addition would be the ability to finish painting individual parts or add your own details to the image. In addition to contouring, you can start offering your kid educational and developmental books for coloring.

• 5 years and older

At this age, children with the same skill operate with pencils, paints, felt-tip pens, crayons. Even the most complex drawing with many small details is not difficult. At this time, children are interested in coloring pages with unfamiliar objects, which they can color according to their color preferences. More and more interest is shown in any specific topics: boys are more interested in cars, robots, girls - princesses or flowers. At primary school age and older, you can buy all the types of coloring pages described above. The main thing is that they arouse interest.

So, when buying a coloring book for your baby, consider 4 main points:

• age and level of ability to use a pencil (paints, etc.);
• interests of the child;
• the quality of the paper (it should be white and dense so that it does not pierce with a pencil when pressed);
• the presence of training and developmental components.

Having figured out how to choose the right book for coloring your little one, consider the best ones for different age groups.

Best coloring pages by age

1-3 years old

"Karapuz" series "One paint"

The series "One Paint" includes books for coloring, in which kids are offered to work with yellow, light green, red, blue, pink, orange and other colors. The essence of the idea is that in each book taken separately the little one draws with only one color. This option is perfect for the little ones, because it is still difficult for them to work with several colors, and the process of coloring itself is of interest. All drawings represent familiar objects, among them fruits, vegetables, animals, flowers. The images are large with a thick outline of the corresponding color. In addition, 2 drawing options are presented: coloring the contour object and painting, which is also interesting for kids who are just beginning to get acquainted with paints.

Book size: 20x20 cm, number of pages 10.

Cost of 1 book: from 50 rubles.

• ideal for getting started with drawing and exploring flowers;
• thick white paper;
• images that are understandable and familiar to kids;
• 2 options for work: coloring and painting.

• disposable.

"Dragonfly" aquatic coloring

"Dragonfly" offers a large selection of water colors for the little ones.They are rectangular sheets of plastic, on which a colored background with white areas is applied, which must be painted, or rather, drawn over them with a wet brush. After contact with water, white spots come to life, and color begins to appear, from which every little one will be delighted. Water coloring is reusable - just wait 5 minutes for the drawing to dry and you can start painting again.

Sheet size: 20.5x15 cm.

Cost of 1 sheet: from 120 rubles.

• reusable use;
• nothing gets dirty, tk. no paints and other coloring materials are used;
• kids are delighted with the process of developing colors;
• a large selection of subjects (cars, fruits, fairy-tale characters, etc.);
• suitable for children from 1 year old;
• can be trusted for self-coloring.

• the brush that comes with the kit is hard and scratches the developing surface;
• easily scratched.

"Mosaic-Synthesis" finger coloring of the "BabyRiki" series

The series "Malyshariki" is a finger coloring based on the cartoon of the same name. Suitable for young artists from 2 years old who are already familiar with paints, and whose movements are already more precise and restrained. The plots of the books are provided with signatures, which helps parents understand what needs to be drawn.

Size: 21x21 cm, 12 pages.

Cost: from 100 rubles.

• an unusual way of coloring;
• very cute heroes;
• each picture is provided with a small text indicating what needs to be done;
• you need not only to paint, but also to draw on individual moments yourself;
• develops imagination.

• only for drawing under the supervision of parents;
• requires skills in working with paints.

"Umka" coloring "Poems by A. Barto"

Contour coloring based on poems by A. Barto. Each image is accompanied by a corresponding poem. The proposed drawings represent the heroes of the poems familiar to every kid.

Size: 21x14.5 cm, 16 pages.

Price: from 14 rubles.

• coloring, the child will gradually memorize poetry, which will develop his memory;
• familiar figures and images.

• small format;
• thin paper;
• does not quite correspond to the age recommendation (despite the fact that the book is recommended from 1 year old, it is more suitable for 2-3 years old, because there are many small details).

3-5 years old

"Mosaic-synthesis" series "Name, color, stick!"

Entertaining books for coloring from Mosaic-synthesis. The series is represented by thematic books for coloring: pets, fruits, vegetables, toys, vehicles, etc. Each drawing is accompanied by an unpretentious poem about the depicted subject. In addition, in the corner of each page there is a place where a corresponding sticker is glued, which can be taken as a sample for coloring. At the end of each book there is an interesting mini-task with stickers.

Size: 24x17 cm, 8 pages.

Cost: from 40 rubles.

• the book has a developing and educational function: expands vocabulary, develops memory, imagination, logic;
• images are large with clear boundaries;
• game format;
• thick paper on which you can even draw with a felt-tip pen.

• few pages.

"Swallowtail" coloring by samples

Coloring books for children from 3 years old. In this coloring, bright and clearly traced sample pictures attract attention. Each drawing has a short caption about the picture or a question that the kid must answer. On 48 pages, a large number of animals are depicted, including exotic ones, with which the kid can get acquainted in the process of coloring.

Size: 26.5x19.5 cm, 48 pages.

Price: from 120 rubles.

• a large number of pages;
• thick white paper;
• a simplified image that will be easy to color;
• attractive and interesting sample pictures;
• the book gives children new information, develops their memory.

• not found.

"Waco" educational coloring "Orange kitten"

A series of educational coloring pages with a cute and very kind main character - the Orange Kitten. The series is represented by several thematic books: "Kitten on the Pond", "Learning to Give Gifts", "Meet the Forest Dwellers", etc. Each book has a plot that develops on its pages and tells about the adventures of the protagonist. Each page is accompanied by a short story about what is happening. This series not only contributes to the development of fine motor skills in children, but also forms certain knowledge about the world around them.

Size: 26x20.5 cm, 16 pages.

Cost: from 45 rubles.

• each book has its own plot, but they are all united by one hero;
• not only drawing, but also interesting stories;
• books help to learn about the world around and learn a lot of new things;
• there is a continuation of the series for children from 5 years old;
• thick paper.

• not found.

"Bumbaram" coloring "Numbers" and "Alphabet"

An irreplaceable assistant for parents in learning numbers and letters for their children. Reusable mat for creativity, which depicts the Russian alphabet and numbers from 1 to 10. Images of letters and numbers are accompanied by interesting and cute drawings. It is recommended to paint with water-based felt-tip pens, which can be easily washed off with water, or paints. At the same time, the creative rug can be used not only for coloring. You can, for example, offer to mold letters from plasticine along the contour of the drawn ones.

Size: 44.5x34.5 cm.

Price: from 180 rubles.

• a fascinating guide for learning the alphabet and numbers;
• the ability to use in different ways;
• reusability;
• The mat will not deteriorate if food or drink is spilled on it.

• not found.

5-7 years old

Hatber "The Right Quests"

Coloring book with teaching direction. In it, you need to not only color the proposed contours, but first circle them along the dotted line. Thus, the motor skills of the hand are developed, the writing skill is honed. In addition, each drawing is accompanied by a task in which you need to calculate or finish drawing something. This book will be a great addition to the school curriculum or will help not to forget the knowledge gained in the summer. Recommended from 6 years old.

Size: 20.5x16 cm, 16 pages.

Cost: from 16 rubles.

• the book will serve not only as an interesting leisure time, but will also be an excellent addition to school studies in writing and counting;
• versatile tasks;
• there are books in this series for younger children.

• not found.

EKSMO coloring simulator

EKSMO publishing house offers educational coloring-simulators for 3 age groups: 4-5 years old, 5-6 years old and 6-7 years old. Consider an example from 5 to 6 years. The book is a small collection of tasks, in which the child must apply his knowledge of numbers, logic, use memory and attentiveness. In addition, there are tasks for reading and the development of creative abilities. It is noteworthy that the child is given the opportunity to evaluate his own work by placing a corresponding smiley next to the task.

Size: 25.5x19.7 cm, 16 pages.

Cost: from 100 rubles.

• the coloring process uses knowledge from various fields;
• to complete tasks requires logical thinking, attentiveness;
• there are answers to tasks;
• for parents there is an insert with anti-stress coloring
• there are books for different ages.

• not found.

"Phoenix +" coloring poster

The coloring poster from Phoenix + is presented in two themes: "World of Transport" and "Fairy World". Both posters are color by number (15 colors involved). The sheet size (A1 format) allows several children to color it at the same time. A large number of details, many types of transport or fairy-tale characters attract the attention of kids.

 

Size: 59.4x84.1 cm (A1 format).

Cost: from 50 rubles.

• 2 poster options: for boys and girls;
• captivates the child, because he wants to see the final result;
• thick paper;
• big size;
• as a result, you can hang on the wall as a poster.

• not all children have the patience to finish painting.

7 years and older

"Dragonfly" book "Not boring vacations"

The book "Not boring vacations" has 4 editions, which contain a huge number of different tasks: puzzles, labyrinths, coloring books, creative tasks, etc. Thus, this is not so much a book for coloring, but a full-fledged manual for child development. The book is aimed at primary school age. It will be interesting for both boys and girls.

Size: 29x22 cm, 64 pages.

Price: from 135 rubles.

• a large number of pages;
• versatile tasks;
• suitable for different ages;

• not found.

Prof-Press "Mysterious Space"

Coloring in the form of a poster, which is interesting to color not only for children, but also for adults. An exciting story about space, many heroes, each with its own story - all this will attract the attention of any child, be it a 3-year-old toddler or teenager.

Size: 100x43 cm.

Cost: from 80 rubles.

• big size;
• laminated base that is not pierced by a pencil;
• can be painted on carpet;
• rolls up into a roll without damage;
• a large number of characters and details;
• interesting story;
• suitable for children of different ages.

• not found.

As you can see, coloring is not only an exciting, but also a very useful process in terms of development. A huge selection of creative aids will allow even the most demanding young artist to find what they need. We hope our rating will help your child choose the best.