Collins Booksellers Christmas Reading Guide 2015 December 2015 | Page 25

follow us COLOURING 25 The Lost Ocean Johanna Basford RRP $24.99 The Lost Ocean, a new colouring book from the creator of Secret Garden and Enchanted Forest, takes you on a magical journey beneath the waves. With this new book, Johanna Basford invites artists of all ages to discover an enchanting underwater world hidden within the depths of the sea. More Mindfulness Colouring Emma Farrarons RRP $16.99 Working with your hands is one of the best ways to soothe anxiety and eliminate stress. This second pocket-sized colouring book from illustrator Emma Farrarons offers a practical exercise in mindfulness that draws upon your creativity and hones your focus. Also available from Johanna Basford, Enchanted Forest and Secret Garden. Wildscapes Stephanie Holm RRP $19.99 Secret Garden Artist’s Edition Johanna Basford RRP $29.99 Discover Australia’s abundance of unique and diverse animals, birds, plants and insects in this exquisitely illustrated colouring book. Wildscapes offers a superbly detailed collection of flora and fauna for you to bring to life with colour. With this artist’s edition of the popular Secret Garden you can colour the images then pull them out and frame them for all to see. Secret Garden journal Harry Potter: The Official Adult colouring Book Johanna Basford RRP $21.99 Insight Editions RRP $24.95 This beautiful hardback journal is perfect for all your notes and doodles and contains several small images from Secret Garden for you to colour in. Packed with stunning pieces of artwork from the Warner Bros. archive, this book gives fans the chance to colour in the vivid settings and beloved characters of J.K. Rowling’s wizarding world. Art Therapy: Art Deco Due 24th november Elena Lopez RRP $24.99 Anti Stress: A Colouring Book for Adults Discover the different shapes and structures that have influenced and marked the Art Nouveau and Art Deco eras. Experiment with soft and pastel tones of grey, pink, purple and blue then play with the brash and primary tones of red, orange, copper and green. Let your creativity draw you forth on a pathway of relaxation. Stan Rodski RRP $24.95 While there are colouring books of every description available, this book is drawn from the science behind using colouring to reduce stress. Allow the mind to relax and enjoy the meditative qualities that come from these exercises. Due 1st december Art Deco: Mosaics Sylvie Pinsonneaux RRP $24.99 Colouring for contemplation The stunning variety of the world’s decorative arts is gathered together in this unique collection of motifs: ancient Roman, Byzantine, Florentine, Spanish, Portuguese and Moroccan. Let your senses drift away as you colour in these exquisite shapes, and use your imagination to visualise the riveting colours of each location. Amber Hatch RRP $14.99 Due 1st december This beautiful colouring book has been created to help you to be mindful, to slow down and breathe and to give you the inspiration to live more fully in the present. Each illustration has been inspired by an accompanying quote to aid your contemplation of its message while you colour. Due 8th december