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Giftable Coloring and Activity Books for Kids

by Naima Jasmine Russell

Looking for a gift for kids that won’t make noise, need batteries, or involve 800 tiny plastic pieces? Does something fun, portable, and screen-free even exist in the 21st century? It absolutely does! Enter: coloring and activity books — the unsung heroes of gift-giving.

From calming doodle pages and stickers to laugh-out-loud puzzles and clever prompts, these books spark imagination and keep little hands busy. So, whether it’s a holiday, birthday, or a “just because” occasion, this list of gift-worthy coloring and activity books will make shopping a breeze.

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    Wednesday: Official Paper Doll Book Book Cover Picture
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    Wednesday: Official Paper Doll Book

    by Random House

    Fans of Wednesday will love this spooky-chic paper doll book inspired by the hit series! Featuring press-out dolls of Wednesday Addams and Enid Sinclair, plus more than 30 hauntingly stylish outfits, it’s perfect for imaginative play or display. From black Raven dresses to rainbow sweaters, every look captures the show’s eerie charm. It’s a perfectly unique gift for fans of all ages who adore a touch of gothic flair!

    Ages 3-7
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    $12.99

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    Cozy Christmas

    by Coco Wyo

    Get into the holiday spirit with the Coco Wyo Cozy Christmas coloring book! Featuring 45 hand-drawn pages of festive scenes, from snowy rooftops to mugs of cocoa, it’s perfect for unwinding with a cup of cheer. With adorable, easy-to-color designs and single-sided pages, it’s great for kids, teens, and adults. It’s the perfect stocking stuffer for anyone who loves a relaxing, creative holiday moment.

    Ages 7+
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    $8.99

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    Taylor Swift Superstar Dress-Up Sticker Book Book Cover Picture
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    Taylor Swift Superstar Dress-Up Sticker Book

    by Random House

    Calling all Taylor Swift fans! This dress-up sticker book lets kids use over 350 stickers to style Taylor and her friends in hundreds of mix-and-match outfits! Explore looks from every era and learn fun facts about Taylor’s journey to stardom along the way. It’s perfect for Swifties of all ages who want to celebrate Taylor’s music and fashion in a creative, hands-on way.

    Ages 6-9
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    Sticker Book
    $9.99

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    Disney How to Draw Favorite Characters Book Cover Picture
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    Disney How to Draw Favorite Characters

    by DK

    Inspire creativity and Disney magic with this how-to-draw book! Featuring 144 pages of step-by-step lessons from professional Disney animators, kids can learn to draw favorite characters like Mickey Mouse, Moana, and Lightning McQueen. Along the way, they’ll pick up art tips, fun character facts, and artistic confidence. This is an excellent gift for young artists and Disney fans ready to bring their favorite characters to life!

    Ages 7-10
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    $19.99

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    How To Be A Fashion Designer Book Cover Picture
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    How To Be A Fashion Designer

    by Lesley Ware

    Inspire budding fashionistas with this hands-on guide that turns creative ideas into actual designs! Kids can sketch outfits, mix fabrics, restyle wardrobe staples, and even create a look book while learning about color, texture, and sustainable fashion. With easy-to-follow projects and bright illustrations, this book makes fashion design accessible and fun. It’s a fantastic gift for creative kids who love art, style, and expressing themselves through fashion.

    Ages 7-9
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    $16.99

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    LEGO Ideas Activity Book Space Book Cover Picture
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    LEGO Ideas Activity Book Space

    by DK

    Blast off into creativity with this ultimate LEGO space activity book packed with build challenges, fun quizzes, and over 500 stickers! Kids can design rockets, plan moon vacations, and build daring space race obstacles using LEGO bricks. With hands-on activities and fun space facts, it offers hours of screen-free adventure and discovery. Give this book to young builders and space lovers aged 5-7 with big imaginations.

    Ages 6-9
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    $12.99

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    by Coco Wyo

    Coco Wyo is a group of artists and colorists who share the simple goal of inspiring, comforting, and connecting people everywhere through coloring books. Their latest book features 45 hand-drawn pages filled with heartwarming scenes of reading nooks, bakeries, and cozy kitchens. With bold, easy-to-color designs and a convenient 8×8 size, it’s an excellent gift for artists of all ages. This book is perfect for kids who love cottagecore kawaii style and adults needing a break from the busy patterns of adult coloring books.

    Ages 7+
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    $8.99

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    brainPLAY Top Secret Spy Puzzles and Codes Book Cover Picture
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    brainPLAY Top Secret Spy Puzzles and Codes

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    Crack codes, solve mysteries, and uncover hidden clues with this brainPLAY puzzle kit from Highlights! Packed with 64 pages of brain-boosting fun, kids can use the included UV pen, red-reveal glasses, and stickers to tackle next-level logic puzzles, mazes, and Hidden Pictures. It’s an excellent screen-free gift for curious kids who love a good challenge.

    Ages 7+
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    $14.99

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    brainPLAY Nearly Impossible Puzzles Book Cover Picture
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    brainPLAY Nearly Impossible Puzzles

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    Give kids (and kids-at-heart) the ultimate brain workout with brainPLAY: Nearly Impossible Puzzles! Packed with over 200 challenging Hidden Pictures, mazes, logic problems, and wordplay games, this 176-page book delivers hours of screen-free fun. As kids puzzle their way through gnome hunts and bunny pizzerias, they’ll sharpen their critical thinking skills, creativity, and confidence. Give this book to kids with curious minds who love a challenge.

    Ages 7+
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    $12.99

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    The Ultimate Collection of Fun Stuff for Kids Book Cover Picture
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    The Ultimate Collection of Fun Stuff for Kids

    by

    Keep kids entertained for hours with this four-book activity set from Highlights, featuring over 600 screen-free activities! The set includes Draw It!, Write It!, Explore It Outdoors!, and Play It Indoors!. Each book contains 150+ fun, hands-on ideas—from drawing tutorials and writing prompts to experiments, scavenger hunts, and indoor obstacle courses. This gift set is a surefire boredom buster for curious kids. It offers creativity, adventure, and learning all in one convenient package.

    Ages 7+
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    Bluey: Super Mega Coloring Book Book Cover Picture
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    Bluey: Super Mega Coloring Book

    by Penguin Young Readers Licenses

    Bring home big fun with this Bluey coloring book, filled with 128 pages of adventures featuring Bluey, Bingo, and the whole Heeler family! Kids can color scenes of camping trips, beach days, and backyard games inspired by the hit Disney+ series. It’s perfect for keeping little hands busy on road trips, rainy days, or anytime creativity strikes. This coloring book is a must-have gift for young Bluey fans!

    Ages 4-6
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    $9.99

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    Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Create Your Fate: A Coloring Book Book Cover Picture
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    Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Create Your Fate: A Coloring Book

    by Disney Book Group

    Dive into the world of gods, demigods, and monsters with this Percy Jackson-inspired coloring book, featuring scenes from the bestselling books and Disney+ series! Kids can color over 100 images of fearsome creatures, mysterious gods, and their favorite Camp Half-Blood campers. Young heroes and mythology lovers who see themselves in the Percy Jackson series will love this book!

    Ages 8-12
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    $15.99

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    How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Coloring Book Book Cover Picture
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    How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Coloring Book

    by Random House

    Get into the Christmas spirit and revisit a timeless story with this coloring book inspired by Dr. Seuss’s beloved classic. Filled with intricate illustrations, playful patterns, and favorite quotes, it offers festive fun for artists ages 3 to 103. So, snuggle under a blanket with hot cocoa and markers, and have a Grinch movie marathon while you color.

    Ages 7+
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    Adult Coloring Book
    $18.99

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    Descendants: A Wickedly Cool Coloring Book: VKs and AKs Through the Ages Book Cover Picture
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    Descendants: A Wickedly Cool Coloring Book: VKs and AKs Through the Ages

    by Disney Book Group

    Villain Kids and Descendants fans alike will love this 128-page coloring book brimming with art from all four Disney Original movies! Color pages featuring your favorite characters—Mal, Ben, Red, and Chloe—and bring their iconic costumes, poses, symbols, and quotes to life. If you’re looking for an interactive gift that won’t leave your kids “rotten to the core” in front of a screen, this is it. It’s the perfect gift for fans of all ages who want to take their love of Descendants off the screen and onto the page.

    Ages 8-12
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    $15.99

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