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Classic Cars of the Fifties (Dover History Coloring Book)

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A perfect gift for a 4 or 5-year-old child. Many happy hours have been spent by my grandson coloring these cars since he really likes cars and trucks. I also enjoy looking at cars of my youth.

I often find myself in situations where I am waiting for my companion while she shops or transacts other business, and coloring is a great way to pass the time. So I just take out my trusty lap desk, my pencils and I open Bruce's book and color away.

As I forestated, I use colored pencils -- primarily Crayola and Rose Art. Bruce has a way of presenting these cars that makes you want to jump in and drive away. Aside for wishing that Bruce had left some of the shadowing off -- so I can add it myself -- I love his work. It is great product and relaxing therapy for adults.

These beautiful cars are excellently rendered, so realistic I just want to get in each one of them and take it for a drive.

I grew up in the fifties so especially love the cars from that era.

All kinds of cars are featured in this coloring book from sedans to sports cars to luxury cars like the gorgeous 1959 Cadillac. There are 30 drawings in all, beginning with a 1950 Mercury 2 door sedan.

In addition to the car, there is a well-drawn background, of a building or an outdoor scene on the roadway,only occasionally are people included in the picture. There is also interesting information about each car on the page.

I am an adult colorer but I think anyone from age 8 and up (if the child has good motor skills)would find this coloring book enjoyable, especially a car enthusiast.

I am coloring mine mostly with non-bleed thru markers and decorative block chalk, but a person could use whatever medium they wish.

I highly recommend it.