Doodles: A Really Giant Coloring and Doodling Book [Paperback]

Taro Gomi (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 4, 2006 | Age Range: 1 and up

Renowned children's book illustrator Taro Gomi invites kids of all ages to not only color, but also draw, imagine, and create. Unfinished pictures and intriguing prompts foster children's powers of visualization, and at nearly 400 pages, this book provides plenty of room to stretch the imagination.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Taro Gomi lives in Japan and has illustrated more than 100 books for children.

Product Details

• Age Range: 1 and up
  
• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books (May 4, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811852504
• ISBN-13: 978-0811852500
• Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 8.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (46 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,522 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #28 in Books > Children's Books > Social Situations > Social Skills
  • #51 in Books > Children's Books > Arts, Crafts & Music > Art

More About the Author

Taro Gomi is probably best known in the UK for the highly popular Doodle Books, although his creative genius actually extends much further than the few translations that have appeared in English. The total number of his books in print in Japan exceeds three hundred, including children's books, art books, essay collections, and more. Gomi's books appeal to both adults and children-- since most of them consist mainly of pictures, they can be enjoyed by anyone.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

47 of 48 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Everyone loves this! September 22, 2006

By kimkirt

Format:Paperback

I bought this for my 5 year old son, because he is definitely a "color outside the lines" kid. When he started Kindergarten his teacher told me that he doesn't color in the lines (well, we never made him, we love his free spirit coloring). Anyway, he has never liked your traditional coloring books and I thought these might be a good way to help him color in the lines but still let him use his imagination. (I bought both the Doodles and Scribbles by the way). These are just awesome. WELL worth the price! My son loves them, my husband loves them, and I love them. The added unforeseen plus was that it has made some great bonding time when we sit and do these books with our son. The only complaint I would have (and believe me, this is very minor) is that I wish the books lay flat when open, maybe like a spiral binding instead of a regular book binding. Other than that, they are awesome. I highly recommend these!

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book, well worth its price July 17, 2006

By Julie Klein

Format:Paperback

Your kids will never need another coloring book! This is a huge book that will keep the kids very entertained at home on a rainy day or in the car. And it's so much more than a coloring book; it's an activity book that even younger children can use. One example of what's in the book, there are four pages each with the exact same landscape. At the top of each page is a different "direction." One says "it's spring," the next "summer," the next "fall" and the last "winter is finally here." Great for fostering creativity and highly recommended.

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Not just for kids! June 10, 2007

By Cheryl

Format:Paperback

I found this treasure of a book and I just LOVE it. It helps to jump start my creativity. This is a book that every artist should have in their library - it is FULL of short, simple and fun exercises to get those creative juices flowing.