Everyone's Mandala Coloring Book (v. 1) [Paperback]

Monique Mandali (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 28, 1998 | Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up

These original mandala designs by wholistic therapist Monique Mandali appeal to both children and adults. Mandalas have been traditionally used as a source of wisdom and meditation.

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From the Back Cover

These original mandala designs by holistic therapist Monique Mandali appeal to both children and adults. Mandalas have been traditionally used as a source of wisdom and meditation.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Mandali Publishling; 1st edition (January 28, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1560440147
• ISBN-13: 978-1560440147
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 10 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,229 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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More About the Author

Monique Mandali always had an "instinct" for mandalas. Even as a child in Belgium she was fascinated by these circular designs found all over the world. The 22 designs in her first book emerged spontaneously during 10 days while living in a tent in Montana during the winter of 1977-78. "It was the most incredible creative process," she recalls. Wanting to share her mandala designs, she printed and collated several thousand books in 1978 and sold them all. Although her first book was a huge success, Monique decided to focus her energies on raising her young daughter, furthering her own educational interests, and therefore put her mandala venture on hold.

When in 1991 a series of events led her to reprint her mandala coloring book, Mandali Publishing was born. Given that a few First Edition copies from 1978 are still floating around, Everyone's Mandala Coloring Book, Vol. 1 has the unique distinction of being "The (grand)mother" of all mandala coloring books in print.

Responding to the popularity of her first book, Monique created two more mandala coloring books, in 1994 and 1997 respectively. Her third volume was inspired by a trip to Nepal which she undertook after being diagnosed with breast cancer (read more about her healing journey here: http://www.mandali.com/author/). Monique's fourth and last volume, Peace Mandala Coloring Book (publ. 2000), is an incredible collection of Peace Mandalas designed by remarkable girls and boys ages 6-15 from a dozen different countries whose desire was to help spread seeds of peace and harmony around the world at the birth of the new millennium.

In July 1999, she launched MANDALA CONNECTIONS (www.mandalaconnections.com), her online catalog with a one-of-a-kind collection of over 50 mandala coloring books from around the world as well as meditation books, jewelry, post- and notecards, flags and banners, jewelry and more. It is a unique store full of delightful mandala gifts for ages 4-104 that inspire, stimulate creativity, relax, help focus, promote peace and harmony, and soothe body, mind and spirit.

Monique Mandali manages her business and continues her mandala journey in Helena, Montana, which she calls her "personal little paradise". The mandala in the photo is one of her favorite designs (in Vol. 2) that she replicated into a needlepoint tapestry.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

48 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Engaging the Center, February 29, 2004

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Quadradox (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Everyone's Mandala Coloring Book (v. 1) (Paperback)

I purchased the whole series and look forward to coloring or painting them all. They are deeply engaging, neither too simple nor too complex; calling me into a calm center where hope and healing not only feel possible but just seem to happen. A very thoughtful and creative bonus from the author that I've not seen in other Mandala books is the wide perforated margin at the center binding in every book so you can actually remove and display your favorite mandalas afterwards. This rare feature also makes it especially friendly to those of us who are left-handers!!!

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Relaxing Coloring Book, April 14, 2005

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abysinth (chicago suburbs) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Everyone's Mandala Coloring Book (v. 1) (Paperback)

Highly recommend Everyone's Mandala designs. Each one is different enough so I felt a sense of momentum as I colored through the book and complicated enough to keep my interest as well. On the other hand, each design had wide shapes so that I didn't get lost in the details. Coloring overall was relaxing. I'm definitely getting her other volumes. I might get this one again, too, because the designs can be colored in so many different color combinations. Really a treat!

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My Favorite Coloring Book, July 1, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Everyone's Mandala Coloring Book (v. 1) (Paperback)

I have been coloring the designs in this book since I was 5 years old and have never grown tired of them! (And trust me, I have a short attention span). Now, 20 years later, this book remains a favorite of mine, and I still occasionally have coloring parties with my friends. Everyone finds a design that speaks to them, and the results are very unique.