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Story of World War II (Dover History Coloring Book)

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In a word, this product is all that I thought it would be. I love the detail and the historical accuracy.

I bought this book and others like it from this publisher for my grandson. He is nine years old and has been coloring books from this publisher since he was seven.

The pictures require time to color (which is a good thing as the book will provide many hours of enjoyment).

We (he likes me to color with him) use colored pencils; crayons are too crude for the detailed pictures. The artwork is well done and I enjoy the description for each picture, especially for the books involving history; my grandson has an avid interest in history. Even without coloring, the books are educational.

kids loved this coloring book it is very detailed my oldest 7, is all about the war

Peter Copeland's Story of World War II Coloring book is a brief but educational trip back into the horror and history of the Second World War, while still keeping it enjoyable for kids.

Inside you will find laid out over forty pages a wonderful assortment of important historical leaders, military conflicts and world events in a detailed, accurate and breath-taking fashion that one cannot help themselves but to enjoy. Simply beautiful to look at.

The book provides the reader with a detailed image of the major players: The Big Three, Hitler, Romell and his Afrika Korps, MacArtur and his liberation of the Philipines, etc...

You will also see and be able to color: the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, the desperate battle for Stalingrad, the Batan Death March, even the Casablanca Conference! Each picture is accompanied by a small foot note of information at the bottom of the page, it provides a fun source of entertainment to look over and enjoy the illustrations whether you choose to attempt to color within the detailed lines or not. While some have chosen to color their pictures and/or display them, I myself have not, and prefer to keep the book intact and uncolored for future glances that make me smile.

What one can do is photocopy the images for coloring so as not to ruin the integrity of the book.

Peter Copeland's artwork provides us with an interesting view on the events of the war. Never too wordy (like Bruce LaFontaine's works)in its description for children attempting to read it, and not too detailed to color; in all this remains a fun book that children will enjoy and at such a low price and with great artwork adults can appreciate as well.