Field Guide: Creatures Great and Small: 35 prints to color

by Lucy Engelman, Valerie Davies

This is the first book in a series of coloring-in guides to popular subjects such as natural history and fashion, beautifully presented as a book of high-quality decorative black-and-white prints. A Coloring Guide to Creatures Great and Small features animals from all corners of the globe - from exotic fish to big cats to incredible insects - with information on each species included on the reverse of each print. Pull out each of the 35 prints and color them in as you wish, either by following the coloring tips on the back or by letting your imagination run wild, then hang them up on your wall or give them away as presents. With gorgeous, detailed artwork and an eyecatching 100% silver foil cover, this is a coloring book that will stand out from the crowd.

72 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2015

Reviews

[Ella · Rating 4 out of 5]

The animals are great choices for a coloring book, many of them actually have very vibrant colors in nature, like the mantis shrimp-so grateful it was in here, it was really fun to color!
I know that this is not a *real* field guide, but in calling itself that, I expected more scientific accuracy. For example, there is an illustration of a scarlet macaw labeled as a blue-naped parrot. I’m no ornithologist, but I do like having references when I’m coloring real animals, and my reference didn’t look much like what was on the page.
Yes, that’s nitpicking. Yes, I’m an animal nerd. I still gave four stars because it’s a wonderful book! A few inconsistencies really isn’t worth turning it away. This would make a great gift for an animal lover!

[Samara · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Creatures Great and Small” is a fun and appealing take on the adult coloring book trend with captivating drawings sure to inspire creativity and curiosity in kids and grownups alike.

The realistic depictions of the creatures within are refreshing given the fantasy-like characteristics of most animal-themed coloring books. An astonishing amount of detail is in each feather, scale, stripe and spot. I found the hatching on the blue whale, the plumage on the peacock, and the fur of the mandrill particularly impressive.

With its chrome cover, sturdy construction and fascinating content, “Creatures Great and Small” could easily take residence on your coffee table. The black and white drawings are beautiful on their own. But, if you decide to grab your colored pencils and dive in, the pages can be easily torn out and framed. The quality of the paper is perfect for coloring and the thick back cover makes it easy to color on the go.

It’s also a wonderful educational tool for kids—I showed this book to my younger cousin and she loved reading the informative tidbits etched next to each creature. The intricacy of the detail might require some patience, but seasoned colorers and adults looking to unplug and unwind will enjoy the challenge.

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

My husband gave me this book for my birthday. As an animal lover and a fan of colouring it really was a no brainer. The facts in this book are interesting for all ages. The pictures are very close to the actual animal they represent. This was my first book I tried with watercolour pencils.