If your child whizzes through colouring books at the speed of light, a colouring subscription may be the answer. This bumper offering from Kids’ Colouring Adventure is such a clever idea and is executed exceptionally well.

The black background and intricate pages allow artists to take their time and unleash their creative potential. There are links to some of Maria’s other coloring books after a quick search on Amazon.

The amount of shrinkage depends on what sheets you buy, so you’ll want to pay close attention to that. As the adult, you’ll arrange the objects on a pan and bake them.

"The coloring pages are beautifully detailed. You have so many different options to color! I also love the blotter page that they add to any coloring book. Each page is very thick and sturdy. So impressed, and I can't wait to enjoy and create!"

The best part though is that, after all of the colouring, you’ve got an excellent – surprisingly sturdy – ice cream van to play with. Our testers loved creating their own paper ice cream cones, topped off with pom pom ice cream, as well as colouring and cutting out their own money.

The books offer so many amazing benefits to children, helping boost everything from fine motor skills and concentration to creativity and patience – not to mention the pride they feel when showing off their finished masterpieces.

We also love the idea of leaving one of the subscription boxes at the grandparents, so they will always have something to keep the kids entertained if needed.

After the children are done coloring and the lines are drawn in, pick a recipient, have the children write in a little note, address the coloring books ai postcard and put a stamp on it for mailing.

Fun fact: The first adult coloring book was created by a woman named Kate Greenaway – a children’s author, and illustrator – over 100 years ago.

These intricate designs feel so peaceful to me…schools of fish, a seashell castle, and many more underwater scenes. I also love that the pages are perforated!

You can find inexpensive journals or notebooks at the dollar store, so this craft won’t cost a lot to make, and it’s perfect for gifting.

From gemstones that shine with opalescent radiance to crystal-like spikes reminiscent of snowflakes, the pages in this collection speak to anyone who loves a taste of extravagance!

Get the children to color in the illustration, and then you, as the adult, will draw in a few lines on the back, including one to separate the message section from the address section.

When buying a coloring book for adults, look for the quality of the paper to prevent bleeding, the type of patterns available, and if it’s a coloring and activity book combined.