Book Description:
Let’s have fun with our children through coloring and facilitate their spiritual growth with Scripture. Big and Little Coloring Devotional will incorporate physical, spiritual, and emotional refreshment by providing authentic faith-filled devotionals combined with therapeutic doodling for both the adult and child.
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About the Author:
Rachel C. Swanson is a dental hygienist turned author and speaker. She’s founder of the blog community RefineAndRestore.com where she pours out “R&R for the Heart and Soul.” Her writing is featured on multiple websites worldwide. She’s been married ten years to her husband who loves her despite her love for coffee and often impulsive nature. They rear their tribe of identical twin boys and (nineteen months later) their baby girl … and a Weimaraner (dog) who thinks she’s human. They reside in a wannabe country town just on the outskirts of the big city Los Angeles, CA. RachelCSwanson.com
About the Illustrator:
Jacy Corral (pronounced “Jackie”) is an illustrator, hand lettering artist, graphic designer, wife, and mom. After enjoying an extensive career in corporate marketing and design, she traded fancy slacks for yoga pants to focus on the great privilege of raising her daughter, investing in her home and marriage, and creating artwork that helps people to connect and reflect. Jacy lives with her husband, daughter, and miniature poodle in West Los Angeles, CA. She shares her creations regularly on Instagram and at hyssopdesign.com.
My Review:
There’s no question that coloring has exploded in popularity for adults in recent years with the introduction of adult coloring books. It’s quite easy to see why. It’s peaceful, relaxing, and interestingly fulfilling. So with that in mind, it makes sense to add encouraging thoughts to the pages to set our mind on things above while doing something both fun and soothing.
I really like the variety in this book as far as the page layouts go. The book opens from top-to-bottom instead of side-to-side like a conventional book. Some pages have the scriptures built directly into the illustration while others have a small box that shares more of a mini-devotional with no words to color in. The devotionals are relevant to current issues and anxieties in life and serve to refocus our minds where they should be fixed. While the content is more relevant to adults, there’s no reason kids couldn’t enjoy coloring in the pages as well.
This is a book I would easily recommend. It’s fun, entertaining, soothing, and peaceful. We live in a busy world that often has our minds running anxiously. This is a great little tool to quiet our minds and calm our anxieties while setting our thoughts on things above. There’s plenty of content to enjoy in this book that will keep you occupied for a while. I definitely consider this a little gem to own.
*I received a complimentary copy of this book through B&H Publishers. I was not required to give a positive review. Thoughts and opinions expressed are mine alone.
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Becca, we are kindred spirits. I love your reviews and have usually reviewed the same books. I reviewed this book a while back and loved it. Thank you for your review.
I noticed that too! Great minds think alike! Thanks 😁