Color Outside the Lines (Paperback)

Mark Winkler

ISBN 13: 9798218856489

Published by Rainbow Pages Press, 2025

About this Item

Paperback. An animal coloring book for kids unlike any other, born from the joyful watercolor art of Rita Winkler, an artist born with Down syndrome.Rita paints with bold colors and an open heart, and her art is a pure reflection of how she experiences life: joyful, free, and untouched by the rigid boxes of society. Through her drawings, we get a rare chance to see the world as she sees it, colorful, expressive, and filled with possibility.Inspired by Rita's original artwork, these bold-line illustrations were carefully created to invite children to color without pressure or rules. Every page encourages self-expression, imagination, and the simple joy of creating. It's more than an animal coloring book; it's a reminder that art can break boundaries and inspire us all to look at life differently.Why families love this book: -Inspired by Rita Winkler's vivid, at times wacky, art, filled with heart and humor-Bold lines and playful designs make coloring accessible and fun-Encourages creativity, imagination, and confidence, celebrating diversity and inclusion-A meaningful kids' activity book for home, school, or as a thoughtful gift-At the end, kids revisit the same pages they colored, this time in Rita's own vivid, vibrant style, showing that there's no "right" way to color, only your wayEditorial Praise: "Thought-provoking interactive coloring storybook from Winkler. What we get is more than a coloring book-it's an inspiring message about creativity, difference, and belonging. An upbeat picture-book celebration of individuality and inner peace-perfect for sparking children's creativity." - Kirkus ReviewsThis isn't just a coloring book; it's an invitation for kids to explore, imagine, and see the world through every color of the rainbow. Color Outside the Lines is more than a coloring book; it's an inspiring message about creativity, difference, and belonging. Young creators canexplore happiness, originality, and boundless possibilities. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Color Outside the Lines (Paperback)
• Publisher: Rainbow Pages Press
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798218856489
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Winkler, RIta
• Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

An animal coloring book for kids unlike any other, born from the joyful watercolor art of Rita Winkler, an artist born with Down syndrome.

Rita paints with bold colors and an open heart, and her art is a pure reflection of how she experiences life: joyful, free, and untouched by the rigid boxes of society. Through her drawings, we get a rare chance to see the world as she sees it, colorful, expressive, and filled with possibility.

Inspired by Rita’s original artwork, these bold-line illustrations were carefully created to invite children to color without pressure or rules. Every page encourages self-expression, imagination, and the simple joy of creating. It’s more than an animal coloring book; it’s a reminder that art can break boundaries and inspire us all to look at life differently.

Why families love this book:

• Inspired by Rita Winkler’s vivid, at times wacky, art, filled with heart and humor
• Bold lines and playful designs make coloring accessible and fun
• Encourages creativity, imagination, and confidence, celebrating diversity and inclusion
• A meaningful kids' activity book for home, school, or as a thoughtful gift
• At the end, kids revisit the same pages they colored, this time in Rita’s own vivid, vibrant style, showing that there’s no “right” way to color, only your way

Editorial Praise
"Thought-provoking interactive coloring storybook from Winkler... What we get is more than a coloring book—it’s an inspiring message about creativity, difference, and belonging. An upbeat picture-book celebration of individuality and inner peace—perfect for sparking children’s creativity." — Kirkus Reviews

This isn’t just a coloring book; it’s an invitation for kids to explore, imagine, and see the world through every color of the rainbow.

About the Author

Mark Winkler is a creative director, musician, and advocate for inclusion who celebrates the arts and inspires creativity. As Rita's proud uncle, he shares her fearless imagination with the world, encouraging children to think freely and see the beauty in diversity. His work highlights the power of art to connect people, spark joy, and build a more inclusive future where every voice is valued.