The Skeeter And The Weasels Coloring Book

What is a "coloring storybook"? It's a coloring book, a storybook, and more! You can color just the pages you want, and enjoy it like any fine coloring book. Or finish them all and create a wonderful storybook, a keepsake all your own, or one to lovingly share with children and grandchildren. Imagine their excitement and delight -- and yours too! -- when you read to them from a book you helped illustrate yourself! It's a gift your loved ones can treasure forever, a true family heirloom.

This coloring storybook from Skyhook Press tells what happens when mild-mannered Skeeter the cat starts to notice that there are a lot of weasels.

*************Please note: This "grayscale coloring book" (or "greyscale colouring book") has pictures already shaded in gray, calling for a different kind of coloring. But that doesn't make it harder -- in fact, it makes it easier to get stunning results! For tips, search online for "grayscale coloring."

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ABOUT THE CHILDREN'S BOOK

This coloring book is adapted from the children's picture book "Skeeter and the Weasels," by Aaron Shepard, illustrated by Anne L. Watson, published in 2019 by Skyhook Press.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Anne L. Watson is the author/illustrator of "Katie Mouse and the Perfect Wedding," "Katie Mouse and the Christmas Door," and "The Secret of Gingerbread Village," as well as the author of numerous craft books and novels for adults. Her illustrations are imaginative collages made from photos of felted animals, miniatures, and real-life objects, along with graphic arts creations and textures from Etsy and elsewhere, all assembled and manipulated in Photoshop.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Aaron Shepard--besides being Anne's loving husband--is the award-winning author of "The Baker's Dozen," "The Legend of Lightning Larry," "The Sea King's Daughter," and many more children's books. His stories have won him honors from the American Library Association, the New York Public Library, the Bank Street College of Education, the National Council for the Social Studies, and the American Folklore Society.

WHY CHOOSE THIS COLORING STORYBOOK?

* Adapted from a children's picture book, with a story by award-winning children's author Aaron Shepard and 18 pages of art by children's illustrator Anne L. Watson.

* For stunning results, pictures are all in grayscale, but grayscale with a difference! Much of the gray has been removed to reduce the risk of muddiness and allow more natural flesh tones, while deepest blacks have been preserved to provide full contrast.

* Pictures are placed on one side of the paper only and framed with black for cleaner edges and dramatic presentation.

* Printed on thicker, high-quality paper for better coloring, reduced bleed-through, and long life.

* Blank lines right on the title page for colorist's signature and date.

* Bonus picture page at the end for tests, experiments, or practice.

* Thumbnails of original color illustrations on the back cover to serve as suggestions, examples, and inspiration.

* Available in both paperback and hardcover. Choose between economy and ultimate durability -- or practice on the paperback before tackling the hardcover!

* Pages may be freely copied for personal use. Practice on as many copies as you like before coloring in the book!

* Colored pages may be freely shared. Show off your work, give as gifts, or even sell as pieces of original art.

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STORYBOOKS FROM SKYHOOK COLORING

THE BAKER'S DOZEN COLORING BOOK. Art by Wendy Edelson, story by Aaron Shepard. A Dutch colonial legend tells the origin of the term "baker's dozen" and how Saint Nicholas taught a baker to be generous.

THE SKEETER AND THE WEASELS COLORING BOOK. Art by Anne L. Watson, story by Aaron Shepard. Mild-mannered Skeeter the cat starts to notice there are a lot of weasels.

THE QUACKLING COLORING BOOK. Art by Wendy Edelson, story by Aaron Shepard. In this charming folktale, a very small duck sets off to demand the money he loaned to the King.

THE SEA KING'S DAUGHTER COLORING BOOK. Art by Gennady Spirin, story by Aaron Shepard. In this lovely Russian legend, a poor musician is invited to play in the Sea King's palace, where he's offered more than riches.

THE MICE BEFORE CHRISTMAS COLORING BOOK. Art by Wendy Edelson, story in verse by Anne L. Watson. Find out what ELSE happened on the night before Christmas! (Coming in Sept. 2022.)