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by Laura Lahm (Author), Amelia Lea (Illustrator)
The most creative way to explore Boston!
More than a coloring book, follow Colorful Boston's map from the giant gears of the Waterworks Museum to the tranquil walkways of Boston Common, with many colorful stops in between. The whimsical illustrations of this vibrant, east coast city will delight the most adventurous artist. Creative & educational, at home or on the go.
Ideal for kids and adults, providing countless hours of exploring.
Looking for things to do in Boston? Colorful Boston has you covered!
Follow the Freedom Trail from Faneuil Hall to the Public Garden, honor historic females at the Boston Women's Memorial, stroll along Harborwalk, read endlessly at Boston Athenaeum, catch a game at Fenway Park, view the vast collections of the Museum of Fine Arts, learn history at the African Meeting House or shop within the Boston Public Market. Forage the Copley Square Farmers Market, explore delicacies in Chinatown or savor treats of Modern Pastry and so much more.
There are many fun ways to use Colorful Boston! Drop a pencil on the map or play "page roulette" to determine where you will explore. Make it an educational challenge to learn about a location or create art for your walls by removing the perforated illustrations.
36 illustrations "we provide the lines so you can create the art"
One-sided printing on high-quality paper reduces marker and gel pen bleed
Top binding eliminates smudging for both left and right-handed artists
Perforated pages ensure seamless removal allowing illustrations to become instant art pieces
Designed, illustrated and printed 100% in the USA
The Colorful Cities "Explore & Color"(R) series brings vibrant cities alive through playful illustrations, city maps and location descriptions. Designed for children of all ages, the books' combination travel guide and coloring book encourages creative exploration of cultures and places. Coloring that's educational. Other books in the series include: Colorful Tokyo, Colorful Portland, Colorful Seattle, Colorful Havana and Colorful Chicago.
From every sale of Colorful Boston - Explore & Color, a donation is made to the Emerald Necklace Conservancy as we believe parks build community and strong communities build fabulous cities.
Author Biography
Laura Lahm is the creator and publisher of the Colorful Cities - Explore & Color(R) travel guide and coloring book series which feature vibrant cities around the world. Colorful Boston - Explore & Color, is the sixth book in the series following: Seattle, Tokyo, Portland, Havana, and Chicago. Exploring all that unique cities have to offer, whether on foot or from the kitchen table, is at the heart of the books' mission. Colorful Cities books have won awards in travel, regional interest and design from IPBA, PubWest and IPPY. Illustrations by the talented Amelia Lea from Seattle, Washington.
