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by Laura Lahm (Author), Retsu Takahashi (Illustrator)
The most creative way to explore Chicago!
More than a coloring book, follow Colorful Chicago's map from the Garden of the Phoenix in Jackson Park toThe Art Institute or biking on The 606, with many colorful stops in between. The whimsical illustrations of this vibrant, Midwest 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 Chicago? Colorful Chicago has you covered!
Get acquainted with the city by riding the L Train, learn about classic architecture at the Robie House, read endlessly at The Newberry, catch a game at Wrigley Field, view Chicago's skyline from the Skydeck of Willis Tower, enjoy history at DuSable Museum of African American History, meet your friends at the Crown Fountain or take in a game at Clarendon Bocce Court. Forage through the city's many farmers markets, explore delicacies in Chinatown or savor treats of Sweet Mandy B's.
There are many fun ways to use Colorful Chicago! 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.
- 33 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 and Colorful Havana.
From every sale of Colorful Chicago - Explore & Color, a donation is made to the Chicago Park Foundation as we believe parks build community and strong communities build fabulous cities.
Silver Medal winner in the Travel and Guidebook category from the PubWest
Winner of the Independent Book Publisher's Association Silver Medal for the best Regional Book
A great Chicago gift idea - exploring from home or on the go!
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. After years of intrepid travel for both work and pleasure, Lahm took the leap from the corporate life to share her passion of exploring unique cities. Combining this passion with a penchant for good design she created the first book, Colorful Seattle - Explore & Color. Subsequent cities in the series include: Tokyo, Portland, Havana and Chicago. Colorful Cities is a bronze winner of the 2016 Independent Publishers Book Award in the travel and guidebook category. Restu Takahashi is a free-lance illustrator with a masters in illustration from the School of Visual Arts in New York City. When he's not illustrating colorful cities and a stay-at-home parent, he loves browsing art supply and grocery stores, looking for the potential in each aisle!
