The Coloring Book Shelf

Courage, Dear Heart
Ink & Willow
c/o Penguin Random House https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/2215162/ink-and-willow 9780593578315, $15.00, PB, 96pp

https://www.amazon.com/Courage-Dear-Heart-Empowering-Inspirational/dp/05935= 78317

Synopsis: With 'color it yourself' beautiful illustrations, inspirational q= uotes, and brief biographies, "Courage, Dear Heart: A Coloring Book of Empo= wering Words from Inspirational Women" from Ink & Willow is an adult colori=
ng book that invites women to find strength in their community and discover=
courage by stepping into the calling God has uniquely ordained for them. T=
he empowering coloring pages feature original designs from talented female = artists and quotes from inspiring women in both the past and the present.

Too often, women are made to believe they are "less than" when it comes to = importance, worth, beauty, or ability. But this was never the message God i= ntended them to receive. Rather, God has appointed us to purpose and streng=
th and whispers words of courage and reassurance over us. We can be communi= ty-builders like Eve, warriors like Deborah, rescuers like Rahab, prophecy = fulfillers like Ruth, leaders like Esther, believers like Mary, teachers li=
ke Priscilla, prophetesses like Anna, and members of the great cloud of wit= nesses like so many of the women quoted in these pages.

Critique: "Courage, Dear Heart: A Coloring Book of Empowering Words from In= spirational Women" is a large format 9.75" x 9.75" (25x25cm) perforated pag=
e paperback with 45 single-sided coloring pages. It features quotes from th=
e Bible, hymns, and a variety of inspirational women and speakers, such as = Francine Rivers, Grace Cho, Julian of Norwich, Jennie Allen, Rosa Parks, Ru=
th Chou Simons, Corrie Ten Boom, and more. Of special note are the 'to be c= olored' illustrations by Holly Camp, Jennifer Tucker, Ann-Margret Hovsepian=
, Laura Marshall, and Bridget Hurley (all featured in Whatever Is Lovely an=
d Choose Joy) as well as new artist Shannon Contreras. Unreservedly recomme= nded, through the words in this meditative and inspiring adult coloring boo=
k, women will feel called to fulfill their own incredible purpose and missi=
on -- one of lifting their voices to make God's kingdom known on earth, one=
of loving and encouraging their communities well, and one of empowering th= ose around them to do the same.

Editorial Note: Ink & Willow products infuse contemplation and inspiration = into the regular spiritual practice of creative-minded Christians, wherever=
they are in their faith journey. Each thoughtfully curated gift product is=
based in biblical truth and sparks a reminder of how God reveals beauty in=
the midst of our ordinary.

Scriptures and Florals Coloring Book
Allison Loveall
Andrews McMeel Publishing
www.andrewsmcmeel.com
9781524878740, $12.99, PB, 96pp

https://www.amazon.com/Scriptures-Florals-Coloring-Allison-Loveall/dp/15248= 7874X

Synopsis: With the publication of the "Scriptures and Florals Coloring Book=
", adults can gift themselves time for joyful creativity and contemplation.=
Filled with rich, inspirational quotations from Scripture and beautiful de= signs by artist Allison Loveall, this adult coloring book will help to find=
moments of quiet reflection, peace, and calm. This Christian themed colori=
ng book includes more than 45 hand-lettered quotations and gorgeous illustr= ations Loveall and features single-sided perforated coloring pages ready fo=
r framing.

Critique: Including inspiring quotes from the ESV Bible, "Scriptures and Fl= orals Coloring Book" is a contemplative joy and a fun DIY activity that is = highly recommended for relieving the stresses and strains that daily life i=
s heir to.

Editorial Note: Allison Loveall (https://lovealldesign.co) is a 24-year-old=
self-taught artist and illustrator based out of Phoenix, AZ. Her journey a=
s an artist began in 2015 as she searched for a hobby during her freshman y= ear of college. Her vibrant and inspirational art quickly became loved by f= riends and family -- motivating her to start selling her work online. She h=
as a sincere love for producing art that captures the beauty of nature and = maneuvering words to look just as beautiful as their meaning. She specializ=
es in acrylic paintings and illustrating digitally on her iPad.

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