I Love Dogs: Coloring Book for Kids

In this I Love Dogs Coloring book, there are 30 pictures of different kinds of dogs in different places doing different things for you to color. Do you have a dog that looks like any of these? As you color, you can imagine what the dog and any other characters might be thinking. When you finish coloring the pictures, you may want to remove them from the book and display them either with or without frames, or you may want to give some as gifts to special people.

These pictures are great for developing fine motor skills required for using coloring materials. While enjoying coloring them, you are developing important skills and abilities. Stories can also be made up about the pictures and written in a notebook. These are appropriate for children ages 6-9. Depending upon the skills and interests they have, younger or older children may enjoy them as well.

Kids will benefit from this book by

• Practicing their skills in writing and coloring
• Developing and using their imagination as they think about and color each picture
• Developing fine motor skills in coloring the various-sized elements in the designs
• Developing attention to details
• If desired, stories can be made up about the pictures and written in a notebook
• Being able to take pride in each finished page

Following through with projects and having a sense of accomplishment and pride in the completed challenge are important to a child's development. As their skills grow, they will be encouraged to look for more challenging things to do. Having fun while doing so makes this enjoyable and rewarding. It is my wish and desire that anyone using this book has a wonderful time in accomplishing each project.

About the Author

Mary Jean Simpson has been fascinated by the beauty and magic of words, music, and the arts as long as she can remember. Her varied careers as a professional musician, a university professor--first in music and later teaching Professional Writing, and a writer and editor, have provided wonderful opportunities to utilize these fully. Living in a variety of places and interacting with many people has been an invaluable experience. Her many years of being owned by dogs and cats has allowed her to not only enjoy their unconditional love, but to participate in various dog sports. Her cats have created their own sports. Creating journals, planners, and activity books for you brings their own special delight and joy to her.