“Imaginary Creations, Yours and Mine”
I want the young artist to feel that he/she is the most important creator of this book. I have arranged that his/her name will be written first, on the author’s line provided.
“A Drawing and Coloring Playbook”
Use of the word “Playbook” instead of “workbook” is very important. I am interested in the young artist feeling playful when enjoying this book and the word “work” might be a turnoff.
“Use your imagination to finish the stories and fill in the colors”

I have selected subjects that encourage children to think about going outside to run around and play, to create, to be safe, to help others, etc. instead of being spoon-fed computer or TV related entertainment.

As long as children can see that anything goes, they dive right in and get creative. Each book has 12 adventures. This is just about the right amount of pages for a young artist to be able to think a little and then embark on the adventure of creating the rest of each story without being overwhelmed with volume.
I have chosen the “legal-sized” format held the wide way. The book opens into a “diorama- shaped” display which children find very exciting.
I have chosen 90 lb. Vellum cover stock for its thickness, color and smooth surface. This has proven to be perfect. Children using watercolor markers discover that the ink does not come through onto the next page to spoil the other side. Quality is very important to me.
Comic Sans is perfect because it looks like a child’s printing style. It is large and easy to read for beginner readers.
The use of “wire-o” for the binding allows the creations to continue onto the companion page without interrupting any continual lines. There is also the potential for flipping the pages 360 degrees if need be and the books lay flat.