The Quietest 15 Minutes of My Day Came From a Coloring Book (Seriously)
The first time it happened, I thought it was a fluke.
We had just come back from errands, and my toddler was full-blown overstimulated —whining, throwing his shoes, needing everything now.I was seconds away from turning on the TV just to survive the afternoon.
Instead, I handed him a crayon and opened Fun Animals: My First Coloring Book.
He paused. Looked. Picked the elephant.
And started coloring.
Not perfectly. Not quietly at first. But something shifted. His body relaxed. His shoulders dropped. And suddenly—we had peace.
No screens. No snacks. Just the two of us, coloring a bunny in blue pajamas.
💡 What I Didn’t Realize as a Parent
I thought activities had to be big to matter.
I thought quiet time meant keeping him busy away from me.
But what we both needed was shared calm—with no pressure, no noise, and no expectations.
That’s what coloring gave us.
A bridge between meltdown and bedtime.
🧒 Why This Book Works So Well for Toddlers
Fun Animals: My First Coloring Book was made for kids just discovering how much fun their imagination can be. It’s full of easy-to-color animal illustrations with:
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✅ Bold outlines that build confidence
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✅ Simple, smiley characters kids want to color
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✅ Pages that won’t overwhelm small hands
👩👧 4 Ways to Make Coloring Part of Your Calm Routine
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Color After Nap Time: Eases the transition from rest to play
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“Color and Chat” Time: Sit beside your child and ask about their animals
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Create a “Coloring Basket”: Keep crayons + the book on a shelf they can reach
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Wind Down With Warm Colors: Color together with soft lighting before dinner
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Coloring With Kids: 5 Creative Ideas for Mindful Family Time
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🖍️ If you’ve been craving a quiet moment with your little one, this book could be your soft landing.
Order Fun Animals: My First Coloring Book today and create 15 minutes of joy—for both of you.
You don’t need a perfect plan.
Just a crayon and a chance to sit together. 🐘🧡
✍️ —Jessica Morgan
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