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In a world that often feels a bit too digital, the humble colouring book has made a serious comeback.
For kids, they’re a fun and tactile way to learn, play and build creativity. For adults, colouring books offer a much-needed chance to slow down — a quiet alternative to scrolling, notifications and endless screen time.
More than a trend, colouring is part of a broader shift towards mindfulness, analogue hobbies and low-pressure creativity. Whether you're designing imaginative illustrations for kids or something more meditative for adults, colouring books continue to grow in popularity.
Better yet, they encourage creativity, are affordable and easy to gift, making them ideal for print on demand sellers.
Who are you creating for?
Colouring books are one of the most versatile products you can create, and your success starts with understanding your audience.
Many sellers create activity-based books for younger children — things like colouring letters, shapes, animals or everyday objects. Some build story-driven experiences where children colour in each part of the narrative. Others focus on seasonal themes: Christmas, Halloween, Easter and school holidays are always popular. Adding personal touches like names or age-specific content can make these books even more giftable.
For grown-ups, colouring is more about slowing down. Books with nature-inspired designs, mandalas, prompts or affirmations tend to appeal to people looking for calm and creativity. But it doesn’t have to be serious — humour, satire and niche fandoms are growing areas too.
If you already create visual work — illustrations, fine art, photography — a colouring book can be a natural extension of that. Drawings can be repurposed as black-and-white line art, or refined into stylised versions of existing pieces. Some creators use colouring books as a way to showcase their portfolio in a more interactive format. Others build entire series around a visual theme or idea they already explore elsewhere in their work.
What makes a good colouring book?
A good colouring book is more than just blank outlines. It should feel thoughtful and well put together. If you're building one from scratch, here are a few things to consider:
Cover
This is what sells your book. A well-designed cover should clearly reflect the content inside and appeal to your target audience. Keep it bold and legible, especially if you're selling online where customers are browsing thumbnails at speed. Include a title, optional subtitle and visual cues that communicate the theme.
Theme
Stick to a single, strong concept. It could be interiors, architecture, wellbeing or something completely niche, but keep it cohesive from start to finish. A clear theme helps your book stand out, creates a better user experience and makes it easier to build future editions or series.
Artwork
Start with high-resolution artwork and aim for clean, confident lines. If you’re working from existing illustrations or photos, convert them thoughtfully — clarity and contrast are key. Avoid overly complex shapes or pixelated scans, which won’t print well or be enjoyable to colour. For younger children, make the illustrations simple and bold. Test-print a few pages yourself to check for scale and usability.
Flow
Think beyond single pages. Does the book have a sense of rhythm? Does it build toward anything? Even in simple books, it helps to think about pacing. For example, starting with smaller illustrations and moving toward more complex scenes, or grouping images by topic or mood. This adds a layer of polish that customers will notice.
You don’t need to overcomplicate it, but a bit of structure goes a long way.
Custom colouring books: Personalise every page, from cover to cover
With Prodigi, your print on demand colouring book is fully customisable. You’re not stuck with pre-made templates or filler content. You design everything — from the covers to every single interior page.
- Fully customisable — inside and out
- Blank pages for adding your own content
- 60 sheets (120 pages) of 100gsm paper
- Available in sizes A4 and A5
- Spiral (hardback or softcover) or PUR binding (paperback, printable spine)
- Portrait and landscape orientations
- Cover can be printed in black and white or full colour
Spiral or paperback? You choose
Binding makes a difference — especially with colouring books, where usability matters.
Spiral binding
Spiral-bound books are practical and user-friendly. They lay flat, allow for full page rotation and are ideal for hands-on use. Great for kids and colouring sessions at a table or on the go.
PUR binding
Our pur-bound paperback books offer a clean, professional look. Perfect for selling in online shops or as part of gift bundles. The spine is printable, so you can add titles, branding or decorative design.
Both are available in A4 and A5, portrait or landscape. All books are printed on 100gsm paper — a smooth, uncoated stock that’s perfect for pencils and felt tips.
Note: Our spiral and paperback guides reference notebooks, but the instructions apply to colouring books too — just follow the same steps to customise your pages and covers.
How to create a custom colouring book
Creating your own colouring book is easy. Simply follow the steps below to turn your ideas into a premium printed product.
- Download the zipped template folder for your preferred binding style: spiral or paperback. Inside, you’ll find print templates for all available sizes and orientations.
- Open the templates in your design software and customise the entire book, including the front and back covers, spine (if applicable) and all interior pages. For best results, follow our step-by-step guides below.
- When prompted during the order process, upload your complete, print-ready PDF.
- We'll print, pack and dropship your custom notebook on demand, directly to your customer. No inventory, no hassle.
Tips for selling your colouring book
Great designs are just the beginning. How you present and position your print on demand colouring book can make all the difference.
Here are a few ways to give your product the best chance of success:
1. Choose the right platform
List your colouring book on marketplaces like Etsy and Amazon, or sell directly through your own Shopify or WooCommerce store. If you're just starting out, marketplaces can help you tap into existing traffic while you build your brand.
2. Help customers visualise your product
Create mockups, lifestyle shots or short videos showing the inside pages of your book. Let people see the artwork, the binding, the scale. If you’re comfortable, film yourself or a customer colouring in a page — it helps buyers imagine the experience.
3. Make it part of a series
If your work is already themed — say you illustrate animals, landscapes or fantasy scenes — turning that into a colouring book series can help you build a recognisable product line. Grouping colouring books into collections also makes them easier to market and encourages repeat purchases.
4. Bundle with extras
Offer your colouring book as part of a creative kit — maybe with matching stickers or even temporary tattoos for kids. You could also offer a digital download version as a bonus. Bundles increase perceived value and make great gifts.
5. Encourage sharing
Ask customers to tag you in photos of their coloured-in pages or post reviews with images. You can even include a prompt at the back of the book. Real people enjoying your work builds trust and gives you content to reshare.
The more specific and relevant your colouring book is, the more likely it is to connect with your audience and stand out in a crowded marketplace.
Ready to create yours?
Whether you’re building your first colouring book for adults or launching a series of colouring books for kids, we’re here to help you make it happen.
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