Coloring Storybooks
Aaron’s coloring storybooks, designed for adults and older kids, are based on his popular and award-winning picture books and feature the same amazing illustrations. The books are printed on high‑quality, archival paper in both paperback and hardcover. Pictures are converted to shades of gray for the newer coloring style of grayscale (or greyscale) coloring—but they’re grayscale with a difference! Much of the gray has been removed to reduce the risk of muddiness and allow more natural flesh tones, while deepest blacks have been preserved to provide full contrast.
But what is a “coloring storybook”? It’s a coloring book, a storybook, and more! You can color just the pages you want, and enjoy it like any fine coloring book. Or finish them all and create a wonderful storybook, a keepsake all your own, or one to lovingly share with children and grandchildren. Imagine their excitement and delight—and yours too!—when you read to them from a book you helped illustrate yourself! It’s a gift your loved ones can treasure forever, a true family heirloom.
The Baker’s Dozen Coloring Book
A Grayscale Adult Coloring Book and Children’s Storybook
Featuring a Christmas Legend of Saint Nicholas
Pictures by Wendy Edelson
Story by Aaron Shepard
Based on
The Baker’s Dozen: A Saint Nicholas Tale
Skyhook Press
Hardcover and Paperback ~ 2018
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The Quackling Coloring Book
A Grayscale Adult Coloring Book and Children’s Storybook
Featuring a Favorite Folk Tale
Pictures by Wendy Edelson
Story by Aaron Shepard
Based on
Quackling: A Not-Too-Grimm Fairy Tale
Skyhook Press
Hardcover and Paperback ~ 2019
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The Skeeter and the Weasels Coloring Book
A Grayscale Adult Coloring Book and Children’s Storybook
Featuring a Fun Story for Kids and Grown‑Ups
Pictures by Anne L. Watson
Story by Aaron Shepard
Based on
Skeeter and the Weasels
Skyhook Press
Hardcover and Paperback ~ 2019
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The Sea King’s Daughter Coloring Book
A Grayscale Adult Coloring Book and Children’s Storybook
Featuring a Lovely Russian Legend
Pictures by Gennady Spirin
Story by Aaron Shepard
Based on
The Sea King’s Daughter: A Russian Legend
Skyhook Press
Hardcover and Paperback ~ 2019
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(PDF, 8 MB)
And don’t miss this from Aaron’s wife, Anne—with Wendy!
The Mice Before Christmas Coloring Book
A Grayscale Adult Coloring Book and Children’s Storybook
Featuring a Mouse House Tale of the Night Before Christmas
Pictures by Wendy Edelson
Story by Anne L. Watson
Skyhook Press
Paperback ~ 2022
Hardcover ~ 2022
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