A coloring book is a type of book containing line art for a reader to add color using crayons, colored pencils, or similar implements.
Coloring books are generally used by children, though coloring books for adults are also available. They cover a wide range of subjects, from simple stories for children to intricate or abstract designs for adults. Since the 1980s, several publishers have produced educational coloring books intended for studying graduate-level topics such as anatomy and physiology, where color-coding of many detailed diagrams can be a useful learning aid.
Some coloring books have perforated edges so their pages can be removed from the books and used as individual sheets. Others may include a story line and so are intended to be left intact.
Today many children's coloring books feature popular cartoon characters. They are often used as promotional materials for animated motion pictures.
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