Begin with a passage.
A short piece of the story sets the scene. Read it aloud together, or enjoy it in your own time.
For young colourists and adults
A little time
side by side.
Matching colouring books for adults and children, with different levels of detail. You don’t have to colour the same way to share the same adventure. Settle in with a story, choose your colours and see where the ferry takes you.
Children’s edition: ages 5–8. Adult edition: intricate linework.
Each paperback is sold separately and works on its own.
One story, at your own pace
You read. They choose a colour.
Then see what happens next.
The Umbrella Ferry follows a mysterious parcel through an extraordinary canal city. Both editions follow the same adventure, with artwork suited to different levels of detail. An adult can read the passage aloud; there is no need for a child to read independently.
Make the moment yours.
Choose your own colours. The children’s edition has open shapes; the adult edition offers intricate detail.
See where it leads.
Turn the page for the next part of the adventure. There is no race to finish.
Choose one, or colour side by side
Two ways into the same world.
For ages 5–8
The Umbrella Ferry
Bold, open pictures. A parcel to deliver. A story to read and colour together.
Paperback · 30 illustrated scenes with facing story passages
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For adult colourists
Umbrella Ferry After Dark
Intricate canal scenes, curious workshops and a story that unfolds as you colour.
Paperback · 30 illustrated scenes with facing story passages
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See if it feels like your kind of time together.
Print two sample illustrations and their story passages before choosing a book.
Good to know.
Do I need both books?
No. Each book follows the complete adventure and can be enjoyed on its own. Choose both if you want different levels of detail for colouring side by side. They are sold separately, not as a bundle.
What is inside each book?
30 illustrated scenes, each with a short facing story passage. The children’s edition is designed for ages 5–8; the adult edition has more intricate linework. Printed colouring pages are black and white.
Does the child need to read independently?
No. An adult can read the passage aloud before you colour. The pictures can be enjoyed at your own pace.
Are pencils or pens included?
No colouring supplies are included. Try the free pages with the materials you already have.
Where do I pay, and what about delivery?
Children’s book: click here to buy on Amazon.
Adult book: click here to buy on Amazon.
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