Look away from your screens and curl up with these cosy colouring books for hours of wholesome fun.
Ever feel like your life is a constant cycle of looking at one screen, and then another? From staring at the computer on the job, watching TV at home, to scrolling on your phone while on the train – it can feel like life is dominated by screen time.
So how do you combat it?
A screen-free hobby is the answer.
Colouring is the perfect low-cost, low-effort hobby that you can practice at home to give your eyes a break from screen time and clear your mind in a creative way.
As a bonus, you can even listen to your favourite music while you colour, or an audiobook for extra entertainment.
Scroll to see some of our favourite cosy colouring books. Turn the kettle on, grab your favourite markers, and get ready for some relaxing, colourful fun!
Best cosy colouring books
Cozy Corner Coco Wyo
From the Global mega-bestselling colouring book artists Coco Wyo comes this beloved book. Cozy Corner is a perennial favourite, with just enough detail to keep you entertained without requiring too much attention. This book is popular for a reason, so if you’re new to the world of colouring as a hobby, it’s a great entry-point to the world of cosy colouring books.
45 beautifully hand-drawn pages will transport you to the cosiest world imaginable. A delightful reading alcove, a heartwarming bakery, a cosy kitchen and more awaits withing these cute and simple pages.
Cosy Calm Cherry Lam
If you love the cosy aesthetic but also want to support local Australian artists, look no further than Cherry Lam’s adorable books.
Cherry is a self-taught digital artist who started her online art accounts during the Covid pandemic and is now a hugely-popular creator on social media, Etsy and local markets. Cosy Calm, her first book, is perfect for year-round entertainment – relaxation guaranteed!
Cherry also has several seasonal books coming soon, which will be covered further down on this list.
Cozy Cuties Coco Wyo
If maximum cuteness is what you desire, then Cozy Cuties is the one for you! Also by Coco Wyo, the book features charming drawings of budding gardens, baby animals and sunny skies.
With 45 drawings to fill in, you can look forward to hours of creativity ahead.
Aunty Donna's Cosy & Cheeky Colouring Fun Aunty Donna, James Fosdike
Fans of the Melbourne-based comedy group Aunty Donna will love their cosy colouring book. Comedy and colouring collide in this aptly-titled, cheeky book of colour-in pages based on Aunty Donna skits.
From ‘Filling Up on Cheese Before Dinner’ to ‘Pud’, you can reminisce on the hilarity of your Aunty Donna favourites while putting your arts and crafts supplies to good use.
Be aware: this book is indeed cheeky and includes some themes which may not be appropriate for children. It’s definitely a colouring book for adults, but with a cute twist!
Cosy Chill Cherry Lam
Another book from Australian artist Cherry Lam, but this time, it’s all about being chill.
40+ vibrant colouring images depict delightful winter scenes, printed on premium-quality paper to prevent bleed-through.
Tranquil snowy settings and adorable animals will give you that warm and fuzzy feeling well yearn for during the colder months.
Cosy Creepy Cherry Lam
Get into the spooky spirit with this Halloween-themed colouring book from Cherry Lam.
40+ vibrant, easy-to-colour Halloween scenes will help you step away from screens and unwind. Featuring spooky settings, cute dress ups and more, the book will help you step away from screens and unwind.
With single-sided pages, you can colour to your heart’s content without worrying about bleed-through.
Cosy Cheer Cherry Lam
Just can’t wait until Christmas. Follow up your Halloween colouring-in with this Christmas-inspired colouring book.
With cute pictures featuring festive settings, you can unlock the celebratory joy of the holiday season.
Cozy Christmas Coco Wyo
While you wait for Cosy Cheer to come out, get your Christmas colouring fix with this Christmas-themed book from Coco Wyo. Hand-drawn illustrations paint festive scenes, packed with adorable details.
Cozy Vibes Coco Wyo
Cozy Vibes is another upcoming colouring book that encapsulates all-things cosy. Get the vibes right with 45 beautiful, inspirational quotes that you can colouring in.
Whether you’re a longtime colourer or new to the trend, these adorable pages will leave you feeling happy, relaxed and a little bit cosier.
Wonderful Wildflowers Johanna Basford
Each page of this intracite colouring book comes alive with blooms both familiar and imagined. You’ll find bluebells, honeysuckle and cornflowers alongside curious new species – pom-pom flowers, speckled poppies and tiny buttercups ready for your colours to bring them to life.
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