Griddles: Coded Coloring Pages for Kids of ALL AGES

by Lorraine Holnback Brodek

Lorraine Brodek has put together some of the most entertaining and challenging coloring books. Each page is a game, a puzzle, and a design (3 kinds of fun in 1) that you create by following the code and filling in the blank grid . . . thus a grid riddle (hence, "Griddle").For the benefit of kids, "chart art" pulls them away from electronic screens, both big and small. They can enjoy pencils and colors in their hands, while they create pictures that evolve on paper. "Griddles" will get their thought process going, along with problem solving, and discovery - not to mention hand-eye coordination and motor development. It's also a learning tool for numbers and letters on the printed page.For adults who enjoy a variety of art projects, chart art is like watching a picture come to life. They will become engrossed and focused while following the codes and clues to solve the colorful "Griddles." But wait! There's more - the finished designs can also be translated into many types of stitchery activities. And, for seniors, chart art is a type of cognitive therapy for concentration, it's good for dexterity, and it's just plain fun. Plus, the books make great gifts for grandchildren!There are blank pages included between designs that absorb ink or gel in case you like to use pens, and the extra paper is a great way to test your colors. In addition, there are some extra blank grids in the back, as well as a line guide to help you follow the grids, along with black and white solutions, but try not to peek. Vol. 1 (older kids' small-grid version) has 20 designs, and Vol. 2 (younger kids' large-grid version) has 22 designs. Together, they provide fun for the entire family.I'd love it if you'd be willing to provide a review. Thank you so much for becoming a "Griddler!"

Genres: Colouring Books

102 pages, Paperback

Published January 18, 2016

About the author

Lorraine Holnback Brodek is a former needlecraft designer (with her own company, Fingerworks, Inc.), a film studio executive (Warner Bros.; Time-Warner), landscaping professional, author, humorist, blogger and artist. She has published two books: "The Tale of Peeky Peeper" (a cute children's rhyming holiday book, which she wrote and illustrated, followed by her humorous memoir, "A Nobody in a Somebody World: My Hollywood Life in Beverly Hills." Playfulness is the theme in whatever she does, as you'll see in her coloring books.

Reviews

[Carleen · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great twist to an old time favorite! As the current rave of adult coloring books is in its prime, this book could not have been released at a more appropriate time. This is not your average coloring book. This author has put in quite the work and talent in order to create a pixel art page for your enjoyment. The directions were quite easy and it is fun to see the end product! My children who are going in to third and first grades also loved helping me with the griddles. It aided in helping them learn graphing and patterning techniques. This is most definitely a great activity for the whole family to work on together. I can't wait to see Volume 3! I would recommend this book to any art enthusiast or adults looking for a relaxing, yet surprising activity. I promise that you won't be disappointed. I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

[Christine · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book is a great introduction to coding for children, and has an excellent layout that makes it easy to view the instructions at the same time as the grid. Having the reverse side of the page blank is also great for if children prefer to use markers so that they do not bleed through to the instructions for the next page making it difficult to read.

The only negative to the book is that some of the clues for the images are dated and reference pop culture icons that are before my time, and way before today's children.

Received the book for free through Goodreads Giveaways

[Joy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Note: I received this book for free through Goodreads giveaways. This is my fair review.
I have not yet completed all of the "griddles", but I have done a few and they are very fun. I got this book to share with my nephews (ages 7-8) on an upcoming family vacation. I think it is a good introduction to how grids work, and they will like to see the picture coming together through the "griddles" and pixels. It is very well done and I really think it is something that children through adults will enjoy. Thanks!

[Renee Rousseau · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very cute and imaginative coloring book!

[Kendra Morgan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really cool grids. Can be used for coloring, cross stitch, and many other things.