Gifting Coloring Books to Kids: Personal Messages That Make It Memorable

A simple coloring book becomes a keepsake when you add a thoughtful note. Personal messages make kids feel seen, encouraged, and excited to create. Here’s how to craft the perfect message and present it beautifully.

How to Write a Great Message

• Keep it short and sincere: 1–3 sentences is plenty.
• Be specific: Mention their interests or a quality you admire.
• Encourage creativity: Invite them to make, explore, and have fun.
• Add the date: It turns your note into a time-capsule memory.

Where to write it:

• Inside cover on a nameplate
• First page footer
• A small insert card taped to the back cover

Message Starters by Occasion

• Birthday
  • “Happy Birthday, [Name]! Your imagination makes every page shine—can’t wait to see your favorites this year.”
• Just Because
  • “For rainy days and bright ideas—color your world, [Name]!”
• Milestone/First Day of School
  • “You’re brave and ready, [Name]. Color this year with curiosity and courage.”
• Get Well/Thinking of You
  • “A little color for cozy days. Sending hugs and bright shades, [Name].”
• Holidays
  • “Wishing you a season full of cozy pages and sparkling colors, [Name].”
• Achievement/Congratulations
  • “So proud of you, [Name]! Keep creating—your ideas are amazing.”

Personalized Prompts Kids Love

• “Find one page that feels ‘happy’ today and tell me why.”
• “Create a character and give them a superpower.”
• “Use three colors you’ve never mixed before—show me the results!”

Creative Presentation Ideas

• Nameplate sticker inside the cover with the date
• Mini “artist certificate” tucked into the first page
• Ribbon wrap with a gel pen or colored pencil tied on
• Add a small frame or clipboard so they can display a favorite page

Quick Pairings to Elevate the Gift

• Themed coloring book + gel pens + name sticker sheet
• City scenes book + fineliners + mini clipboard
• Nature book + washable markers + field journal
• Mandalas + soft-core pencils + zip pouch

Pro tip: Include a cardstock blotter sheet to prevent bleed-through and keep pages neat.

The bottom line: A few heartfelt lines turn a coloring book into a keepsake kids will treasure. Encourage, personalize, and present it with a small flourish—instant magic.

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