Turns out I’m not the only (technically) adult who’s yearning for some nostalgic meditation: Johanna Basford’s Secret Garden and Enchanted Forest are adult coloring books at number one on ’s Best Sellers list.

About The Author Johanna Basford is an illustrator and ink evangelist who creates intricate and hand-drawn illustrations rooted in the flora and fauna that surrounds her home in rural Scotland.For my 23rd birthday last week, I didn’t ask clothes or jewelry: I asked for a coloring book.

Brit+ Co Other popular titles by Johanna Basford include: - Secret Garden - Johanna Basfords Secret Garden Journal - Secret Garden: 20 Postcards - Enchanted Forest: 12 Color-in Notecards - Enchanted Forest: 20 Postcards Fans of Leila Duly, Millie Marotta, and Daisy Fletcher will devour Johanna Basfords intricate scenes of flora and fauna. Teen Vogue This book celebrates the glory of all things green and nature-y in the best way possible: coloring book form! Even if you dont want to add color, the illustrations themselves are frame-worthy loveliness. The Huffington Post The best coloring book for anxiety. New York Magazine Consider trading in your yoga mat for a set of markers and peruse the gorgeous gardens of Basfords imagination. Praise for the book and author: The colorists have a queen, and her name is Johanna Basford. Additional special features include a gate-folded two-page spread and a colorable jacket. Readers must find all the symbols to unlock the castle door at the end of the quest and discover what lies within. Hidden throughout the book are nine symbols. Color your way past streams and waterfalls and over treetops, until you finally reach your destination: a secluded, magical castle. Can you spot the wild flowers, animals, and birds? What about the lanterns, keys, and treasure chests? Beginning at the entrance to the forest, the journey progresses through woodlands, rocky caves, and tree-lined mazes. As well as drawings to complete, color, and embellish, there are hidden objects to be found along the way. Book Synopsis Fall under the spell of the #1 New York Times Bestseller, Enchanted Forest! This stunning coloring book by Johanna Basford takes readers on an inky quest through an enchanted forest to discover what lies in the castle at its heart. Find all the symbols to unlock the castle door and reveal what lies within-Back cover. As well as drawings to color and embellish, there are hidden animals and magical objects to be found along the way, including nine special symbols. coloring book by Johanna Basford takes readers on an inky quest through an enchanted forest to discover what lies in the castle at its heart.

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