There are a lot of brilliant artists like Johanna, who are inviting users to participate in their art through the act of coloring,” said Leder. “I’m really intrigued by the intersection of fine art and coloring.

She’s also published Mel Elliot’s Color Me Swoon, as well as Souris Hong’s Outside the Lines. This isn’t the first coloring book that Penguin Books executive editor Meg Leder, who participates in an occasional lunchtime coloring group with her coworkers, will edit. The second, still-unnamed book will publish in fall 2016. The first book, Lost Ocean, which contains undersea adventures with Basford’s trademark intricate designs, will be released at the end of October with a 400,000-copy first printing.

No matter where your mom falls on that list, we're sure she'll love any one of these gifts.When Penguin Random House announced recently that it had acquired world rights to the next two adult coloring books from Johanna Basford, the so-called queen of coloring, it was just the latest sign that the demand for coloring books in the U.S. We've thought about every mom out there when making this gift guide, from the gardening girlie to the crafty mom to the mama who just needs some relaxation. We compiled this list of the best Mother's Day gifts based on the moms in our lives-including ourselves! These are items on our wish lists, gifts that we've been given and loved, and presents gifted by us that we can't stop thinking about. You and Me, Mom Journal, $13 at Uncommon Goods What Are Moms Made Of? book, $10 on Amazon And a quick reminder that Mother's Day isn't just limited to your own mom! Be sure to show a little love to your grandmothers, mother-in-law, new moms in your life, or even the mom you wish you'd had. Whether you go all out and splurge on something she's been eyeing for years or you keep it simple and make a Mother's Day brunch, she'll be so happy that you thought of her. Which is why Mother's Day is the perfect time to gift you mom a little (or big) something to let her know that you do see her. While we see so many of their sacrifices every day, there are so many acts of love that go unseen. If anyone deserves to be showered with love on their special day, it's moms. 'Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links.' Our Ultimate Mother's Day Gift Guide Product Shot Image

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