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For children I see this coloring book as an educational opportunity to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>develop motor skills as they color<\/li>\n<li>learn about poetry (rhyme, alliteration, assonance, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>visualize and add to the pages to be colored<\/li>\n<li>learn the true colors of God&#8217;s creations and color accordingy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Most of the poems herein were inspired as I drove or road down highway 2 between Sandusky and Toledo, Ohio through all four seasons. These trips have been and will continue to be opportunities for exposure to the wonders of God&#8217;s creations.<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I believe you will enjoy this combination of verses and coloring pages. Although the poems are short and simple, they can be enjoyed by readers of all ages. 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