Friday, November 10, 2017

Laurence King Publishing Review and Giveaway

It's early November, but it's not too early to start thinking about holiday shopping. I know I've already started to pick up gifts for everyone on my list. If you've got a book lover in your life, Laurence King Publishing is your one-stop shop!

*Disclaimer: These books were sent to See, Shop, Love! in exchange for an honest review.


Laurence King has a huge line of products, from coffee table design books to games for kids and adults. They also have an expansive collection of adult coloring books, like Johanna Basford's Secret Garden and Enchanted Forest.

I love adult coloring books and I'm so glad they've become so popular. Coloring is very calming and meditative for me. I prefer nature designs, so these two books are perfect for me! The artwork is absolutely gorgeous.


Secret Garden features beautiful illustrations or floral designs and whimsical fairytale-like scenes. There's also a treasure hunt at the beginning that lists a bunch of different images for you to find with an answer key at the end of the book.


As you can see, Johanna Basford's artwork is intricate and perfect for mindful coloring. She suggests using fine point felt pens to color, but I prefer colored pencils. You definitely need something with a sharp tip though.


Enchanted Forest also has a treasure hunt element to it, with illustrations of cute animals and forest scenes. This is my absolute favorite type of book to color in!


Rabbits are my favorite animal and they're peppered throughout this book.


Here's a completed hedgehog that I colored in. I love that the illustrations are full of dreamy elements, like using leaves for his body instead of regular quills.
Bottom Line: The Secret Garden and Enchanted Forest coloring books by Johanna Basford are the perfect gift for the creative person in your life (or as a treat to yourself)! The illustrations are so beautiful and the extra treasure hunt game is a fun addition. Even if you're not a fan of coloring, you should definitely browse the Laurence King catalog because they have so many great gifts to choose from!

Laurence King Publishing has kindly offered a copy of each book I've reviewed here to for my readers to win! Enter using the Rafflecopter form below. This sweepstakes is open to U.S. residents aged 18+ and will end at 11:59 PM EST on 18 November 2017. Laurence King Publishing will be shipping the prize to the winner.

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61 comments:

  1. John SmithNovember 11, 2017 at 6:04 PM

    "Leave a comment on this post and tell me which book you would like to win: Secret Garden or Enchanted Forest." Hmm. I would choose: "Enchanted Forest," because it looks like it has bunny rabbits!

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  2. ellepauletteNovember 12, 2017 at 1:53 PM

    Either is fine with me! They both look like fun to color!

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  3. cloud9November 12, 2017 at 3:32 PM

    Secret Garden please. Thank you.

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  4. pailofpearlsNovember 14, 2017 at 12:08 AM

    The Secret Garden

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  5. Tandi Cortez-RiosNovember 14, 2017 at 12:51 AM

    I would love to win Enchanted Forest!

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  6. Donnelle ParkerNovember 14, 2017 at 5:29 AM

    I would love the Enchanted Forest!

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  7. AnonymousNovember 14, 2017 at 11:48 AM

    I think I would enjoy the Enchanted Forest book the most.

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  8. jennifer NLNovember 14, 2017 at 1:37 PM

    both look lovely, but im leaning towards secret garden :)

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  9. courtney hennagirNovember 14, 2017 at 5:19 PM

    So hard to choose! Secret Garden wins but just by a tiny bit.I would be so happy to have either!

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  10. rsgrandinettiNovember 16, 2017 at 5:53 PM

    I would love the Enchanted Forest book.

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  11. AnitaNovember 16, 2017 at 11:47 PM

    The Secret Garden

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  12. RondaNovember 17, 2017 at 12:19 AM

    I would love the Enchanted Forest book.

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  13. Amanda GNovember 17, 2017 at 12:44 AM

    I like enchanted forest

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  14. Luna MoonNovember 17, 2017 at 1:12 AM

    Enchanted Forest is the one I'd select.

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  15. Clair ShumackNovember 17, 2017 at 7:50 AM

    I would love to have the Secret Garden Book

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  16. KatrinaNovember 17, 2017 at 9:07 AM

    I would love to win enchanted forest!

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  17. UnknownNovember 17, 2017 at 10:10 AM

    I would be happy with either, but enchanted forest would be my first pick. Love the little creatures!

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  18. UnknownNovember 17, 2017 at 12:54 PM

    Enchanted forest! :D

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  19. UnknownNovember 17, 2017 at 8:27 PM

    Enchanted Forest because I already have secret garden 💖

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  20. jmayNovember 17, 2017 at 8:38 PM

    Secret Garden, but really either one would be awesome!

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  21. Eileen BoyceNovember 17, 2017 at 9:22 PM

    I would love either but I guess Enchanted Forest.

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  22. UnknownNovember 17, 2017 at 9:41 PM

    I like the Enchanted Forest book

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  23. UnknownNovember 17, 2017 at 11:51 PM

    So hard to choose! I would pick the Secret Garden one...thanks!

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  24. sunflowerally22November 18, 2017 at 12:50 AM

    would love the secret forest book!''

    allyson tice

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  25. hmgNovember 18, 2017 at 2:18 AM

    I'd love enchanted forest

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  26. Terra HeckNovember 18, 2017 at 4:41 AM

    I'd like the Secret Garden book please.
    partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  27. treeNovember 18, 2017 at 8:55 AM

    The Enchanted forest! Both books look amazing!

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  28. Missy SchutzNovember 18, 2017 at 10:26 AM

    Lovin Secret Garden!

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  29. shirleyNovember 18, 2017 at 10:46 AM

    I really like the Enchanted Forest.

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  30. janetfayeNovember 18, 2017 at 11:08 AM

    I would like Secret Garden Coloring Book.

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  31. DarleneNovember 18, 2017 at 11:16 AM

    I would love the Secret Garden book.

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  32. LaurenNovember 18, 2017 at 12:49 PM

    I would like Enchanted Forest.

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  33. Audrey StewartNovember 18, 2017 at 1:49 PM

    I would like the Secret Garden. (jozywails@gmail.com)

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  34. Amber CherasNovember 18, 2017 at 2:55 PM

    I would love the enchanted garden but would be grateful for either one

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  35. Kayla klontzNovember 18, 2017 at 4:58 PM

    I would like either one but I would love the Secret Garden.

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  36. Shelly - Lynchburg MamaNovember 18, 2017 at 5:10 PM

    I'd like the Secret Garden. It's gorgeous!

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  37. elizabeth millerNovember 18, 2017 at 5:15 PM

    I would prefer the Enchanted forest book.

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  38. JeremyNovember 18, 2017 at 5:19 PM

    Would like the Enchanted Forest book.

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  39. Richard BrandtNovember 18, 2017 at 5:25 PM

    I would like to win the Secret Garden. Thanks for asking!

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  40. Julie WaldronNovember 18, 2017 at 5:47 PM

    I'd choose Enchanted Forest.

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  41. reneejrNovember 18, 2017 at 5:53 PM

    One Enchanted Forest would be my first choice, both are beautiful!

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  42. Jessica Whitehouse November 18, 2017 at 6:02 PM

    I would like either book! I don't have any J.B. books yet.

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  43. StacyNovember 18, 2017 at 6:38 PM

    I'd like The Secret Garden please.

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  44. Crystal K.November 18, 2017 at 7:08 PM

    I'd like to win Enchanted Forest but both look good.

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  45. StephanieNovember 18, 2017 at 7:24 PM

    I would love the Enchanted Forest book.

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  46. ktmchefNovember 18, 2017 at 7:49 PM

    I really want to win the enchanted forest.

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  47. latanya tNovember 18, 2017 at 8:25 PM

    the enchanted forest

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  48. savvygirl65November 18, 2017 at 8:35 PM

    The secret garden one would be great!
    Sherri J

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  49. Birdhouse BooksNovember 18, 2017 at 8:38 PM

    I would love to win Enchanted Forest

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  50. Shea =)November 18, 2017 at 9:52 PM

    Secret Garden would be more my speed! Love it!

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  51. lkw1974November 18, 2017 at 10:16 PM

    Secret Garden

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  52. AnonymousNovember 18, 2017 at 10:17 PM

    I would prefer the enchanted forest.

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  53. hamjennyNovember 18, 2017 at 10:49 PM

    I like Secret Garden

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  54. katNovember 18, 2017 at 10:50 PM

    Secret Garden would be nice.

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  55. Kim ReidNovember 18, 2017 at 11:42 PM

    I would love the Secret Garden book, thanks!

    kimberlybreid at hotmail dot com

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  56. Robert BNovember 19, 2017 at 9:53 AM

    My wife would love to have the cool Enchanted Forest to use everyday.

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  57. MiltonNovember 19, 2017 at 9:55 AM

    A fascinating Secret Garden, my wife would enjoy using, and it would be an amazing gift.

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  58. MarcNovember 19, 2017 at 9:57 AM

    My lady friend likes good things, and Enchanted Forest would be just marvelous to have and great for all occasions.

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  59. PauletNovember 19, 2017 at 10:02 AM

    I really like great stuff, and Secret Garden would be wonderful to use all of the time.

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  60. MalvNovember 19, 2017 at 10:05 AM

    The captivating Enchanted Forest would be a fabulous thing for my girlfriend to use, and it would be nice to have.

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  61. AaronNovember 19, 2017 at 10:07 AM

    The awesome Secret Garden would be just right, for the day and and my wife.

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