The Itch Monster Colouring Book - Eczema Activity Book for Kids, The Whole Story to Colour (Paperback)

I started Bamboo Bubby in 2010, after eczema kept my own little boy awake at night. Bam began as the little panda on the Bamboo Bubby label. Over the years I watched so many families go through the same long, itchy nights, and I wanted their children to have a story of their own.

The Itch Monster is the book I wished I'd had at the end of my son's bed. Itch is funny, not scary. Nobody is told off for scratching. And Mum says the words every parent needs to hear: big nights are nobody's fault.

If your family knows those nights too, you're not alone.

Kelly x
Certified Postpartum Nutrition Professional, Founder of Nella Vosk

This is for:
→ Toddlers and preschoolers aged 2 to 5 who love The Itch Monster story
→ Children with itchy, eczema-prone skin who need a calm activity for busy hands
→ Parents looking for a quiet afternoon or wind-down activity before bed
→ Families who want a colouring book for 2 year olds with big, simple pictures
→ Gift givers pairing a book and an activity for a little one with eczema

Paperback, 21.6 x 21.6 cm (8.5 x 8.5 in)
32 pages, black and white
12 pictures to colour
Ages 2 to 5
ISBN 978-1-0643793-1-8

My son gets restless and itchy in the late afternoon. Is colouring a good wind-down?

For many families, yes. Colouring gives busy hands something to do and a quiet table to sit at. The Itch Monster Colouring Book lets your son colour a story he already loves, page by page, before dinner or bath time.

Is it a colouring book for 2 year olds?

Yes. The Itch Monster Colouring Book is made for ages 2 to 5. Bold outlines and big, roomy shapes suit first crayons and chubby hands. Older children add detail and backgrounds of their own.

Does my child need the storybook first?

No, the colouring book holds the whole story in words beside each picture. Many families read the storybook at bedtime and colour the next day, so the story sinks in twice.

How many pictures are there?

12 big pictures to colour, across 32 pages. Each picture sits beside its page of the story, so your child follows Ollie, Bam, Mum and Itch from start to finish.

Do markers bleed through the pages?

Thick markers sometimes show through to the back of the page. In The Itch Monster Colouring Book, the back of each picture is a page of story words, not another picture, so no artwork gets spoiled. Crayons and pencils work best for little ones.

What should my toddler colour with?

Chunky crayons and thick pencils suit ages 2 and 3. Washable markers work well from about age 4. Pop a sheet of paper behind the page if you use markers.

My daughter wears mitten sleeves. Can she still colour?

Yes. Fold the mitten ends back for colouring, then fold them over again when she's done. Bamboo Bubby Eczema Mitten Sleeves are designed to flip open for play and close for sleep.

Is this different from the free colouring pages?

Yes. The free and bonus pages are extra pictures. The Itch Monster Colouring Book is the whole story to colour, 12 pictures in story order, bound as a book with a note for grown-ups from Kelly.

Is there a printable version?

Yes. The printable colouring book PDF is A$5.99, and you can print a favourite page again for your own family. The Itch Monster Digital Bundle includes the printable colouring book and the storybook ebook for A$11.99.

Is it a good gift?

Yes. Pair The Itch Monster Colouring Book with the storybook and a box of crayons for a gift that keeps little hands busy. Add Bamboo Bubby Eczema Mitten Sleeves for a bedtime bundle.

Is this a medical book?

No. The Itch Monster Colouring Book is a story and an activity, not advice. For questions about your child's skin, talk to your GP, pharmacist or child health nurse.

Who made the colouring book?

Kelly Northey, author of The Itch Monster and founder of Bamboo Bubby, the eczema clothing brand she started in 2010 after her own son's itchy nights. The book is published in Australia by Bamboo Bubby.

How big is the colouring book?

The Itch Monster Colouring Book is a square paperback, 21.6 x 21.6 cm, with 32 black and white pages. It matches the storybook in size, so they sit together nicely on a shelf.

How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?

Delivery within Australia is a flat $12, and free on orders over $99. Each paperback is printed to order, so please allow up to 3 weeks. Paperbacks ship to Australian addresses only. If your copy arrives damaged or misprinted, email info@nellavosk.com.au within 30 days and we'll replace it or refund you.