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Beverly-Morgan Park Coloring Books Make 'Perfectly Local' Gifts

Illustrated and written by community residents, "Color Me Beverly II" and "Color Me Morgan Park" are on sale now for holiday gift giving.

Destined to be a collectors' item, Beverly and Morgan Park-focused coloring books are on sale now for holiday gift giving.
Destined to be a collectors' item, Beverly and Morgan Park-focused coloring books are on sale now for holiday gift giving. (Graphic courtesy of Carol Flynn)

CHICAGO — For a perfectly local gift and collector’s item for all ages, the COLOR ME BEVERLY II and COLOR ME MORGAN PARK are the only coloring books ever produced that focus on the community.

Beverly artist Judie Anderson has illustrated both neighborhoods’ treasured landmarks and scenes, with text by historian/writer Carol Flynn of the Ridge Historical Society. The coloring books make perfect holiday gifts for adults and children, or for buy them for yourself for something to do while sheltering at home.

COLOR ME BEVERLY II and COLOR ME MORGAN PARK are collectors’ items, nostalgia pieces, lessons and activities for remote learners, and are just plain FUN. They’re for sale at Bookie's and Turkey Gift Shop, or by emailing Carol Flynn, cflynn2013@yahoo.com. The coloring books can be mailed easily to anywhere. The cost is $10 per book, plus $4 shipping per book via first-class mail. Books can be paid by check or through PayPal.

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