Querkles is a new type of grown up colouring book with a twist. If you enjoy the detailed colouring pages, like I do, then you should give Querkles a try. The Querkles books are based on a colour by number method, which allows you to reveal detailed pictures. What makes it more interesting is that it’s not easy to tell what the picture is going to be until you’re half way through the picture, or even until you reach the end!
I was sent a copy of Querkles masterpieces, and some colouring pens (available in WH Smith) and have enjoyed completing the pictures. Each one takes a long time to complete – maybe 1 hour, or more.. depending if you take a break, so the book of 20 pictures would last a good while. I have been relaxing and colouring in the pictures while watching TV of an evening, especially while my other half has been working away. It is quite therapeutic and I always find them fun to do.
The Querkles books are by Thomas Pavitte, the author of the 1000 dot to dot series which is also really good!
When uncoloured, a page of Querkles looks like this, with lots of circles of different sizes each with a number from 1-5
For each number 1-5, you choose a different colour or shade, with 1 being the darkest and 5 being the lightest. You can choose 5 totally different colours, or shades of the same colour. You can even use 1 colour, and use different strokes to shade that section, making it heavier or darker: eg colouring it in solidly for 1, and in wide stripes for 5. There are clear instructions at the start of the book so that you know what to do.
Here’s one of my finished Querkles pictures, which is an Egyptian Pharoah, Tutankhamon.
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great idea, not too keen on normal colouring books but i love the puzzle aspect of this x
I love them as I love colouring as much as my children!
I have loved the idea of adult colouring for a while now, but it can be a bit daunting looking at a design & not knowing what colours to use, Querkles books take all that away & you can just relax & colour 🙂
i think they look great, ive seen a few finished pictures and i love them! would lvoe to give them a go
I love colouring and these books look great
They look relaxing
This is a great unique way to colour! Love it!
I’ve never seen this type of colouring book before, it looks really interesting :o)
this is a fantastic take on the adult colouring book theme – I’m off to have a look at buying one!
These look much more fun than normal colouring books, love the idea.
This is like an awesome colour by numbers. I love that you cant see the picture until you start colouring xx
I think these look fantastic for adults and they are slightly different and are a little more interesting than the usual adults colouring book!
Love the idea of colour by numbers for adults. Used to love painting by numbers when I was younger
these look fantastic
Very therapeutic.
I really like the look of these – much more fun than an ordinary colouring book!
I really love the idea of these
love the idea – so much fun could be had!!
I think they are a really good idea
Looks brilliant, like painting by numbers, i find colouring very relaxing
They look fab x
I like his concept. It uses up some brain muscles too. I am a massive fan of therapeutic colouring. Thanks for the chance.
I think this is a cool idea. I’d love seeing the picture emerge as the coloring is filled in.
they look fab xx
This is a fab way to colour, I love to colour always has since i was younger. 🙂
These look like good fun, and relaxing too!
They look interesting, fab!
Looks a bit more interesting and testing than a normal colouring in book and would love to have a go and see if i enjoy them
omg this is amazing. i always done colour by numbers when i was a kid and i still love it now!
I love the idea of not knowing the picture before you start, but it looks as if it takes a lots of concentration, which I’m very bad at!
What a great ide, I love the look of colouring these pictures and love a little me time with an adult colouring book.
I really love this concept, I love colouring but find that I can’t stretch my imagination beyond colouring in a realistic colour. This could make my colouring more colourful
I really like them, i think they are a good idea x
A really brilliantly designed colouring book.
This looks fun! I love the idea!
This would be great in my adult colouring collection.
Looks great, something different
These look great. I’ve seen painting by numbers before but not colouring. When they’re done, they’re good enough to frame too.
These are so cool; I used to love paint by numbers as a kid, so I’m sure I’d love these too 🙂
Looks fabulous
I love this idea! Very different but looks so fun!
Love the idea that you don’t know the picture until it’s complete
It looks really interesting and fun to do.
wow – this looks like it would be a challenge but very satisfying to complete.
I love this idea, a great variation on the adult colouring book trend.
Fantastic idea. I used to love colour by numbers when I was a kid xx
They look really fascinating. I love the idea of not knowing what your picture is going to be and have your masterpiece gradually unfold before your eyes
I love these! Like a colouring dot to dot!
Gosh, they look busy work. I’m sure once you get started you’d be flowing.
this book looks fantastic
A lot less messy that painting by numbers!
Lovely books, great giveaway
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I love Querkles and how they become amazing pictures
Great idea, keeps me amused
What a fantastic colouring book, never seen anything like this before, would love to try it .x
Never seen these before – would love to try x
i love the look of this x
This is a little boss this book!
Very different, love the idea of circles or parts of circles to colour.
They look really fun! I’ve never seen them before.
Looks good, however not sure I’ve got the patience
I love the idea and would love to have one of these to give them a go. I love colouring
This really appeals to me as I’m very methodical and used to love paint by numbers!
Haven’t done any colouring for years, would love to try this (better not have a beer before though) lol
I think they are cool and love the designs
I absolutely love this concept! Used to love painting by numbers as a child and this is a fab twist on it, I love the way the picture emerges in these Querkles.
These look like a great way to relax, thanks for the lovely giveaway.
I love colouring in very relaxing and therapeutic. Thank you for the lovely giveaway xxx
I think that they like great fun.
They look like a good way to relax
Looks like fun and completely different to any other colouring book.
Would love this! looks great
The overall effect is amazing.
these look lovely, i love doing this sort of thing with my daughter and these look great
Fab prize, thanks for the chance to win
this looks AWESOME!! It takes colour by number to a whole new level. Not being able to see what the image is straight away adds a suprise element which i love. This has a created another version of colouring in book for adults. I would love to give it a go.
This is the first time I’ve seen them, would love to give them a try.
looks amazing and a great way to de- stress
Looks fab!! Like paint by numbers when I was young!
These look awesome and a great way for relieving stress
great idea! love the colour by numbers aspect makes it a bit more entertaining 🙂
Fabulous.
I love them they look great fun
A great idea, so absorbing, a real stress reliever!
I love the adult colouring books and this looks just as good!
great mindfullness
they look fun and interesting
I would love to own one of these books – I loved them when I was a child.
I love adult colouring books and these look fab. Its different to a normal colouring book and I would absolutely love to give these a try