In the United States, many children love to color. And while these activity books are great for keeping children busy, coloring actually has a number of benefits as well. Coloring is perfect for helping children learn to hold a writing tool in the right way. It also helps develop those smaller muscles in their hands and fingers. Coloring activity books is also a great way for children to learn hand-eye coordination, learn how to color within lines, and it helps then learn to differentiate between different colors. Finally, children can develop patience as they learn to focus on the details as they color. And at the end, children learn a true sense of accomplishment when they have finished an activity or picture.