Instead of having images of animals or plants, a mandala coloring book instead asks the person doing the coloring to focus on beautifully abstract and geometric designs. In these illustrations, most of which originate from Indian art, the attention is placed on the soothing shapes and the repetition of color. Because of the focus on color and precision, this is a lovely choice for older children and even adults who are looking for something a little more relaxing and creative than their other hobbies