130,000+ Books, Games & Puzzles in-stock πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ

Come visit us this weekend!πŸš€ Auckland Bookstore β€’ Open 7 days, 8:30am–5pm

Gardens: A Smithsonian Coloring Book

Book Hero Magic crafted this summary to help describe this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Summary
Gardens: A Smithsonian Coloring Book invites you to explore the Smithsonian Gardens, a "museum without walls" spanning over 180 acres and 15 public exhibition gardens. Through detailed pen and ink illustrations by Rachel Curtis, you'll encounter native plants, orchids, bees, butterflies and more, providing an engaging and educational colouring experience. Each page offers captivating scenes inspired by Smithsonian landscapes and displays, paired with insights from experts to deepen your appreciation of nature and its cultural significance.
Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK Please add to wishlist to be notified when back in stock

Sorry, we're currently out of stock of Gardens: A Smithsonian Coloring Book. Please add to your Wishlist and we'll send you an email as soon as it's back in stock.

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This book is ideal for colouring enthusiasts, nature lovers, and anyone interested in gardening or urban green spaces. It suits adults and older children who enjoy combining creativity with learning about plants, wildlife, and the environment.

Book Hero thinking about your next read

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

Engage with a natural world of wonder and its diverse symphony of life - ready for you to colour! The Smithsonian Institution presents an awe-inspiring new colouring book that explores the Smithsonian Gardens, a museum without walls.

With this meticulously illustrated colouring book, tour more than 180 acres and 15 public exhibition gardens that make up this living museum.

Guided by experts from the Smithsonian and brought to life by Rachel Curtis (Dinosaurs: A Smithsonian Coloring Book), these rich pen and ink illustrations invite you to step into captivating scenes inspired by landscapes and exhibits that extend the Smithsonian's museums, engage people with plants and gardens, inform on the roles both play in our cultural and natural worlds, and inspire appreciation and stewardship. Featuring native plants, orchids, roses, heirloom vegetables, poinsettias, bees, butterflies, and many more, fans of colouring books and urban sanctuaries will find an enchanting living classroom to explore with their own creativity.

Each page of Gardens: A Smithsonian Coloring Book not only stands alone as a work of art, but is also accompanied by brief and fascinating insights from museum experts, ensuring that time spent colouring is also time spent learning.

This book's deluxe ivory paper allows for a variety of artistic media like pen, pencil, or even watercolour, to ensure your creative vision comes to life just the way you want--and lasts for years to come.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781684058891

Publisher: Idea & Design Works

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 June 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Idea & Design Works

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 254.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 80

About the Author

Established in 1846, the Smithsonian is the world's largest museum and research complex, dedicated to public education, national service, and scholarship in the arts, sciences and history. It includes 19 museums and galleries and the National Zoological Park. The total number of artifacts, works of art and specimens in the Smithsonian's collection is estimated at 156 million. Rachel Curtis grew up drawing and painting from a young age leading to a lifetime of having far, far too many art supplies. She uses these to make pictures of a great variety of things, from very small to very big. She grew up in Alberta, just a couple hours drive from Dinosaur Provincial Park. You can find her online at www.instagram.com/catinspats/ (or the same on twitter) where she does occasionally draw cats in spats.

Also by Rachel Curtis

View all
  • Cats: A Smithsonian Coloring Book
    From the big cats in the wild to the little hunters stalking your living room, the Smithsonian Institute presents the colouring book for all cat lovers! Guided by experts from the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History and brought to life by Rachel Curtis, Cats: A Smithsonian Coloring Book offers beautiful pen-and-ink illustrations as you travel the world colouring all...
    Paperback
    $3700
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • Birds: A Smithsonian Coloring Book
    A lush world of birds and the environments they inhabitβ€”ready for you to colour! The Smithsonian's National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute presents a fascinating new colouring book that provides an up-close and personal tour through a vibrant range of birds. With this meticulously illustrated colouring book, avian fans of all ages can explore the wonder of these feathered animals,...
    Paperback
    $3200
    Elsewhere:
    $3500
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks

Also by Smithsonian Institution

View all
  • Cabinet of Curiosities II
    The celebration continues with a brand-new collection of curiosities, a beautiful and unique sticker compendium of more than 1,000 stunning selections from the legendary collections of the Smithsonian Institution. In collaboration with the Smithsonian comes a book of over 1,000 stickers showcasing incredible photographs and illustrations from the millions of captivating collections housed within the Smithsonian Institution, the world’s largest...
    Hardback
    $9200
    Available
    Ships in 2-3 weeks
  • Babies at the Zoo
    Oooh! Discover some impossibly cute baby animals at the National Zoo in Washington, DC, in a fun photographic board book created in collaboration with the Smithsonian. What’s more fun than watching animals? Watching baby animals! Bear cubs frolic together on a bright spring day. Sweet seal pups snuggle up to their mamas. And cheetah cubs love to lounge peacefully in...
    Board book
    $1699
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Birds: A Smithsonian Coloring Book
    A lush world of birds and the environments they inhabitβ€”ready for you to colour! The Smithsonian's National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute presents a fascinating new colouring book that provides an up-close and personal tour through a vibrant range of birds. With this meticulously illustrated colouring book, avian fans of all ages can explore the wonder of these feathered animals,...
    Paperback
    $3200
    Elsewhere:
    $3500
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Cabinet of Curiosities
    In collaboration with the Smithsonian comes a book of over 1,000 stickers of varying sizes showcasing incredible photographs and illustrations from the millions of captivating collections from the Smithsonian, the world’s largest museum and research complex. From Victorian anatomy illustrations to rare animals; seashells to insects; scientific oddities to jewellery; spacecraft and aeroplanes to letters and numbers, this book is...
    Hardback
    $7999
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Julia Child Notebooks
    Elevate your note-taking experience with this Julia Child–inspired three-notebook setβ€”a delightful fusion of elegance and culinary charm. Bon appΓ©tit! Crafted for home and on-the-go use at 5" x 8.25", this exquisite notebook set seamlessly blends sophistication and practicality. Each volumeβ€”one red, one navy, and one turquoiseβ€”is an inviting canvas, offering 60 lined pages adorned with culinary illustrations. The inside front...
    Notebook / blank book
    $4499
    Available
    Ships in 1 week

More from Arts & Culture

View all
  • Dylan's Pick
    Bold Types
    A tribute to 32 truly independent bookshops throughout Aotearoa New Zealand, from north of Auckland down to Dunedin, and coast to coast. Jane Ussher's photographs show every bookstore in its unique nature - including behind the counter, smoko rooms, the mess which tells the hardworking story behind the joy of matching books with customers. Jemma Moreira's careful editing has crafted...
    Hardback
    $5999
    Elsewhere:
    $7000
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • New Release
    I’ll Believe in Anything
    From Jacob Tierney, the creator ofΒ Heated Rivalry, in partnership with Brendan Brady and AccentΒ Aigu, comesΒ I’llΒ Believe in Anything, an official and complete collection of annotated scripts for the biggest cultural sensation of the year, with all new exclusive behind-the-scenes content.Based on Rachel Reid’s blockbuster Game Changers book series,Β Heated RivalryΒ premiered on Crave and HBO in late 2025 andΒ immediatelyΒ took the world by storm.Β I’ll...
    Hardback
    $5499
    Elsewhere:
    $6000
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • New Release
    Home Again
    Join rock-legend, former Shihad frontman and lead singer of The Adults, Jon Toogood in this unflinching and no-holds-barred memoirΒ Home Again.This is more than a rock story.Β Toogood looks back on a 37-year career that helped define New Zealand rock music, and the personal cost that came with it.Β From a music-obsessed childhood in Wellington to the deafening roar of international stages, this...
    Paperback
    $3199
    Elsewhere:
    $3999
    (1)
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • The Odyssey
    Composed at the rosy-fingered dawn of world literature almost three millennia ago, The Odyssey is a poem about violence and the aftermath of war; about wealth, poverty and power; about marriage and family; about travellers, hospitality, and the yearning for home. This fresh, authoritative translation captures the beauty of this ancient poem as well as the drama of its narrative....
    By Homer
    Paperback
    $2999
    Elsewhere:
    $3599
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • The Iliad
    When Emily Wilson's translation of The Odyssey appeared in 2017β€”revealing the ancient poem in a contemporary idiom that was "fresh, unpretentious and lean" (Madeline Miller, Washington Post)β€”critics lauded it as "a revelation" (Susan Chira, New York Times) and "a cultural landmark" (Charlotte Higgins, Guardian) that would forever change how Homer is read in English. Now Wilson has returned with an...
    By Homer
    Paperback
    $3299
    Elsewhere:
    $3799
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • Disney Moana: The Official Cookbook
    On Sale
    20% off
    Disney Moana: The Official Cookbook
    Embark on a culinary adventure with Moana of Motunui with Pacific recipes inspired by Moana and Moana 2! After a long day of sailing to see how far you’ll go or keeping the demigod Maui out of trouble with Te Fiti, catch a break with the delicious dishes in Moana: The Official Cookbook! Featuring more than 50 recipes spanning the...
    Hardback
    $3600
    Elsewhere:
    $5299
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • New Release
    A Life in Lyrics
    Freddie Mercury was one of the greatest showmen of the twentieth century. With his unparalleled voice and searing on-stage energy, he was a great pretender, a killer queen and a champion of the world. But behind the glamour lived a musician and lyricist talented beyond measure, and the creative force behind one of the most culturally significant and musically diverse...
    Hardback
    $5000
    Elsewhere:
    $6500
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • Birdlands Birdlands
    New Release
    Birdlands
    A rare, intimate journey into the wild islands where Aotearoa's birds live beyond the reach of most human lives. In the most remote outposts of Aotearoa, our islands are populated not with people, but with birds. From the storm-lashed Subantarctic Islands in the deep south to the scattered volcanic islands of Tikapa Moana/Hauraki Gulf in the north, Birdlands offers a...
    Hardback
    $4199
    Elsewhere:
    $5000
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • This Angry Pen of Mine
    This Angry Pen of Mine by Layne Staley invites you to dive into the untold creative world of Layne Staley, the legendary voice behind Alice in Chains. This extraordinary collection showcases his handwritten lyrics, deeply personal poetry, stunning original artwork, rare photos, fan tributes, and so much more. Step into the world of Layne Staley like never before. For the...
    Hardback
    $7299
    Elsewhere:
    $8999
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • The Artist's Way
    The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron is a transformative guidebook that has captivated millions, including luminaries such as Elizabeth Gilbert and Tim Ferriss. With its profound ability to inspire and elevate, this book invites readers to embark on an enriching creative journey, fostering a deeper connection to one's artistic process and sense of purpose. The heart of Cameron's groundbreaking programme...
    Paperback
    $3700
    Elsewhere:
    $4500
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • Split Enz
    New Release
    Split Enz
    'My favourite band. Ever! And certainly the best dressed.' Sam Neill Split Enz were never designed to fit. Emerging from art school mischief in early-1970s New Zealand, they turned pop into surreal theatre: costume, character and melody colliding in a rock band that refused to behave like one. At the centre of that vision was Noel Crombieβ€”percussionist, performer and the...
    Hardback
    $5199
    Elsewhere:
    $6500
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • They Bloom Because of You
    Bestselling author and Instagram sensation Jessica Urlichs returns with a new collection of beautifully observed poems about the ever-evolving journey of motherhood - the hard, the magic and the fleeting. β€˜A raw and honest read that makes you feel seen and understood in a way that will bring you to tears.’ - Hilary Swank β€˜A book to keep close and...
    Paperback
    $3000
    Elsewhere:
    $3600
    (1)
    In Stock
    Ships Monday

Why buy from us?

Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!

Service & Delivery

Service & Delivery

Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 100,000 books, toys, board games and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.

Auckland Bookstore

Auckland Bookstore

We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.

Our Gifting Service

Our Gifting Service

Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.