10 Spring Coloring Book Ideas to Plan Right Now for Amazon KDP

Spring is coming, and the coloring books that sell best are being planned right now. If you wait until the season is already here, you’re already behind. In this post, I’m walking you through how I research, validate, and map out 10 real spring coloring book ideas so you know exactly what to create for Amazon KDP this season.

How I Approach Spring Coloring Book Ideas

My goal isn’t to guess. It’s to test themes, styles, and formats quickly to see what actually works for a specific concept. You can do this in any tool you like. Canva, design tools, or AI generators all work. I personally default to LitPal because it’s been the most consistent and reliable bulk generator I’ve used over the last couple of years, but nothing here depends on one platform. The strategy works anywhere.

For each idea, I usually:

• Start with a clear theme (not just “spring,” but a specific angle)

• Test a few pages instead of generating a full book

• Try different styles (bold and easy, mandala, cute, minimalist, etc.)

• Adjust the prompt until the images match the audience and use case

• Then think about the cover separately, using a simpler, more focused concept

This saves a lot of time and prevents you from building an entire book around a weak or mismatched idea.

The 10 Spring Book Themes I Mapped Out

Here’s the mix of spring themes I explored:

1. A bold and easy “Spring Reset for Moms” self-care theme

2. “Bloom and Grow” teen girl spring vibes with a cute, friendly style

3. Baby animals in spring, using a bold and easy approach

4. Gardening for relaxation, first tested as mandala, then refined into a more natural botanical style

5. Farmhouse Easter decor, leaning into a whimsical or cozy aesthetic

6. Spring farmers market scenes, tested in minimalist and then in adorable, kid-friendly styles

7. Rainy, cozy spring scenes in a bold and easy style

8. Spring activities and scenes for kids (more of a “spring day” theme than just spring break)

9. Faith and flowers, testing floral and peaceful spring arrangements in a different generator

10. Repeating patterns with tulips, daisies, and butterflies, which is a very popular and proven format

Some ideas worked immediately. Others needed a few style changes or prompt tweaks to really click. That’s normal, and it’s part of the process. The goal isn’t perfection on the first try. The goal is to quickly find what fits the market and the audience you’re targeting.

Your Next Step

This entire exercise is about building your spring catalog before the season hits. You can pick one of these ideas or use all ten. The important part is starting now, testing your concepts, and refining them before you commit to full books.

THE PROMPTS:

1. Spring Reset for Moms – Bold & Easy Self-Care Scenes
   Black and white coloring book illustration of peaceful spring self-care scenes for busy moms, including a woman enjoying coffee on a porch with flowers, journaling at a sunlit kitchen table, tending a small garden, folding laundry with fresh spring light, and relaxing with a book by an open window. Bold, clean line art, simple compositions, thick outlines, minimal small details, plenty of open white space for easy coloring. No shading, no grayscale, no color, no text.
2. Bloom & Grow – Teen Girl Spring Vibes
   Black and white coloring book illustration of teen girl spring aesthetic scenes including a skateboard decorated with flowers, journaling notebooks with butterflies, oversized hoodie in a meadow, headphones and wildflowers, bedroom walls with plants and string lights, and carefree outdoor spring moments. Clean line art, modern but bold outlines, balanced detail without clutter, open spaces for coloring. No shading, no grayscale, no color, no text.
3. Baby Animals in Spring – Large Print Bold & Easy
   Black and white coloring book illustration of adorable baby animals in spring such as lambs in fields, ducklings in puddles, baby goats near wildflowers, calves in grassy pastures, kittens in flower baskets, and chicks near blooming trees. Extra thick lines, simple shapes, minimal background detail, large print layout with wide spacing for seniors or beginners. No shading, no grayscale, no color, no text.
4. Gardening for Relaxation – Spring Garden Scenes
   Black and white coloring book illustration of calming spring gardening scenes including raised garden beds, watering cans beside blooming flowers, greenhouse interiors, seed packets on wooden tables, cottage garden pathways, and hands planting seedlings. Clean, elegant line art with moderate detail in plants and textures, clear outlines, balanced white space for stress relief coloring. No shading, no grayscale, no color, no text.
5. Niche Easter Theme – Farmhouse Style Example
   Black and white coloring book illustration of cozy farmhouse Easter decor scenes including rustic wooden signs, decorated eggs in woven baskets, spring wreaths, bunny silhouettes, floral table settings, and charming porch decorations. Bold, clean line art with medium detail, clear outlines, decorative but not cluttered, open white areas for coloring. No shading, no grayscale, no color, no text.
6. Spring Farmers Market
   Black and white coloring book illustration of lively outdoor farmers market scenes including produce stands with strawberries and vegetables, flower stalls, baskets of fresh bread, lemonade stands, chalkboard signs, striped market tents, and shoppers browsing in a sunny spring setting. Clear, crisp line art, moderate detail, structured composition with open spaces for coloring. No shading, no grayscale, no color, no text.
7. Rainy Day Spring Scenes
   Black and white coloring book illustration of cozy rainy spring scenes including umbrellas in puddles, rain boots with flowers, window views with raindrops, warm tea cups by a rainy window, city streets in light rain, and park benches beneath blooming trees. Clean line art, slightly whimsical style, bold outlines, gentle detail without overcrowding, open white space for relaxing coloring. No shading, no grayscale, no color, no text.
8. Spring Break Adventure – Kids Edition
   Black and white coloring book illustration of fun spring break activities for kids including beach sandcastles, road trips with packed cars, camping tents in nature, amusement park rides, bike rides in sunny parks, and family picnics. Thick outlines, simple character shapes, playful expressions, minimal small details, large open areas for easy coloring. No shading, no grayscale, no color, no text.
9. Faith & Flowers – Devotional Style
   Black and white coloring book illustration of peaceful spring floral arrangements surrounding open space for inspirational focus, including blooming bouquets, wildflower wreaths, butterflies, soft garden scenes, and decorative frames with floral borders. Elegant but clean line art, balanced detail in flowers, clear outlines, calming composition with open areas for coloring. No shading, no grayscale, no color, no text.
10. Bold & Easy Spring Patterns
    Black and white coloring book illustration of repeating spring patterns including tulips, daisies, butterflies, rain boots, watering cans, and simple floral shapes arranged in symmetrical or tiled designs. Extra bold outlines, simple repeated elements, consistent spacing, minimal intricate detail, large open areas for stress-free coloring. No shading, no grayscale, no color, no text.