Start These Coloring Books Now to Capture Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day KDP Sales

If you want strong Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day sales on Amazon KDP, your coloring book cannot be created at the last minute. These books need time to age, collect data, and get positioned before shoppers even start searching.

These two holidays are the ultimate gifting season for anyone who loves flowers, relaxation, and thoughtful presents. And here’s the surprising part: classic floral coloring books are still selling extremely well. Even after years on the platform, demand remains strong.

That’s exactly why creating a timeless floral coloring book is still a smart KDP strategy.

New to Amazon KDP? Don’t Overthink It

If you’re brand new to KDP, here’s the most important advice:
You get better with every single book you create.

Slow, thoughtful research and quality design choices will always outperform rushing to publish. Trust me, I have plenty of books from 2024 that I’ll never brag about. But every single one taught me something valuable, and that learning compounds over time.

Progress on KDP comes from consistency, not perfection.

How to Research What’s Selling on Amazon

Every book I create starts directly on Amazon. Instead of guessing, I let Amazon tell me what shoppers are already buying.

Here’s the process:

• Go to Amazon and select Books

• Type in “coloring book”

• Let Amazon’s autocomplete and category filters guide you

• Narrow the search to Coloring Books for Adults

Avoid stopping at “coloring book.” That space is far too broad and competitive. Narrowing down just a little helps you uncover niches where you can realistically stand out.

Using Data to Identify Profitable Niches

To validate demand, I use a KDP research tool to analyze sales data. The goal isn’t to chase the number one bestseller. Those top spots are crowded and require heavy promotion and reviews to break into.

Instead, I look for:

• Strong revenue but not the #1 position

• Consistent demand over time

• Opportunities to niche down further

This is where ideas open up:

• Seasonal themes like stress relief

• Food, coffee, cats, or animals

• Bold and easy styles

• Giftable topics with emotional appeal

There is still plenty of room in the adult coloring book market if you narrow your focus.

Why Floral Coloring Books Still Work

I kept seeing one floral coloring book appear repeatedly during research. It has been on Amazon for years, still ranks well, and continues to sell.

That’s a huge signal.

I didn’t choose flowers just because I like them. I chose them because:

• Valentine’s Day is coming

• Mother’s Day follows shortly after

• Easter also lands in the same season

• Floral books make thoughtful, safe gifts

A flower coloring book works beautifully for mothers, grandmothers, adult children, and anyone who enjoys relaxing creative activities. It’s a gift people feel good about giving.

Studying the Competition Before Creating Your Book

Before designing anything, I always:

• Look inside top-performing books

• Check page counts and pricing

• Read customer reviews carefully

One popular floral book includes 100 unique images and sells for $12.99. That’s a lot of pages, which also means higher printing costs.

Instead of matching that exactly, I chose a different angle:

• 50 unique designs

• Single-sided pages (100 pages total)

• Lower production cost

• More affordable price point

This gives me a competitive edge while still delivering value.

What Reviews Tell You About Design Choices

Customer reviews are gold.

One review stood out clearly:
A buyer purchased the book as a Mother’s Day gift and loved that the designs weren’t overly detailed. The simpler style made coloring enjoyable rather than frustrating, especially for aging eyes and hands.

That insight matters.

It confirmed that:

• Simple designs are preferred by many buyers

• Overly intricate pages aren’t for everyone

• There’s room to balance simplicity with elegance

That’s how I decided to create designs with slightly more detail than bold-and-easy, but still relaxing and approachable.

Choosing AI Tools to Create Coloring Pages

There are many tools you can use to create coloring book art:

• Canva AI

• ChatGPT

• Gemini

• Other AI art platforms

The best tool is the one that fits your project and workflow.

For this book, I chose a platform that:

• Allows style control

• Produces consistent results

• Is actively improving with updates

• Responds to creator feedback

When generating images, I was very intentional with prompts:

• Simple

• Basic

• Realistic

• Elegant floral designs

Starting with a small batch helps you dial in the style before generating all 50 images.

Formatting Your Coloring Book in Canva

Once the images were ready, I moved everything into Canva using my saved KDP template.

For this book:

• Size: 8.5 x 8.5 inches

• Total pages: 102

• Single-sided designs

• Blank backs to prevent bleed-through

Using a reusable template saves hours and keeps your books consistent.

Designing a Cover That Converts

Your cover needs to do three things:

1. Be readable at thumbnail size

2. Clearly show what’s inside

3. Appeal emotionally

To achieve that:

• I used a dark background for contrast

• Bright, fully colored floral artwork

• Large, bold subtitle readable on mobile

• Preview images on the back cover so buyers know exactly what they’re getting

This step alone can dramatically reduce negative reviews and increase conversions.

Preparing Files for Amazon KDP Upload

Before uploading:

• Export the interior as a standard PDF

• Export the cover as a high-resolution PDF

• Use CMYK for print files

• Double-check margins and bleed using KDP’s cover calculator

Once uploaded, you can move on to keywords and categories, which deserve their own deep dive.

Final Thoughts for KDP Authors

If you want seasonal sales, you must start early. Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day are predictable, repeatable opportunities on Amazon KDP.

A thoughtful, well-researched coloring book doesn’t need to be complicated. It needs to:

• Serve a specific audience

• Feel giftable

• Be clear in its design and presentation

If you focus on quality, patience, and positioning, your books will continue to improve with every release.

And that’s how you build long-term success on KDP.