Spreading love, peace and reconciliation to all ages with roll-out of Nick's 'Cov Kids' colouring book - The Coventry Observer

Spreading love, peace and reconciliation to all ages with roll-out of Nick's 'Cov Kids' colouring book

Coventry Editorial 23rd Dec, 2021   0

COVENTRY cartoonist Nick Shingler has donated copies of his ‘The Cov Kids cartoon colouring book’ to local schools and libraries in a lovely gesture to inspire all to draw and let their creativity flow.

Nick has been drawing all his life and knows how much it helps with relaxation, mindfulness and general well-being.

He wants to inspire not only kids but all generations in the city especially with it being the City of Culture 2021.

In this collection Nick has his ‘Cov Kids’ in scenes and events in Coventry, the city of peace and reconciliation, promoting the inclusivity and diversity it is famous for around the world and giving everyone a smile along the way.




Nick said: “When Covid stopped my Cov Kids cartoon workshops in schools and libraries, I wanted to find a way of continuing to spread my positive message that ‘We are ALL the Cov Kids!’.”

The Cov Kids cartoon colouring book has done this while also allowing everybody’s creativity to be released.


Nick added: “Five years ago when we were part of the successful bid for Coventry City of Culture 2021 I never dreamed I would have a cartoon book with the logo on in their shop (other retail stores are available).

“I’m grateful to Coventry Cathedral for sponsoring my gift to all of Coventry’s primary schools and libraries, and that they granted their logo to be on the Christmas card that is part of the book.

“Covid and Boris permitting I hope to hold some cartoon workshops for them in the new year.”

Joining Nick in Coventry Cathedral (the Cathedral’s sponsorship allowed for copies of the book to be given to all schools and libraries in the city) were the Lord Mayor Coun John McNicholas and Coun Dr Kindy Sandhu, Cabinet Member for Education and Skills at Coventry City Council.

Coun Sandhu said: “This book is great for all ages and because there will be copies in libraries and schools it can be enjoyed by lots more people.

“Colouring has been shown to be great for your mental health, and featuring Coventry landmarks as part of the backdrop to the cartoons just adds to the pleasure.”

Coun McNicholas added: “Nick has done a great job of showing Coventry in his ‘Cov Kids’ cartoons.

“Local people know all about Nick’s work and having such a lovely collection in one book not only inspires but also promotes the city in a fantastic way.”

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