The "Best of" Series: Disney's Greatest Hits in One Book
Can't choose between Disney classics? The Best of series solves that problem — and it's the perfect second book for anyone who just finished their first.
If you've ever found it impossible to choose between Disney Classics, Pixar, or the beloved Bestiaire animal series — the Best of collection was made for you.
These special editions from Hachette Heroes aren't sequels or new volumes. They're curated anthologies — hand-picked pages from the most popular titles across each series, brought together in a single book. Same quality, same iconic Disney artwork, but with the breadth of an entire collection in one spine.
Not sure where to start? Pick your match:
| If you are... | Pick this |
|---|---|
| Just finished your first easy book | Best of Les Grands Classiques |
| A Pixar fan with some experience | Best of Pixar |
| Looking for something cozy and relaxing | Best of Babies |
| Ready for a serious challenge | Best of Bestiaire or Best of Méchants |
| Somewhere in between | Best of Héroïnes |
Here's what you need to know about each one.
Best of Les Grands Classiques — The Safe Choice
If there's one Best of title that works for almost everyone, it's this one.
The Grands Classiques series is the backbone of Coloriages Mystères — it's where the format was perfected and where most people fall in love with color-by-number. This Best of edition picks the most beautiful pages from across the series and brings them together in a single book.
It's the ideal second book for anyone who breezed through their first Doodle-level title. You'll recognise familiar characters in a fresh light, and the slightly tighter zones give you a genuine sense of progress without becoming frustrating.
Difficulty: Illustration — هاوي
Recommended tools: Brush tip markers
Best for: First upgrade from an easy book
Best of Pixar — Feel-Good Scenes, Familiar Faces
Everything you love about Pixar — Toy Story, Finding Nemo, Ratatouille, The Incredibles — collected into one book. The artwork here is characteristically warm and vibrant, which makes the finished pages genuinely beautiful to look at.
Difficulty sits at a comfortable Artwork level. Some pages will feel relaxed, others will ask for more patience — which makes this a well-rounded book that doesn't overstay its welcome.
Difficulty: Artwork — فنان
Recommended tools: Brush tip + fine tip
Best for: Pixar fans with some coloring experience
Best of Babies — The Gentlest Pick
The Disney Babies series has always been one of the most accessible in the catalog — soft curves, gentle palettes, wide zones. The Best of Babies edition keeps all of that, gathering the most charming baby character illustrations from across the series.
Gentle enough to be a gift for someone new to coloring, cozy enough for an evening of complete relaxation.
Difficulty: Illustration — هاوي
Recommended tools: Brush tip markers
Best for: Beginners, gifts, relaxed evenings
Best of Bestiaire — For the Patient and the Brave
The Bestiaire (animal) series is one of the most visually striking in the entire Coloriages Mystères lineup — dense fur textures, layered backgrounds, intricate detail work that pushes the format to its limits.
The Best of Bestiaire does not soften this. The zones are small, the color palette is large, and the results — when done properly — are breathtaking. This is a book you sit with over weeks, not a weekend project.
Difficulty: Fine Art — بارع
Recommended tools: Brush tip + fine tip + gel pens for detailing
Best for: Experienced colorers ready for a real challenge
Best of Héroïnes — Celebrating Disney's Leading Ladies
A celebration of Disney's most iconic female characters — from classic princesses to modern heroines. The artwork has the polish and warmth typical of mid-series Mariez illustrations.
A crowd-pleaser: approachable enough for a confident beginner, detailed enough to feel rewarding for someone with a few books under their belt.
Difficulty: Artwork — فنان
Recommended tools: Brush tip + fine tip
Best for: Anyone looking for a well-rounded middle-ground book
Best of Méchants — For Those Who Root for the Villain
Disney's villains have always had the most dramatic, visually rich artwork in the franchise — and this Best of edition leans into that fully. Dark backgrounds, theatrical lighting, intense color contrasts.
This is not a casual pick. But if you're drawn to the dramatic and you're comfortable with a brush tip in tight spaces — the finished pages are absolutely worth the effort.
Difficulty: Fine Art — بارع
Recommended tools: Brush tip + fine tip + gel pens for detailing
Best for: Experienced colorers who love dramatic, dark-themed artwork
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