One sentence summary
The ‘People of Walmart Adult Coloring Book: Rolling Back Dignity’ is a hilariously entertaining commentary that celebrates the wild, wacky, and weird shoppers of Walmart, and encourages us to embrace the diversity of people who make up our communities.
Book genre
Satirical humor.
Main topic of the book
The book focuses on the strange, yet endearing characters of Walmart, those customers whose fashion sense and sartorial choices defy the conventional wisdom of “dressing to impress” which form part of our daily lives.
Key ideas
- Humour: The book is intended to be a humorous commentary on the various characters of Walmart, and is richly illustrated with wonderfully diverse illustrations of customers, along with charming descriptions and funny jokes.
- Empowerment: Embracing the uniqueness of one’s personal identity is a strong theme throughout the book, and Kipple encourages readers to celebrate the weird and wonderful people of Walmart.
- Self-expression: The book encourages readers to use the provided coloring pages to decorate and bring to life the characters of Walmart and their accompanying captions.
Main parts of the book and a short summary
- Part 1: The book begins with a foreword explaining the various characters of Walmart, and introduces the book’s premise of embracing diversity.
- Part 2: This section consists of 24 detailed illustrations of the various people of Walmart, along with captions providing humorous commentary on each character.
- Part 3: The final section of the book consists of 24 coloring pages, allowing readers to unleash their creativity and decorate the images of the people of Walmart.
Key takeaways
- Humour is an essential part of life, and the characters of Walmart offer ample opportunities to embrace and celebrate it.
- Our strength lies in our uniqueness and ability to celebrate the diversity of our fellow citizens.
- It is important to accept our imperfections and be unapologetic about who we are.
Author’s background and qualifications
Andrew Kipple is an artist, illustrator, and cartoonist. He is best known for his ‘People of Walmart’ comic strip, which has been featured in magazines, newspapers, and online, and has achieved international notoriety.
Target audience
The book’s humorous approach appeals to all age groups, and is most suitable for adult audiences.
Publisher and first publication date
‘People of Walmart Adult Coloring Book: Rolling Back Dignity (OFFICIAL People of Walmart Books)’ was originally published by Andrews McMeel Publishing in September 2016.