Step-By-Step Drawing Book (Activity Books for Little Children) Paperback – January 1, 1714

I bought this as a gift for my 5-year-old nephew but as soon as it came I was tempted to keep it for my own children, ha! This is a nice, thick book with quality card stock pages. There are TONS of different tutorials that will appeal to any kid, girl or boy, Here is a list of included "how to draw" pages: dog, car, rabbit, cat, trees, flowers, mouse, fish, city, house, horse, bird, owl, knight, castle, princess, dragon, bat, bugs, robot, mad scientist, monster, penguin, racetrack driver, racetrack car, lion, tiger, elephant, crocodile, monkey, ship, pirate, shark, octopus, panda, bear, alien, rocket, astronaut, spider, lizard, frog and snake. On some pages there are even additional tips or deviations (i.e. if you would prefer your bear to stand on back legs instead of on all four draw it this way instead). There is also a page in the back on how to draw faces (happy, angry, sad, asleep, etc) that goes beyond expressions but also to hair and accessories (long, short, shaved, pigtails, glasses, eyebrows, hats, etc). There is also a page on how to draw animal heads (koala, seal, puppy, chicken, pig, giraffe, etc). PLUS, there is a page on how to add a scene (adding animals, trees, flowers, etc to the rest of your page to create a whole picture!). I am beyond impressed with this book and I think it would be a great addition to any home. I don't doubt my nephew will love it the only worry I have is that his older brothers (age 7) will also want to use it. This is a book that would probably appeal to 4 year olds all the way on up to 10 or 11 year olds. Great buy for a child!

I bought this book used and it had the endearing drawings from the previous owner throughout the book. This didn't bother me because I use separate paper to follow the examples. If it was to be a gift I would have bought new.Here are the reasons this book in particular is an excellent drawing book for kids. ( and adults who don't draw)1. The instructions stay with you to the end. You don't have a couple of pictures and end up with a picture at the end far more complicated than the instructions that were given to you.2. The drawings start with simple shapes. This helps you actually learn to associate shapes with drawing to give you a concrete baseline when you want to draw on your own.3. The end drawings are really cute!4. This is a book easy enough for a child and interesting enough for an adult, so it's a great way to bond with kids and grandkids.

My 5 YO boy has not been much into drawing for some time because he is at the age where he wants his drawing to "look like" what he is making. I gave him this book, thinking I'd have to help him with it. However, he immediately "got it" and started drawing the various pictures and variations. He doesn't even do it step-by-step. Instead, he looks at the step-by-step example and draws his complete. This is good for teaching to recognize simple shapes in overall objects and how to combine them in a practical manner. His other free drawings are now more complex and realistic as well. I want to start him on the "Drawing with Children" book (course), but I haven't had the time. I think this is a great introduction.

Purchased this book for my 7 year old niece to help her learn to draw. The book covers a wide array of simple drawings and the steps are clear and easy enough to keep a kid from being discouraged. Would recommend this for a younger child just starting out with drawing/art but I can see how a child with intermediate or slightly more advanced drawing skills might find it too simple. The step by step instructions make drawing approachable and easy to understand.

Great for kids (and grownups too). My 4 and 6 year old have taken this on car and plane trips and have loved using it. The directions are very clear step-by-step and there is a lot of practice room for drawing.

Got this for my nephew. Can't wait to see how he likes it.

We utilize this drawing book for our five year old's homeschool curriculum and it is fantastic! I intend to hunt for more. The step by step process is developmentally appropriate for the average 5 year old.I'll admit, I've used it quite a few times myself alongside my kiddo (on a separate sheet of paper) and really enjoyed being able to write funny little notes to my husband or kids with these cute doodles.I have definitely recommended this step by step drawing book to friends and I recommend it to anyone even slightly considering it for a holiday/birthday gift or homeschool supplement material!

My kids love this book so much. It helps inspire them and keeps them off devices.Their cousin came over, showed the book to his mom and immediately told her he needed a pencil to draw in it. Needless to say he got one for his birthday from us.