FirstArtBooks New Releases

These engaging art books for all-ages are designed to nurture creativity in children while making art fun and accessible. These activity books are perfect for budding young artists who want to explore their imagination, improve their drawing skills, and create their own cartoon characters.

Whether your child loves animals, princesses, mermaids, monsters, aliens, robots, dinosaurs, or even food-themed characters, there is something for every creative mind in these exciting books.

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What Our Customers Are Saying

“The author really does a great job demonstrating how easy (and rewarding!) it can be to draw seemingly ordinary things you (and your little ones!) may feel too intimidated to try drawing without the step-by-step guide! Putting already-known shapes together and making something new and original is a fantastic way to learn! And recognizing that you can add your own twists and personality to your drawings makes all the difference. I think it’s a fun, original approach to building confidence for a lifelong hobby. I have the ebook copy, and can only imagine how great a physical copy would be!”

– Daenarah [Amazon Review]

“There are several of these fun books by this author. My kids and I have had a lot of fun with these. It’s a great activity to do as a family and see how they all turn out. Almost like a sip and paint but more of a juice box and draw.”

Allison B. [Amazon Review]

My kids can’t wait to start drawing these monsters in their illustrations! The many different moods of the monsters appeal to their different personalities. We love the many options, styles, and opportunities to expand upon the characters. Recommended for all ages!

– Kasey [Amazon Review]

“Kevin has put out many books on drawing and animation, and has such a great feel for HOW to explain the process. His art is so expressive and kid-friendly, but his real strength is in his ability to really explain and show how it’s done, making it accessible to kids and adults. I’m a firm believer that not everyone who “can do” can teach, but Kevin does both beautifully! Pick this up and watch kids have a blast making robots of all sorts, while learning great fundamental art skills at the same time!”

Tom R. [Amazon Review]

“My 5yo LOVES this book! The drawings are cute and the instructions are easy to follow along with. She gets a kick out of drawing muffin monsters and ketchup monsters and it actually keeps her pretty focused for long periods of time.”

– Monica [Amazon Review]

“This is a fantastic book for kids who love art, cartoons, comic books, or just having fun! There are a lot of characters to choose from, and really easy step-by-step instructions to follow. You child will have a blast drawing these fun, silly characters! And just in time for Easter baskets!”

– Bestmomever [Amazon Review]

“This is a very good book for kids that want to learn to draw, my sons love it and Kevin does a great job of making drawing fun and not intimidating. Highly recommended for the long summer hours!”

David D. [Amazon Review]

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Meet The Artist

Kevin Coulston is an accomplished cartoonist, animator, and writer. He is the author and illustrator of over 50 (and still counting) children’s drawing books available here on FirstArtBooks.com. Kevin has also authored numerous kid-friendly comic book series, including “Dylan McVillain: A Super Villain with the Best Intentions” and “The Adventures of a 4th Grade Space Captain,” along with the Children’s Picture Book series “Alexis and the T-Rexes.”

Over a decade and a half since his initial published work, Kevin is now dedicating himself to inspiring the next generation of illustrators with his “How To Draw,” “Trace Then Color,” and “Draw by Grid” series of art books.

Photo of Child's Drawing from How to Draw Food Monsters

Author and Illustrator Kevin Coulston

About Us

FirstArtBooks.com is dedicated to nurturing creativity in children. Our How to Draw, Trace Then Color, and Draw by Grid series’ are crafted to not only teach your child to draw but to encourage their imagination and have a good laugh at the same time.

They’ll learn to illustrate any character with easy-to-follow instructions, and there’s no reason you can’t join in on the fun as well, FirstArtBooks are great for the entire family!

Photo of Child's Drawing from How to Draw Food Monsters

How to Draw: Food Monsters Fan Art

Why Our Customers Keep Coming Back For More

“After the first book we got of Kevin’s, my son wanted more options, so we got this one and it was perfect! The robots, with their details, were the perfect balance of challenge and ease for his age (9).”

Jen V. [Amazon Review]

“Kevin Coulston’s series of “How to Draw” books are truly amazing for kids! Super easy to follow, with great tips and basic art concepts that encourage kids to draw with great success. What’s most important when they’re starting out is to make kids feel successful and to instill a joy of drawing and art simply because doing it is awesome…and Kevin’s entire series does just that. Fantastic for your little ones, great for teachers and schools, too!”

– Tom R. [Amazon Review]

“I bought a bunch of these for my daughter to pass out in class for her 9th birthday instead of the usual goodie bags. The book is pretty gender neutral so it worked for everyone. They were a hit! All the kids loved it!”

Emily C. [Amazon Review]

“My kids loved using this book to draw many fun and inspiring characters. This was a great gateway into having them become more involved in drawing their own stories that they made up. I hope there are more volumes to come.”

James A. [Amazon Review]

“I love a how-to book that exudes joy, and this one had me smiling from ear to ear – and cover to cover! Wonderful!”

– Bradley G. [Amazon Review]

“Awesome book for my students in school to help them draw and have confidence. Very helpful.”

– A D. [Amazon Review]

“This book provides simple, step by step instructions for anyone to be able to learn to draw better. My daughter absolutely loves all the different characters, and especially all the different expressions!”

– Brandon O. [Amazon Review]

More books for kids by Kevin Coulston

Alexis and the T-Rexes:
Count to Ten

By: Kevin Coulston

Alexis and the T-Rexes:
Birthday Surprise

By: Kevin Coulston

Alexis and the T-Rexes:
Hide and Seek

By: Kevin Coulston

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