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Aliens, robots, baby animals and silly monsters: 88 drawing, tracing and activity books by cartoonist Kevin Coulston.
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How to Draw
Build a character one stage at a time, then make it your own.
Trace Then Color
Follow the outlines, then choose your colors.
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How to Draw: Cartoon Robots
By Kevin Coulston
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How to Draw: Silly Aliens
By Kevin Coulston
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How to Draw: Unicorn Animals
By Kevin Coulston
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Draw by Grid: Mermaids, Unicorns, and Other Cute Stuff
By Kevin Coulston
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Trace Then Color: Silly Faces
By Kevin Coulston
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Trace Then Color: Cartoon Food Monsters
By Kevin Coulston
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How to Draw: Crusty Goobers
By Kevin Coulston
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Draw by Grid: Mutant Animals
By Kevin Coulston
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What families are saying.
Real reviews of Kevin’s drawing books from readers on Amazon.
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!
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.
As an artist that teaches and runs drawing workshops at comic book conventions for Kids Love Comics, I can say, without a doubt, this is a fantastic book and tool for any young, budding artists out there. Not only does this book teach young budding artists the repetition of simple shapes, it also acts as a great coloring book too. So even if you have a young one that doesn’t like to draw, they can still enjoy endless hours coloring all the great illustrations on each page!
This is such a fun book! There are tons of food monsters to draw and the step by step instructions make it super easy. I have three kids (4, 11, and 13) and we all enjoyed drawing these little guys!
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).
This is the perfect gift for kids of all ages from 3 to 99! It’s easy to follow along and gives your artist inspiration to learn and grow.
This book is fun for kids and adults alike! My friends have been so impressed with my previously non-existent cartooning skills and I love that I can’t stop doodling food cartoons now. 10/10 recommend this author and artist!
We love every Kevin Coulston book! The illustrations are all unique and entertaining. My daughter (age 5) loves to show off her real drawings and I love that she can easily draw without screen time!
I love a how-to book that exudes joy, and this one had me smiling from ear to ear, and cover to cover! Wonderful!
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Kevin uses simple, step-by-step methods that are engaging and easy to follow. Straightforward visuals combined with basic shapes means that children of all ages and skill levels can learn to love drawing at home or in the classroom. And with over 50 different robots to create, everyone’s bound to have a favorite!
This book was perfect for my 7yr boy. He loves to draw and is still learning and this has been a great way for him to sharpen those skills. It keeps him busy for quite some time and he’s always so proud of what he’s traced well.
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.
I bought How to Draw: Cartoon Robots for my son, and he absolutely loves it! The step-by-step instructions are super easy to follow, making it perfect for young artists. Each robot design is fun and creative, sparking his imagination while improving his drawing skills. The illustrations are bright and engaging, and the layout keeps him motivated to keep practicing. As a parent, I love seeing him gain confidence in his art, and this book has been a fantastic way to encourage his creativity. If you have a child who enjoys drawing or wants to learn, this book is a must-have! Highly recommended!
Kevin is a master cartoonist and storyteller who breaks down drawing in simple ways for kids. If you have a child who wants to learn the basics and have fun doing it, this book is a great entry into art that is not intimidating or hard at all.
The steps are nicely laid out for anyone to understand. Kids will enjoy it!
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.
Bought for my niece for her birthday and it was a big hit. I bought a light-up LED writing pad, and you can lay the book under it to trace. It was perfect.
We have several of Kevin’s books and they keep my kids entertained for hours. Definitely recommended for parents looking for entertaining non-screen time activities!
I love robots! But I could never draw them correctly. Kevin’s simple step by step guides showed me how to draw robots like a pro! Thanks Kevin!
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!
Easy enough for my 5yr old to follow and keep his attention and detailed enough for my artsy 8yr old. I already have a few from this series and they’re all great. Make great gifts too. Last year I used the Christmas one as add on gifts and stocking stuffers.
My son is really into drawing and this book had great step by step instructions that weren’t too complicated for him to follow. The monsters were cute and silly and had variety which he loved as well.
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. Your child will have a blast drawing these fun, silly characters!
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!
The art style is captivating, original and intricate while still welcoming enough to not feel beyond the limits of anyone using the book to learn the basics of drawing. Another great addition to an ever growing and amazing series of books.
Coulston has done it again! His books are very cute, and make a great gift! Kids love it!
So cute and the drawings are so fun! The 6 steps make it so easy for little ones to learn. Can’t wait to gift this to my nieces.
What an exciting book about monsters. There are spooky, playful monsters, not scary. There is even a noodle with its tongue sticking out. I highly recommend this book for 5+ year olds, from the total novice, like me, to the intermediate who wants to just have fun.
Cute designs that kids will love, and simple lessons that anyone could follow along to. Perfect gift for the creative little ones in your life!
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!
Another great book for kids to help them to draw and build confidence. You can’t go wrong buying this book. A must for those beginners and future artists.
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!
This is great for kids or even adults to learn to draw robots. Kevin is an amazing artist.
This is another in the series of how to draw books by Kevin Coulston, and like the others it’s a winner! The adorable, easy to follow instructions are perfect for beginning drawers.
I bought this for my grandkids. They love drawing the different robots! The instructions are very clear and easy to follow.
The perfect book for kids who want to learn how to draw. Very simple and easy-to-understand step-by-step directions for drawing fun characters!
This book is really cool! My son loves it! Lots of pictures to trace and color.
This is pretty easy for a kid to follow. This would be a great activity for kids who have a desire to create images and even learn to draw.
Nice and quick step-by-step drawings to draw silly food monsters. Nothing intimidating, it should be a good way to get kids drawing.
My granddaughter loves to draw and color. This book allowed her to trace pictures she likes on other paper and paint or color.
What an amazingly fun book! The whole family loved it and we all learned so much!
I bought this for my 6 year old. Lots of variety and good quality paper with fun pictures. Would recommend.
Just ordered for my kids and their cousins. They loved the How to Draw Food Monsters in this series of books so I already know it’ll be a hit!
My grandson loved this book! He’s a young artist who loves to draw. This kept him quite busy.
Great book for kids on days when stuck in the house or travelling.
A world of characters to explore
Aliens, baby animals, robots, Halloween characters and more: pick a subject that makes your child want to reach for a pencil.


























