10 Reasons It’s Important to Encourage Creativity in Children

by | Jan 3, 2023 | Educational

How to Draw: Cute Cartoon Animals

How to Draw: Cute Cartoon Animals
by Kevin Coulston

Set your children on a path for a successful future

  1. Encouraging creativity in children allows them to express themselves and their ideas in a unique and personal way. Through drawing and illustration, children can communicate emotions and thoughts that they may not have the words to express.
  2. Creativity helps children develop problem-solving skills. When faced with a blank page, children must use their imagination and think outside the box in order to come up with ideas and solutions.
    Drawing and illustration can help children improve their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
  3. Creativity can boost children’s self-esteem and confidence. When children are able to create something that they are proud of, it can give them a sense of accomplishment and boost their self-worth.
  4. Encouraging creativity in children can help them to become more empathetic and understanding of others. When children are able to express their own ideas and emotions through art, they are also able to understand and connect with the emotions and experiences of others.
  5. Creativity can help children to develop their own unique voice and style. As they experiment with different media and techniques, children can discover what works best for them and develop their own artistic voice.
  6. Drawing and illustration can provide children with a sense of relaxation and mindfulness. The act of creating art can be a therapeutic and calming activity, helping children to reduce stress and anxiety.
  7. Creativity can foster a love of learning in children. When children are engaged in creative activities, they are more likely to be curious and motivated to learn new things.
  8. Encouraging creativity in children can help them to develop their own sense of identity and individuality. Through art, children can explore and express their own interests, values, and beliefs.
  9. Creativity can inspire children to think outside the box and be innovative. When children are encouraged to be creative, they may be more likely to come up with unique and original ideas that can have a positive impact on the world around them.

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5 Reasons Your Kids Will Love This Book

  1. Easy-to-follow instructions
  2. Funny art you won’t find in any other series
  3. Promotes active imaginations
  4. Boosts creativity, and nurtures talent.
  5. Hours and hours of fun!

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 It’s vitally important to encourage creativity in our kids. This fun activity book will guide them through drawing 50 different robot characters, but when they’re done, I expect you’ll see many more creatures and characters that come directly from their own imaginations. Inspire storytelling, artistic tendencies, and embrace having fun with this kid-friendly art series from children’s book author and illustrator Kevin Coulston.

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Meet The Author & Artist

Kevin Coulston is an accomplished cartoonist, animator, and writer. He is the author and illustrator of over 70 (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.

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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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