New Book Announcement: “Draw by Grid: Mutant Animals” | A Grid Drawing Activity Book for Kids

by | Apr 3, 2025 | Animals, How to Draw Books for Kids, Monsters

New Activity Book for Kids – Draw by Grid: Mutant Animals!

Are you ready to take your drawing skills to the next level? Our latest release, Draw by Grid: Mutant Animals, is here! This exciting new installment in the Draw by Grid series brings you a wild collection of imaginative hybrid creatures that blend animals in unexpected and creative ways. If you love quirky, bizarre, and fun-to-draw characters, this book is perfect for you!

What is Draw by Grid: Mutant Animals?

Draw by Grid: Mutant Animals is a beginner-friendly drawing book that uses a simple grid-based method to teach artists of all ages how to create unique and fun creatures. Each page features a step-by-step approach that helps break down complex drawings into easy-to-follow sections, making it an excellent tool for aspiring artists.

In this book, you’ll learn to draw creatures that combine different animals into new and hilarious designs. Imagine a turtle with dragon wings, a cat with octopus tentacles, or a rabbit with a shark fin! These mashups bring a fresh challenge to your drawing practice and are sure to spark your creativity.

Draw by Grid: Mutant Animals

Why the Grid Drawing Method Works

Grid drawing is a time-tested technique used by artists to improve their proportions and accuracy. By following the grids, you can develop better hand-eye coordination and refine your ability to capture details.

Key Benefits of Grid Drawing:

  • Improves Drawing Accuracy: Helps beginners and experienced artists achieve better proportions in their drawings.
  • Breaks Down Complex Images: Makes learning to draw detailed characters easier by focusing on smaller sections at a time.
  • Boosts Confidence: Seeing progress with each completed drawing encourages continued practice and artistic growth.
  • Great for All Ages: Whether you’re a young artist or an adult looking to improve, the Draw by Grid method is effective and fun for everyone.

A New Addition to the Draw by Grid Series

If you’re already a fan of our Draw by Grid books, you’ll love this latest edition. Draw by Grid: Mutant Animals joins a growing collection that includes:

Each book in the series follows the same structured format to make learning to draw simple and enjoyable.

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Who Is This Book For?

Draw by Grid: Mutant Animals is designed for:

  • Kids who love to draw – The step-by-step grid method makes it easy for young artists to create fun characters.
  • Beginner artists – No experience necessary! Just follow the grids and watch your drawing skills improve.
  • Parents and teachers – A great tool for educational and creative activities that keep kids engaged.
  • Anyone who loves weird and wacky creatures – If you enjoy drawing imaginative characters, this book will provide endless fun!

What You’ll Find Inside

This book is packed with 50 different mutant animal designs, each created with a fun and cartoonish style. Each drawing is broken down into a grid format to make the process easy to follow. Some examples of what you might find include:

  • A long-legged turtle
  • An upright sheep with 4-arms
  • An evil penguin cyclops

Each character is designed to be fun, engaging, and easy to draw, making it a great choice for artists of all skill levels.

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Why You’ll Love Draw by Grid: Mutant Animals

  • Endless Creativity – Each mutant animal design is unique, inspiring you to come up with your own imaginative mashups.
  • Easy-to-Follow Instructions – The grid method simplifies complex drawings, making them accessible to beginners.
  • Perfect for Any Age – Whether you’re a kid, teen, or adult, this book is designed for everyone who loves to draw.
  • A Fun Way to Practice – Improve your skills while having a blast drawing bizarre and hilarious creatures.

Get Your Copy Today!

Draw by Grid: Mutant Animals is available now! Whether you’re looking for a fun new way to practice drawing or you’re adding to your Draw by Grid collection, this book is a must-have. Grab your copy today and start creating your own fantastic mutant animals!

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Meet The Author & Artist

Kevin Coulston is a children’s book author, illustrator, cartoonist, and member of the National Cartoonists Society. Over the course of his career, he has published more than 100 books, including instructional drawing books, activity books, comics, graphic novels, and children’s picture books.

His popular How to Draw, Trace Then Color, and Draw by Grid series have helped thousands of aspiring young artists learn to draw through simple, approachable lessons featuring hundreds of Kevin’s original cartoon characters.

Kevin is also the creator of the comic series Dylan McVillain and The Adventures of a 4th Grade Space Captain, as well as the children’s picture book series Alexis and the T-Rexes. In addition to his publishing work, Kevin created, wrote, illustrated, and animated the web series Bad Jokes with Ugly Folks, starring legendary voice actors Rob Paulsen and Tara Strong.

Kevin believes anyone can learn to draw—and that learning is a lot more fun when the characters you’re drawing are weird, silly, and just a little ridiculous.

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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