Draw by Grid: Alphabet Monsters
50 grid drawings by cartoonist Kevin Coulston. Not sure it’s the right one? Compare all 3 Alphabet Monsters books below and pick the best fit for your kid’s age.
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Three ways to draw the same characters
Trace Then Color
Ages 3+
Follow a dotted outline, then color it in. Best for little hands just learning to hold a pencil.
- Preschool and pre-K
- No reading needed
How to Draw
Ages 5+
Every character is built step by step, with a light gray outline of the finished drawing to follow. Kids learn to build drawings from simple shapes.
- Kindergarten to grade 5
- Builds real drawing skills
Draw by Grid
Ages 5+ · this book
Copy one square at a time to get the proportions just right. Great for kids who like puzzles.
- Grades K to 5
- Teaches proportion and focus
About this book
Learn to Draw 50 Cartoon Alphabet and Number Characters!
This fun 106-page drawing book teaches your child how to draw playful cartoon characters based on letters, numbers, and punctuation, all in a simple and enjoyable way! Perfect for nurturing creativity, this activity book offers hours of artistic fun.
Why Your Kids Will Love This Book:
- Easy, step-by-step instructions – Great for beginners
- Fun, cartoon alphabet and number characters
- Encourages creativity and imagination
- Perfect for the whole family
Ideal for children aged 5 and up, this book sparks creativity and helps kids develop their artistic skills while they learn to draw ABCs, 123s, and more. Watch their imaginations come to life as they create their own stories and art!
About the Author:
Author and Illustrator 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.
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Compare the Alphabet Monsters books
| Trace Then Color: Alphabet Monsters | How to Draw: Alphabet Monsters | Draw by Grid: Alphabet Monsters | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Style | Trace and color | Step-by-step lessons | Grid drawing |
| Ages | 3+ | 5+ | 5+ |
| Drawings | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Pages | 106 | 106 | 106 |
| Published | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Jan 2024 |
| ISBN-13 | 979-8872062318 | 979-8303120853 | 979-8873676002 |
| Amazon | Amazon | Buy on Amazon |

50 characters to draw by grid.
One book.
Copy one square at a time and every drawing comes out just right. Ages 5 and up.
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