Draw by Grid: Cool Stuff
50 grid drawings by cartoonist Kevin Coulston. Not sure it’s the right one? Compare all 5 Cool Stuff 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
Draw by Grid: Cool Stuff – Monsters, Aliens, Robots, and More! is an exciting and interactive drawing book that introduces children to a world of fantastical creatures and characters. Using the simple and fun grid method, kids aged 4+ can easily learn to draw their favorite cool stuff, from wild monsters and wacky aliens to futuristic robots and more!
Why Your Kids Will Love This Book:
- Easy Grid Drawing System: Step-by-step instructions that guide young artists to confidently draw complex characters.
- 50 Awesome Designs: With a wide variety of monsters, robots, aliens, and other imaginative creatures, kids will have endless fun creating their favorite characters.
- Boosts Creativity and Skills: Encourages artistic growth while developing important skills like focus, spatial awareness, and hand-eye coordination.
- Fun for the Whole Family: Perfect for beginners or seasoned artists, this book offers hours of drawing fun for kids and adults alike.
Unleash your child’s imagination as they explore the cool world of aliens, robots, monsters, and more with Draw by Grid: Cool Stuff! Ideal for hobbyists, young artists, and anyone who loves to draw creative and out-of-this-world designs!
More inside the book
Compare the Cool Stuff books
| Trace Then Color: Cool Stuff | How to Draw: Cool Stuff | Draw by Grid: Cool Stuff | Trace Then Color: Cool Stuff 2 | How to Draw: Cool Stuff 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Style | Trace and color | Step-by-step lessons | Grid drawing | Trace and color | Step-by-step lessons |
| Ages | 3+ | 5+ | 5+ | 3+ | 5+ |
| Drawings | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Pages | 106 | 106 | 106 | 106 | 106 |
| Published | Feb 2024 | Aug 2023 | Oct 2024 | Nov 2025 | Aug 2025 |
| ISBN-13 | 979-8878342513 | 979-8856974514 | 979-8343921328 | 979-8272831545 | 979-8296171818 |
| Amazon | Amazon | Buy on Amazon | Amazon | 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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