The Mermaids, Unicorns, and Other Cute Stuff series · 4 books · 3 ways to draw

Draw by Grid: Mermaids, Unicorns, and Other Cute Stuff

50 grid drawings by cartoonist Kevin Coulston. Not sure it’s the right one? Compare all 4 Mermaids, Unicorns, and Other Cute 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+
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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
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How to Draw

Ages 5+
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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
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Draw by Grid

Ages 5+ · this book
Example page from Draw by Grid: Mermaids, Unicorns, and Other Cute Stuff

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
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About this book

Easily Draw 50 Fun and Silly Food Monsters!

This 106-page drawing book uses a simple grid method to teach your child how to draw quirky, cartoon-style food monsters. From spooky hamburgers to goofy bananas, your budding artist will have a blast creating their own funny characters!

Why Your Kids Will Love This Book:

  • Easy-to-follow grid method – Perfect for young artists
  • Hilarious food monsters – Includes bananas, pizza, cupcakes, and more!
  • Boosts creativity and imagination
  • Fun for the whole family

Designed for kids aged 4 and up, this activity book nurtures creativity while keeping them entertained for hours. Watch their imaginations soar as they draw and create stories with these playful food monsters!

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 Mermaids, Unicorns, and Other Cute Stuff books

Trace Then Color: Mermaids, Unicorns, and Other Cute StuffHow to Draw: Mermaids, Unicorns, and Other Cute StuffDraw by Grid: Mermaids, Unicorns, and Other Cute StuffMermaids, Unicorns, and Other Cute Stuff Coloring and Activity Book
StyleTrace and colorStep-by-step lessonsGrid drawingColoring and activities
Ages3+5+5+—
Drawings505050100
Pages106106106106
PublishedSep 2022Jun 2022Aug 2023Jun 2022
ISBN-13979-8354908776979-8833432457979-8854916295979-8835432400
AmazonAmazonBuy on AmazonAmazon
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Draw by Grid: Mermaids, Unicorns, and Other Cute Stuff

50 monsters 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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