How to Draw: Cool Stuff 2 – Dinosaurs, People, Animals, and More – A Step-by-Step Drawing Book for Kids by Kevin Coulston

How to Draw: Cool Stuff 2 — A Mega Mashup of Fun Drawing Lessons for Kids!

Get ready for even more creative fun! How to Draw: Cool Stuff 2 is the ultimate follow-up to the fan-favorite original, packed with brand-new, step-by-step drawing activities for kids who love to draw all kinds of things. From roaring dinosaurs to funky aliens, cute animals to wacky robots, this book covers it all—and then some!

Whether your child is into sci-fi, nature, fantasy, or funny cartoon people, they’ll find something in this book that gets their pencil moving and their imagination flowing.

What’s Inside:

• 50 All-New Step-by-Step Drawing Lessons: This book brings together a mix of our most popular themes—dinosaurs, animals, people, aliens, robots, silly creatures, and more—all in one place.
• Easy-to-Follow Instructions: Each drawing is broken down into 6 simple steps, making it easy for kids to follow along and finish each drawing with confidence.
• Perfect for All Skill Levels: Whether your child is just starting out or has been drawing for years, Cool Stuff 2 is designed to be fun and frustration-free.
• Hand-Drawn Original Art (No AI): Every drawing in this book was illustrated by cartoonist Kevin Coulston, by hand—no AI or copy-paste shortcuts. Each page is crafted with care, designed to feel playful, approachable, and fun for kids.

More Than Just a Drawing Book

This isn’t just a random mix of pages—it’s a celebration of everything kids love to draw. We pulled together drawings from a wide range of our themed books to give young artists a taste of it all. It’s like a greatest hits album, but for drawing.

Some of the cool stuff you’ll learn how to draw in this book:

• A robot dinosaur
• A cyborg alien
• A cute rhinoceros
• An adorable triceratops
• A crusty goober
• A slithering snake
• ...and tons more!

Why Parents and Teachers Love It:

• Builds Drawing Confidence: By breaking down each drawing into small, manageable steps, kids get a real sense of accomplishment from finishing something they’re proud of.
• Encourages Focus and Creativity: Drawing helps kids slow down, focus, and express their imagination on paper.
• Screen-Free Fun: Whether at home, on the road, or in the classroom, this book is a great way to keep kids entertained without a screen in sight.

Part of the Art Books for Kids Series

How to Draw: Cool Stuff 2 is part of our growing Art Books for Kids series, which includes over 75 titles made for young artists ages 5–12. Each book features hand-drawn characters, clear drawing instructions, and lots of variety. Other books in the series include:

• How to Draw: Cute Cartoon Animals
• How to Draw: Food Monsters
• How to Draw: Robot Dinosaurs
• Shape Drawing Challenge
• Trace Then Color: Baby Robots
• Draw by Grid: Alien Cyborgs

…and so many more! Many of these titles are also available in companion formats like Trace Then Color and Draw by Grid, so kids can enjoy the same characters in new ways.

Great for Gifting or Collecting

Whether you're shopping for a birthday, holiday, or just a rainy-day boredom buster, Cool Stuff 2 makes a great gift for any creative kid. If they already loved the first How to Draw: Cool Stuff, they’ll be thrilled to dive into this second volume.