How to Draw: Cute Cartoon Animals
50 step-by-step drawing lessons by cartoonist Kevin Coulston. Not sure it’s the right one? Compare all 3 Cute Cartoon Animals 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+ · this book
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+
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 Adorable Cartoon Animals with our fun and easy Step-by-Step Drawing Book for Kids! This 106-page book is packed with charming animals like lions, pandas, hippos, elephants, and so much more—all broken down into 6 simple steps to make drawing easy and enjoyable. Each character even has its own dedicated drawing page!
5 Reasons Your Kids Will Love This Book:
- Easy-to-follow 6-step instructions that make drawing a breeze.
- Unique and funny art you won’t find anywhere else.
- Ignites active imaginations by sparking creative storytelling.
- Boosts creativity and nurtures budding talent with each new drawing.
- Provides hours of fun and entertainment for kids and the whole family.
Perfect for children ages 5 and up, this book lets kids learn to draw their favorite animals, including hippos, rhinos, lions, bears, turtles, frogs, sea creatures, tigers, dogs, cats, alligators, and more!
A wonderful way to encourage creativity while having fun—get ready to watch your little artist’s confidence soar!
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 Cute Cartoon Animals books
| Trace Then Color: Cute Cartoon Animals | How to Draw: Cute Cartoon Animals | Draw by Grid: Cute Cartoon Animals | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Style | Trace and color | Step-by-step lessons | Grid drawing |
| Ages | 3+ | 5+ | 5+ |
| Drawings | — | 50 | 50 |
| Pages | 106 | 106 | 106 |
| Published | Dec 2022 | Dec 2022 | May 2024 |
| ISBN-13 | 979-8367134087 | 979-8367004465 | 979-8325093166 |
| Amazon | Buy on Amazon | Amazon |

50 animals to draw.
One book.
Each one is drawn step by step, with a gray outline of the finished drawing to follow. Ages 5 and up.
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