How to Draw: Mutant Animals
By cartoonist Kevin Coulston. Not sure it’s the right one? Compare all 3 Mutant 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
How to Draw: Mutant Animals is a fun and imaginative drawing book that teaches kids how to create wild, wacky, and creative mutant animal characters step by step. If your child loves animals, cartoons, and strange creatures, this book offers an exciting way to combine all three while learning the fundamentals of drawing.
Inside this book, young artists will learn how to draw a variety of mutant animals using simple shapes and clear step-by-step instructions. Each character is broken down into easy stages so kids can follow along without feeling overwhelmed. By building each drawing one step at a time, artists gain confidence while developing important drawing skills.
Mutant animals are especially fun to draw because anything is possible. A creature might have extra eyes, unusual horns, unexpected tails, or strange combinations of animal traits. These imaginative designs encourage kids to think creatively and experiment with their own ideas while drawing.
The How to Draw series focuses on making drawing approachable and enjoyable. Instead of complicated instructions, each character is presented in a clear sequence of steps that gradually build the finished drawing. Kids can follow the steps at their own pace and then add their own details, colors, and personality to each creature.
Drawing activities like these help kids practice observation, develop hand-eye coordination, and improve their ability to break complex pictures into manageable shapes. Most importantly, they help young artists discover that drawing can be both relaxing and rewarding.
Inside this book you will find:
• Step-by-step instructions for drawing mutant animal characters • Fun cartoon creatures with unusual and imaginative features • Simple drawing steps designed for kids and beginners • A creative activity that encourages imagination and artistic confidence
Whether your child already loves drawing or is just starting out, How to Draw: Mutant Animals offers a playful way to explore creativity while learning the basics of cartoon drawing.
About the Author
Kevin Coulston is a cartoonist, animator, and children’s book creator based in the Phoenix, Arizona area. He is the author and illustrator of over 90 children’s drawing activity books designed to help kids learn how to draw in simple and enjoyable ways. Through his How to Draw, Trace Then Color, and Draw by Grid series, Kevin focuses on breaking drawing down into clear steps that help young artists build confidence while developing their creativity.
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Compare the Mutant Animals books
| Trace Then Color: Mutant Animals | How to Draw: Mutant Animals | Draw by Grid: Mutant Animals | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Style | Trace and color | Step-by-step lessons | Grid drawing |
| Ages | 3+ | 5+ | 5+ |
| Drawings | 50 | — | 50 |
| Pages | 106 | 106 | 106 |
| Published | Feb 2025 | Mar 2026 | Apr 2025 |
| ISBN-13 | 979-8309456215 | 979-8252003016 | 979-8316318827 |
| Amazon | Buy on Amazon | Amazon |

Hours of drawing fun.
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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