How to Draw: Unicorn Animals
50 step-by-step drawing lessons by cartoonist Kevin Coulston. Not sure it’s the right one? Compare all 3 Unicorn 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
Discover the Magic of Drawing with “How to Draw: Unicorn Animals” – A Whimsical Art Adventure for Kids!
Is your child fascinated by magical creatures and mythical mashups? Do they love to draw and dream up imaginative animals? How to Draw: Unicorn Animals invites young artists on a one-of-a-kind creative journey where the animal kingdom meets the magic of unicorns!
In this enchanting drawing book, your child will learn how to draw 50 unique, hand-drawn unicorn animals—each a fun fusion of a real animal with a magical unicorn twist. From unicorn sloths and unicorn dolphins to unicorn giraffes and even a unicorn alligator, each character is packed with personality and designed to be easy and fun to draw.
Every page guides young artists through 6 simple steps—from basic shapes to a fully finished cartoon character. The process is approachable and engaging, making it a perfect fit for children ages 5 and up, but also enjoyable for teens, parents, and any unicorn-loving art enthusiast. Whether your child is just getting started with drawing or already filling sketchbooks with their creations, this book helps nurture creativity, build confidence, and spark the imagination.
✨ What’s Inside:
- 50 Unicorn Animals to Draw – Cute and creative hybrids like a unicorn panda, unicorn elephant, unicorn alligator, and many more, all with unique poses and expressions.
- Step-by-Step Instructions – Each drawing is broken down into six easy-to-follow steps that gradually build from basic shapes to a full character.
- Hand-Drawn by Kevin Coulston – All illustrations are 100% original and hand-drawn—no AI art or recycled clip art—so each page is bursting with charm and personality.
- Kid-Friendly Format – Large pages and a clean layout make it easy for kids to follow along and stay engaged.
- Fun and Educational – Helps kids develop fine motor skills, learn about shapes and proportions, and express themselves creatively.
🦄 Why Kids Love “How to Draw: Unicorn Animals”:
- The characters are silly, unexpected, and packed with whimsy.
- Drawing step-by-step makes even complex animals feel easy to tackle.
- Every finished drawing gives a huge sense of accomplishment.
- The characters are fun to color and even inspire stories and role-play.
📚 Part of the Best-Selling “How to Draw” Series
How to Draw: Unicorn Animals is part of the growing Art Books for Kids collection by cartoonist and illustrator Kevin Coulston, known for creating approachable, high-quality art activity books designed to help children build drawing skills while having fun. Other titles in the series explore themes like monsters, robots, food, animals, mermaids, aliens, and more—each using the same step-by-step format with original, kid-approved characters.
If your child enjoys magical creatures, imaginative animals, and drawing books that offer more than just the basics, this book is a perfect fit. It’s a great screen-free activity for rainy days, long car rides, classrooms, or just relaxing at home. Plus, it makes a fantastic birthday or holiday gift for any young artist or unicorn fan.
🎨 A Few Unicorn Animals You’ll Learn to Draw:
- Unicorn Cat
- Unicorn Frog
- Unicorn Koala
- Unicorn Shark
- Unicorn Pig
- And many more!
Whether your young artist is obsessed with unicorns or just loves drawing cute and crazy animals, this book offers a magical mix of both. With 50 original characters and clear instructions, How to Draw: Unicorn Animals makes it easy (and fun) for kids to bring their imaginations to life—one unicorn animal at a time.
Grab your copy today and let the magical drawing adventure begin!
Try it free first: 15 free animal mashup drawing lessons, printables and videos →
Draw and write with this book
Free directed drawing and writing worksheets made from pages in this book, each with a kindergarten, 1st grade and 2nd–3rd grade writing page. See all 126 sets.
Compare the Unicorn Animals books
| Trace Then Color: Unicorn Animals | How to Draw: Unicorn Animals | Draw by Grid: Unicorn Animals | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Style | Trace and color | Step-by-step lessons | Grid drawing |
| Ages | 3+ | 5+ | 5+ |
| Drawings | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Pages | 106 | 106 | 106 |
| Published | Dec 2024 | Jul 2025 | Jan 2025 |
| ISBN-13 | 979-8304050135 | 979-8292166207 | 979-8307819913 |
| 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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