The Cool Stuff series · 5 books · 3 ways to draw

Trace Then Color: Cool Stuff 2

50 characters to trace and color by cartoonist Kevin Coulston. Not sure it’s the right one? Compare all 5 Cool 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+ · this book
Example page from Trace Then Color: Cool Stuff 2

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+
Example page from How to Draw: Cool Stuff 2

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+
Example page from Draw by Grid: Cool 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

Trace Then Color: Cool Stuff 2

Get ready for another exciting round of tracing and coloring fun! Trace Then Color: Cool Stuff 2 is packed with all-new pages that spark creativity and help kids build drawing confidence in a fun, hands-on way. This sequel to the original Cool Stuff book takes the excitement even further with an awesome mix of characters and creatures—each one designed to inspire young artists to trace, color, and create.

Inside, you’ll find 50 brand-new pages featuring Dinosaurs, Animals, Robots, Cartoon People, Aliens, Creatures, and more! Every illustration is drawn in a fun, cartoony style that’s simple to trace and easy to color, making it perfect for kids of all skill levels. Each page begins with bold, clear outlines to guide young hands through the tracing process, helping to build fine motor skills, coordination, and line control. Once finished tracing, kids can grab their favorite crayons or markers to bring each design to life with their own colors and creativity.

What’s Inside:

  • 50 all-new tracing and coloring pages featuring Dinosaurs, Animals, Robots, Cartoon People, Aliens, and other cool creatures
  • Simple, easy-to-follow outlines made for beginners
  • Big, bold designs printed on one side of the page to prevent bleed-through
  • Hours of creative fun while improving fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination

Why Kids Love It: From silly monsters to friendly dinosaurs and cool robots, every page is packed with fun characters that make tracing and coloring an adventure. Kids can mix colors, add backgrounds, and create their own stories as they trace and color each page. Parents love seeing their children gain confidence while doing something creative and screen-free.

About the Series: The Trace Then Color series is part of the Art Books for Kids collection by Kevin Coulston, the author and illustrator behind more than 80 fun, skill-building art books for kids. Every drawing in this book—and in the entire series—is hand-drawn by Kevin, never generated by AI. The series includes popular themes like Unicorns, Dinosaurs, Fairies, Monsters, Animals, and Cool Stuff—all designed to make learning to draw easy and enjoyable for kids of all ages.

If your child loves to draw or color, Trace Then Color: Cool Stuff 2 is the perfect way to keep them inspired and entertained. With a mix of dinosaurs, animals, robots, aliens, and more, this book is bursting with creative possibilities that will keep kids tracing, coloring, and smiling for hours!

More inside the book

Trace Then Color: Cool Stuff 2: free printable activity pageTrace Then Color: Cool Stuff 2: free printable activity page 2Trace Then Color: Cool Stuff 2: free printable activity page 3

Compare the Cool Stuff books

Trace Then Color: Cool StuffHow to Draw: Cool StuffDraw by Grid: Cool StuffTrace Then Color: Cool Stuff 2How to Draw: Cool Stuff 2
StyleTrace and colorStep-by-step lessonsGrid drawingTrace and colorStep-by-step lessons
Ages3+5+5+3+5+
Drawings5050505050
Pages106106106106106
PublishedFeb 2024Aug 2023Oct 2024Nov 2025Aug 2025
ISBN-13979-8878342513979-8856974514979-8343921328979-8272831545979-8296171818
AmazonAmazonAmazonBuy on AmazonAmazon
Trace Then Color: Cool Stuff 2 book cover
Trace Then Color: Cool Stuff 2

50 characters to trace and color.
One book.

Trace the dotted outline, then color it in. A calm first drawing book for ages 3 and up.

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✓ Paperback, 106 pages✓ Ships from Amazon✓ Hand-drawn, no AI
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Trace Then Color: Cool Stuff 2106 pages · Paperback · Ages 3+
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