Trace Then Color: Weird Creatures
50 characters to trace and color by cartoonist Kevin Coulston. Not sure it’s the right one? Compare all 2 Weird Creatures books below and pick the best fit for your kid’s age.
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Three ways to draw with Kevin
Trace Then Color
Ages 3+ · this book
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+
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
Trace Then Color: Weird Creatures is a fun and imaginative activity book that brings hours of creative fun to kids! This 106-page tracing and coloring book lets young artists explore their imaginations with 50 unique creatures to trace and color. With easy-to-follow tracing guides, it’s perfect for young children but engaging enough for older kids too. Ideal for ages 3+, this book nurtures creativity, boosts artistic confidence, and encourages kids to add their own colorful twists and names to each creature. Are they aliens or monsters? The mystery is part of the fun!
Whether for a rainy day, quiet afternoon, or family activity, Trace Then Color: Weird Creatures is the perfect way to inspire creativity and engage your child in imaginative play.
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 Weird Creatures books
| Trace Then Color: Weird Creatures | Draw by Grid: Weird Creatures | |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Trace and color | Grid drawing |
| Ages | 3+ | 5+ |
| Drawings | 50 | 50 |
| Pages | 106 | 106 |
| Published | Nov 2024 | Dec 2024 |
| ISBN-13 | 979-8345340509 | 979-8303573802 |
| Buy on Amazon | Amazon |

50 creatures 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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