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by | Feb 21, 2025 | How to Draw Books for Kids

Upcoming Drawing Events with Kevin Coulston

Join me for my Shape Drawing Challenge all-ages drawing event at two upcoming Arizona Comic Conventions. See details for both events below:

Verde Valley Comic Expo
Shape Drawing Challenge
With Kevin Coulston
March, 29th 2025 11:00am
+ Exhibit Hall All Day
Cottonwood Recreation Center
150 S. 6th St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326

Phoenix Fan Fusion
Shape Drawing Challenge
With Kevin Coulston
June, 7th 2025 12:00pm
+ Exhibit Hall All Weekend
Phoenix Convention Center
Phoenix, AZ

Meet The Author & Artist

Kevin Coulston is an accomplished cartoonist, animator, and writer. He is the author and illustrator of over 70 (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.

How to Draw a Robot Cat — A Free Kid’s Activity Page

Learn to draw a robot cat in just 5 minutes with this free drawing page from the activity book for kids ‘How to Draw: Cartoon Robots’ by Kevin Coulston

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Video Drawing Tutorial: How to Draw A Robot Dog in 7 Minutes | Learn to Draw Cartoon Robots | Fun All-Ages Art Activity

How to Draw A Robot Dog – A Page and a Pup Straight From the Book If you’ve ever wondered how to draw a robot dog, you’re in for a treat. In today’s post, I’m showcasing a free video tutorial that walks you through the step-by-step process of drawing a fun, mechanical...
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Video Drawing Tutorial: How to Draw A Unicorn Panda

Learn to draw a Unicorn Panda! Bring a touch of magic to your child’s creative time with Trace Then Color: Unicorn Animals! This adorable tracing and coloring book features 50 cute and whimsical animal characters—each with their very own unicorn horn! Designed with...
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Free Activity Page: Draw A Weird Creature by Grid! | Learn to Draw Cartoons

Discover the Joy of Drawing the Unusual with Draw by Grid: Weird Creatures As a special treat, we’re offering a free activity page straight from Draw by Grid: Weird Creatures! This sample page gives kids the chance to try out the grid drawing method for themselves,...
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Free Activity Page: How to Draw A Cartoon Girl with a Big Smile | Step-by-Step Drawing Instructions for Kids

Learn How to Draw a Cartoon Girl with a Big Smile — Straight from “How to Draw: Silly Faces”! Looking for a fun, engaging, and creative way to get your kids drawing? We’ve got just the thing! To celebrate the joy of silly expressions and imaginative characters, we’re...
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Beginner Drawing Books – Trace Then Color Baby Animals, Robot Dinosaurs, Weird Creatures, and more!

Discover the Fun of Beginner Drawing with the Trace Then Color Series! If you're looking for beginner drawing books that make learning to draw easy and fun, the Trace Then Color series is the perfect choice! Designed for young artists and anyone new to drawing, these...
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Let’s Draw a Silly Alien in Just 3 Minutes

This short video will walk you through the basic steps of how to draw an alien cartoon character. Easy to follow, great for kids.

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Video Drawing Tutorial: How to Draw A Yeti | From the Cute Cartoon Monsters Drawing Book for Kids | Free Tutorial

How to Draw A Yeti – Featuring How to Draw: Cute Cartoon Monsters I’ve been drawing silly creatures and goofy faces for as long as I can remember, so working on How to Draw: Cute Cartoon Monsters was a real treat. This book brings together 50 original monster...
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NEW BOOK ✏️ How to Draw: Crusty Goobers 2

50 New Crusty Goobers To Draw! Get ready for even more wacky, wild, and wonderfully weird creatures in How to Draw: Crusty Goobers 2! This fun-filled drawing book is the ultimate guide for kids, doodlers, and anyone who loves creating goofy and bizarre characters....
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The Best Drawing Books for Beginners: Fun, Easy, and Designed for Success

Looking for the best drawing books for beginners? If you’re just getting started with drawing—or helping a child who is—it can be tough to know where to begin. There are so many books out there, and not all of them are made with beginners in mind. Whether you're...
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What Our Customers Are Saying

“The author really does a great job demonstrating how easy (and rewarding!) it can be to draw seemingly ordinary things you (and your little ones!) may feel too intimidated to try drawing without the step-by-step guide! Putting already-known shapes together and making something new and original is a fantastic way to learn! And recognizing that you can add your own twists and personality to your drawings makes all the difference. I think it’s a fun, original approach to building confidence for a lifelong hobby. I have the ebook copy, and can only imagine how great a physical copy would be!”

– Daenarah [Amazon Review]

“There are several of these fun books by this author. My kids and I have had a lot of fun with these. It’s a great activity to do as a family and see how they all turn out. Almost like a sip and paint but more of a juice box and draw.”

– Allison B. [Amazon Review]

My kids can’t wait to start drawing these monsters in their illustrations! The many different moods of the monsters appeal to their different personalities. We love the many options, styles, and opportunities to expand upon the characters. Recommended for all ages!

– Kasey [Amazon Review]

“Kevin has put out many books on drawing and animation, and has such a great feel for HOW to explain the process. His art is so expressive and kid-friendly, but his real strength is in his ability to really explain and show how it’s done, making it accessible to kids and adults. I’m a firm believer that not everyone who “can do” can teach, but Kevin does both beautifully! Pick this up and watch kids have a blast making robots of all sorts, while learning great fundamental art skills at the same time!”

– Tom R. [Amazon Review]

“My 5yo LOVES this book! The drawings are cute and the instructions are easy to follow along with. She gets a kick out of drawing muffin monsters and ketchup monsters and it actually keeps her pretty focused for long periods of time.”

– Monica [Amazon Review]

“This is a fantastic book for kids who love art, cartoons, comic books, or just having fun! There are a lot of characters to choose from, and really easy step-by-step instructions to follow. You child will have a blast drawing these fun, silly characters! And just in time for Easter baskets!”

– Bestmomever [Amazon Review]

“This is a very good book for kids that want to learn to draw, my sons love it and Kevin does a great job of making drawing fun and not intimidating. Highly recommended for the long summer hours!”

– David D. [Amazon Review]

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