How to Draw 111 Animals and Characters, Step by Step
Children draw it themselves, step by step, right in the book
- Two full spreads for every drawing
- 231 pages, no extra paper needed
- 111 drawings: animals, fairy-tale characters, flowers, food
A guide made by professionals for children. Every drawing is broken down into six steps, usually, and not one step more: the child repeats them and gets there alone. Then traces the dotted outline, with enough room beside it to try twice.
Nothing gets lost or scattered across loose sheets. It all stays in one book, which can be signed and taken out years later to see how they started.
- Awarded Finalist · Educational Books · Children's Book International Awards 2025
- Age5-10
- Pages231
- LanguageEnglish
- Size8.5 x 11 in
Three things worth seeing before you buy: how a drawing is broken down into shapes a child can copy, the blank space next to it where they try it themselves, and what the finished picture looks like once it is colored.
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See the book in your hands
A page by page flip through the real book, so you can see the paper, the size and how the drawings build up before you buy.
- Filmed on a table at home, so the paper and the size you see are the real ones.
- You can watch one drawing grow from a simple shape into a finished character.
- This is the same book that arrives in the box.
What is inside
- Each step adds one shape, the previous step stays gray
- A fun fact about every character
- Drawings can be colored in once they are finished
- Finalist in the Educational category, Children's Book International Awards 2025
- 8.5 x 11 inches
Look for what your child loves
Every subject in the book, grouped.
- Land animalsLion · Elephant · Zebra · Parrot39 in total
- Water animalsShark · Dolphin · Whale · Crab16 in total
- Fairy taleMermaid · Unicorn · Dragon · Crown11 in total
- VehiclesCar · Helicopter · Airplane · Hot air balloon8 in total
- Sports and hobbiesSkateboard · Kite · Badminton · Football7 in total
- Everyday thingsSunglasses · Umbrella · Beach hat · Globe6 in total
- NatureMaple leaf · Rose · Mushroom · Clover10 in total
- FoodCake · Ice cream · Watermelon · Carrot14 in total
See all 111 subjects
Land animals. Lion, Elephant, Zebra, Parrot, Crocodile, Monkey, Kangaroo, Rhino, Flamingo, Lemur, Hummingbird, Chameleon, Giraffe, Koala, Frog, Alpaca, Bunny, Owl, Hedgehog, Goat, Bat, Raccoon, Bear, Fox, Chicken, Cow, Beaver, Eagle, Hamster, Cat, Dog, Squirrel, Duck, Deer, Mouse, Bee, Dragonfly, Snail, Butterfly
Water animals. Shark, Dolphin, Whale, Crab, Octopus, Jellyfish, Sea turtle, Angelfish, Seahorse, Seal, Clown fish, Shellfish, Axolotl, Pufferfish, Shrimp, Manta ray
Fairy tale. Mermaid, Unicorn, Dragon, Crown, Dwarf, Griffin, Troll, Fairy, Magic cauldron, Wizard's hat, Magic potion
Vehicles. Car, Helicopter, Airplane, Hot air balloon, Ship, Submarine, Rocket, Scooter
Sports and hobbies. Skateboard, Kite, Badminton, Football, Camera, Drum, Beach ball
Everyday things. Sunglasses, Umbrella, Beach hat, Globe, Present, Gamepad
Nature. Maple leaf, Rose, Mushroom, Clover, Sunflower, Pine cone, Cactus, Lily, Lotus, Tulip
Food. Cake, Ice cream, Watermelon, Carrot, Broccoli, Orange, Cherry, Avocado, Strawberry, Pear, Pineapple, Lemon, Pumpkin, Donut
Who it is for
Ages 5 to 10, depending on the child: one starts at six, another only wants to at nine, and the book works for both. For children who say they cannot draw, for teachers who need a quiet independent activity, and for adults learning alongside them.
A few pages from inside
Real spreads from the book, two pages each: the steps on one sheet, the practice page on the next. Ten of them are free to print, so you can try the method at your own table before you buy.
What parents say
My son is thrilled with the simplicity of the instructions, and he especially loves that he can color his masterpieces right away. I can see his confidence growing with each new drawing.
Victor Borsci, September 7, 2024, USTracing kept my little one occupied for longer than anticipated. The fun facts here and there are a nice touch.
Valentina Sh, May 13, 2024, USMy child is gaining new skills independently and loves displaying his artwork. My only wish is for more animal options, but all in all, it is a great book.
Layla Saunders, November 1, 2024, USVerified purchase reviews left on Amazon.
Reviewed byWith step-by-step instructions, this guide takes readers through a journey of wonder and beauty, by the end of which they will have a firm grasp on the fundamentals of drawing.Pikasho Deka, Readers' Favorite · Read the full review
- Age
- 5-10
- Drawings
- 111
- Pages
- 231
- Size
- 8.5 x 11 in
- Published
- April 23, 2024
- ISBN
- 9781963328141
- Author
- Ricardo Demi
- Publisher
- Magic of Discoveries LLC
How this book is built: Books built so a child can finish them
Also sold at: Barnes & Noble · ThriftBooks · World of Books · Alibris · Buscalibre · Takealot · Goodreads
Also available in Español
Questions parents ask
Does a child need help from an adult?
No, and that is deliberate. The steps are visual, so a child who cannot read yet can still follow them.
How is this different from How to Draw Everything?
This is the larger book with 111 subjects and more detail per drawing. How to Draw Everything is a shorter, simpler and cheaper introduction to the same method.
Does the child need a separate sketchbook?
No, and that is deliberate. Each drawing has its own practice page inside the book, so the finished attempts stay together in order instead of ending up on loose sheets that get thrown out.
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