Ed Emberley gives step by step instructions for drawing hundreds of everyday items from animals to transportation to furniture to buildings. Each item is composed of basic geometric shapes, letters and numbers that children are familiar with and the instructions are presented in an appealing comic strip style. This book offers children an approachable introduction to drawing that can boost self-confidence in their artistic abilities. Because this book encourages children to combine these parts into worlds of their own, it really encourages creativity rather than simple copying. Highly recommended for elementary school students. ( )

Such simple drawings, a parent could do them. Great for illustrating homemade stories. ( )