Barbara Soloff-Levy

With this chunky, little book, beginners can learn the basics of sketching by combining circles, ovals, rectangles, crescents, and other shapes to produce simple likenesses of 30 different objects and animals. Simple, step-by-step diagrams — plus blank practice pages — make it easy for youngsters and aspiring artists of all ages to draw fruit, fish, kittens, and much more.

Would you like to draw a picture of your pet gerbil? How about portraits of your tropical fish? This book and its easy-to-follow directions make it a snap. Simple step-by-step diagrams show how to join circles, ovals, and other shapes to create likenesses of 30 adorable creatures, among them a dog, cat, mouse, parakeet, pony, potbelly pig, lamb, hermit crab, and even a sugar glider (that's a cute little mammal similar to a flying squirrel). After you've finished the drawings, you'll find the show more pictures are lots of fun to color! show less

The easy way to draw all your favorite animals! By combining simple shapes and following the step-by-step diagrams, children can create delightful drawings of a bushy-tailed squirrel, a smiling chimpanzee, a prickly porcupine, and 27 other popular animals. This fun-filled little book also teaches kids the basics of developing shapes and proportions. Blank practice pages are included.

2-3 grade level; sticker book