Book Review of Drawing Cute Animals Shape by Shape: Learn to Draw Over 100 Adorable Animals Step by Step
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The Children’s Book Review
What to Expect: Drawing, creativity, animals, step-by-step art, self-guided learning.
Christopher Hart brings his signature style and instructional expertise to young artists in Drawing Cute Animals Shape by Shape, a vibrant how-to-draw book tailored for preschoolers and early elementary-aged children.
Backed by Christopher Hart’s renowned reputation—more than 8 million copies of his books sold worldwide—Drawing Cute Animals Shape by Shape serves as both an introduction to drawing and a gentle invitation to creativity. With categories covering pets, sea creatures, wild animals, and even the “so-ugly-they’re-cute” collection, children will find inspiration page after page. With more than 700 step-by-step illustrations and over 110 adorable animals to draw, this book is both an entertaining art guide and a powerful creativity booster.
The book’s structure is built around a “shape-by-shape” approach, allowing children to start with something familiar—like a circle or square—and transform it, step by step, into a fully realized animal character. Hart’s gentle progression from shape to expression not only builds artistic skills but also boosts confidence without overwhelming young learners. From forest champions to genius tigers and boo-hoo bunnies, each animal is bursting with personality, and kids will delight in bringing them to life with just a pencil and a little patience.
The lay-flat binding and picture-based steps make it easy for kids to follow along independently (and even non-readers can get in on the action just by looking at the instructional pictures). Young artists will be easily empowered to engage in hours of self-guided fun, boosting not just artistic skills but also fine motor coordination, visual memory, and emotional expression.
Whether your child is already passionate about drawing or just beginning to explore their creative side, this book is a fantastic companion. Funny, instructional, and filled with charm, it’s ideal for budding artists who are ready to see their favorite animals appear on the page—one shape at a time. Perfect for rainy afternoons, classroom drawing time, or quiet independent play, this title is sure to spark a love of drawing that lasts a lifetime.
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About the Author
Christopher Hart is the world’s leading author of art instruction books. He has written over 100 books, including his Drawing Shape by Shape series, which has sold over 290,000 copies, and his Master Guide to Drawing Anime series, with more than 870,000 copies sold. His books have been translated into 20 languages, selling more than 8 million copies worldwide. His highly illustrated books offer clearly written step-by-step instruction on a wide variety of learn-how-to-draw subjects, including animals, cartoons, and manga and anime, perfect for beginners and younger readers. He lives in Westport, CT.
For more information, visit christopherhartbooks.com
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