Cute Cartoon Monsters drawing books: step by step or grid?

Two books, one cast of Cute Cartoon Monsters characters by cartoonist Kevin Coulston. Best for kids who like monsters friendly, not scary.

Ages 5+
By Kevin Coulston
2 books

Step by step · a great first book

How to Draw: Cute Cartoon Monsters

Cute Cartoon Monsters keeps the creature theme friendly and imaginative. Young artists learn to build 50 original monsters in a series of simple drawing stages.

Intended for ages 5 and up, this monster drawing book gives children a starting point before they invent a new set of eyes, teeth, or funny features. The aim is a character with personality, not a frightening realistic monster.

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Grid · for careful, puzzle-loving kids

Draw by Grid: Cute Cartoon Monsters

Cute Cartoon Monsters becomes an observation game in this grid drawing book. Children copy 50 original creatures a square at a time, keeping track of the features that make each one distinct.

Intended for ages 5 and up, the book fits a child who likes funny monsters and wants more structure than a freehand sketch. The finished drawing still leaves room for invented colors and a name.

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Which one should you get?

Same characters, different kinds of practice. Pick step by step for a first drawing book. Pick grid for a kid who likes puzzles, or who already has the step-by-step book.

	Step by step (How to Draw)	Grid (Draw by Grid)
What your kid does	Adds one new line or shape at a time, in six steps, then draws the whole character again.	Copies the picture one lettered square at a time onto a matching blank grid.
Feels like	Learning how a cartoonist builds a character.	A calm drawing puzzle.
Best for	A first drawing book, ages 5 and up.	Careful, patient kids and anyone who likes accuracy.
Builds	Seeing shapes inside characters, following directions, confidence.	Observation, proportion and pencil control.

Getting both? Many families start with the step-by-step book, then add the grid book when their kid wants a calmer challenge with the same characters.