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Fairies, Princesses and Other Cute Stuff drawing books: step by step or grid?

Two books, one cast of Fairies, Princesses and Other Cute Stuff characters by cartoonist Kevin Coulston. Best for fairy-tale fans: fairies, princesses and their friends.

  • Ages 5+
  • By Kevin Coulston
  • 2 books
Step by step · a great first book
How to Draw: Fairies, Princesses, and Other Cute Stuff cover

How to Draw: Fairies, Princesses, and Other Cute Stuff

Fairies, princesses, and other cute characters fill this step-by-step fantasy drawing book. Children can follow six stages to make each character and then imagine a setting or story around the finished picture.

With 50 subjects, it is intended for ages 5 and up. A young artist who loves whimsical characters can use the lesson as a starting point and change costumes, hairstyles, or expressions afterward.

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Grid · for careful, puzzle-loving kids
Draw by Grid: Fairies, Princesses, and Other Cute Stuff cover

Draw by Grid: Fairies, Princesses, and Other Cute Stuff

Fairies, princesses, and other cute characters become grid drawing projects in this fantasy-themed book. Kids can copy the details of each of 50 subjects square by square.

Intended for ages 5 and up, it suits a child who loves magical stories and wants a focused drawing challenge. After following the grid, they can invent a setting or costume for their finished character.

See it on AmazonMore about this book on FirstArtBooks.com

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 doesAdds 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 likeLearning how a cartoonist builds a character.A calm drawing puzzle.
Best forA first drawing book, ages 5 and up.Careful, patient kids and anyone who likes accuracy.
BuildsSeeing 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.

Under 5? Tracing comes before drawing. Trace Then Color: Fairies, Princesses, and Other Cute Stuff (ages 3+) is on our coloring site →

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