Unicorn Animals drawing books: step by step or grid?

Two books, one cast of Unicorn Animals characters by cartoonist Kevin Coulston. Best for kids who think every animal is better with a unicorn horn.

Ages 5+
By Kevin Coulston
2 books

Step by step · a great first book

How to Draw: Unicorn Animals

A unicorn horn can turn an ordinary animal into an entirely new cartoon character. How to Draw: Unicorn Animals brings that playful mashup to a six-step drawing format.

Intended for ages 5 and up, this unicorn animal drawing book suits a child who likes both cute creatures and magical details. The original lessons provide a path through the drawing while leaving room to invent a new hybrid afterward.

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Grid · for careful, puzzle-loving kids

Draw by Grid: Unicorn Animals

Unicorn Animals takes cats, dogs, turtles, penguins, and other creatures into a magical grid drawing activity. The unicorn detail makes every familiar animal a little less expected.

With 50 characters to copy square by square, this book is intended for ages 5 and up. It suits a child who enjoys cute animals and wants to pay attention to the placement of each feature.

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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.