What does trace then color mean?
In a Trace Then Color book, a child follows the lines of an original cartoon character and then colors the result. It is a different starting point from copying an image on a blank page. These tracing books for kids are intended for ages 3 and up, including many preschoolers who are beginning to enjoy pencil activities.
Pick a subject they already love
A baby animal tracing book may appeal to a child who loves cute creatures. Dinosaur tracing and coloring books suit prehistoric fans; baby robots, cartoon cats and dogs, and alphabet monsters offer different characters to explore. The point is to choose images they are excited to finish, not to make every line perfect.
When to try another format
A child who has enjoyed tracing and coloring may ask how to make a new character without an outline. That is a natural time to explore the six-step How to Draw books. There is no required progression: tracing and drawing can sit side by side.
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