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Top 10 Funny Character Drawing Books for Kids

Crusty Goobers, odd faces, and food monsters make ten books for kids who love absurd cartoons.

How this list was selected: Choose the joke-like character style first, then the method that fits the artist. These are editorial picks from Kevin Coulston’s own catalog. The order is a suggested starting point, not a sales or review ranking.

Step-by-Step Drawing Books · Ages 5+

How to Draw: Crusty Goobers

Why it fits: These original oddballs set the comic tone.

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Tracing & Coloring Books · Ages 3+

Trace Then Color: Crusty Goobers

Why it fits: Tracing gives younger Goober fans a way in.

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Grid Drawing Books · Ages 5+

Draw by Grid: Crusty Goobers

Why it fits: The same strange characters become a copying challenge.

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Step-by-Step Drawing Books · Ages 5+

How to Draw: Crusty Goobers 2

Why it fits: A second batch extends the six-step Goober theme.

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Tracing & Coloring Books · Ages 3+

Trace Then Color: Crusty Goobers 2

Why it fits: More traceable characters for fans of the series.

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Grid Drawing Books · Ages 5+

Draw by Grid: Crusty Goobers 2

Why it fits: A second grid set keeps the odd shapes coming.

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Step-by-Step Drawing Books · Ages 5+

How to Draw: Goofy Faces

Why it fits: An expression alone can be the whole joke.

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Step-by-Step Drawing Books · Ages 5+

How to Draw: Silly Faces

Why it fits: Silly features encourage exaggerated cartoons.

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Step-by-Step Drawing Books · Ages 5+

How to Draw: Food Monsters

Why it fits: Food and monster parts make funny visual combinations.

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Tracing & Coloring Books · Ages 3+

Trace Then Color: Cartoon Food Monsters

Why it fits: Color makes each ridiculous food creature even more personal.

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Still deciding? Read the choosing guide, or browse all 88 books.