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A classic drawing book of animals
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Caldecott medalist Ed Emberley shows readers how to draw a menagerie of different animals--from polliwogs to gorillas--by using the simplest of shapes. The book will provide budding young artists with hours of art-full entertainment. Full color.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Christmas presents from our American relations were always glamorous, but no present was as much loved and used as this book. After my sister was sent it, she shared it with me for the next decade, copying the animals in it and using it to make up our own. It breaks each animal (and bird, insect, reptile etc.) into its constituent parts and shows you how they should be put together to make the complete creature. As far as I remember, the dedication showed a picture of Emberley as a child with the caption 'For the boy I was, the book I could not find' and I always felt sorry for that little boy, waiting to grow up so that he could write the book for which he was waiting. I am now buying it for my godchildren and finally, thirty years on, I'm getting my own copy. I still draw sheep the way Ed Emberley taught me.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
My mother ordered this book for me a long time ago when I was a child- and to this day it remains in my memory as one of the most valuable books of my childhood. The techniques are simple and easy- step-by-step basic geometric shapes are assembled to create all kinds of animals, reptiles, birds and even a dragon! I am thrilled to discover it is still in print! I highly recommend it to anyone who would like to learn to draw without a lot frustration and complicated ideas. (It is geared for children, but I think adults could use these techniques too).
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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This is a nice wholesome, book for kids to enjoy which provides hundreds of fun, simple drawing templates , in step by step form, for fun depictions of animals, which are a little more caricature than purely realistic.
While at an adult friend's birthday party in a pub not so long back, I noticed someone's 7 year old daughter was engaged very quietly and productively in a drawing book on her own, and thought it would be a good and absorbing book for my own daughter ( who also happens to love animals- perhaps they all do?)
It has that slightly old school, 'sesame street'-ish charm to it which is uncomplicated, lo tech and fun.
Unlike some activity books which get written in, or the stickers used up etc, this book is designed to be copied onto your own paper so has the potential to be used again and again, and become a good 'go-to' book when you need to engage your child in something fun.
She has loved it right from the start so I can only recommend it.
While at an adult friend's birthday party in a pub not so long back, I noticed someone's 7 year old daughter was engaged very quietly and productively in a drawing book on her own, and thought it would be a good and absorbing book for my own daughter ( who also happens to love animals- perhaps they all do?)
It has that slightly old school, 'sesame street'-ish charm to it which is uncomplicated, lo tech and fun.
Unlike some activity books which get written in, or the stickers used up etc, this book is designed to be copied onto your own paper so has the potential to be used again and again, and become a good 'go-to' book when you need to engage your child in something fun.
She has loved it right from the start so I can only recommend it.
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Great book
My son loves this book,it's full of great examples how to draw lovely and spooky animals.I got the same book also for my niece so now the children draw animals all the time and... Read more
Published 24 days ago by Laura
Fantastic book!
I bought this book for my 6 year old son and he loves it. He has spent hours drawing the pictures, it's the longest he has ever concentrated for. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Claire
Once seen never forgotten!
Fantastic book, I still draw the elephants like this. Got it in America when I was nine back in 1980, didn't know it's still in print.
Published on 23 Mar 2009 by Johanna
Great inspiration for individualized party favors
It's a terrific book for the inexperienced drawer. I purchased this (and other Emberley books) for my 3 1/2 year old son and am enjoying learning to draw as much as he is. Read more
Published on 19 Jun 1999
This is a wonderful book!
I remember owning and using this book constantly when I was a kid. I recently got it for my two young ones and now they are drawing all the time! Read more
Published on 11 July 1998
No matter what your age, this book will help you to draw.
Ed Emberly's Drawing Book of Animals is a book that crosses age barriers. Whether you are a kindergarten student or an adult who has a phobia about drawing anything, with this book... Read more
Published on 13 Jan 1998
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