If there is a budding artist at your house, especially one with a love of fantasy, the Monster Book of Drawingis well worth a look.
Combining three previous how to draw titles – Monster Battles, Dangerous Beasts and Mythical Creatures in one spiral bound hardcover volume, there are dozens of real animals, and fantastical creatures and monsters, to be drawn by following step by step instructions.
Creator Marc McBride has illustrated a range of children’s books, including the Deltora Quest series, and whilst youngsters may not be able to perfectly replicate the beasts on offer, they’ll have fun trying and will learn illustrative techniques along the way.
Monster Book of Drawing, by Marc McBride
Scholastic, 2010
ISBN 9781741696967
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