Horses

by Steve Harpster

Published 1 May 2006
Standing, galloping, trotting, jumping - Mustangs, Clydesdales, ponies - they're all in here and you can learn to draw all of them in a matter of minutes. Different coloured lines which show each step make it easy-to-do and fun. They are so realistic; you can almost hear them whinny! If stallions, mares, colts and fillies set your heart racing, put pencil to paper and draw all kinds of horses!

Tonka Diggers and Dumpers

by Steve Harpster

Published 1 October 2008
Since 1947, when the very first TONKA vehicles came out, these sturdy and dependable toys have been family favourites. With these bulldozers, dumpsters, cranes and trucks in hand, kids have pretended to drive, dig, lift, even construct entire cities. Now, this colourful fleet is about to inspire young artists. The appeal of Hasbro's perennially popular toy combines with the bestselling "Pencil, Paper, Draw! Series" to entice children to create wonderful pictures. By just following the lines, young TONKA fans can capture a big rig, mighty cement mixer, back hoe and other equipment, along with workers and signs. The result: an entire construction scene! TONKA and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro and are used with permission.

Mr. Potato Head Funny Faces

by Steve Harpster

Published 1 October 2008
Versatility has always been at the heart of this potato family's style and that's why kids find this popular toy so irresistible. Now, young artists can experience that same creative pleasure on the page - while building their drawing skills, too. As always, "Pencil, Paper, Draw!" makes the artistic process simple and reassuring: children just trace the easy-to-follow, coloured guidelines to create great pictures. They'll start with a basic potato shape and then have hours of fun choosing their favourite facial features, clothing and accessories. When they're done, their Mr. Potato Head will truly be one of a kind! Mr. Potato Head is a trademark of Hasbro and is used with permission.

Sharks

by Steve Harpster

Published 1 March 2008
Look out for the sharks! Just grab a pencil, follow the blue, black and gray lines: blue is for the new steps, black ones are for the lines done previously and the gray lines are just for guidance. The variety here is amazing and will delight kids fascinated by these killer creatures. There's a bonnethead, a hammerhead and a bluntnose, plus a stringray, a mako and a leopard shark with wonderful patterns. A great white is seen from both front and side views, while others appear leaping, hunting and in full attack mode! Children will want to try their hand at every one. Best of all, they'll come away with beautiful artworks to display - watch the sharks come alive!

Dogs

by Steve Harpster

Published 1 May 2006
Learn to draw 28 different canines, both familiar and exotic, in a matter of minutes. Different coloured lines show how to make each step easy - to-do and fun. From a sad-eyed basset hound, to a powerful rottweiler, from a cuddly spaniel to a wrinkly Sharpai; these dogs just beg to be the subject of your artwork. If you love hounds, setters, terriers and retrievers these are the perfect cartoons for you!

Animals

by Steve Harpster

Published 1 May 2006
Children love to draw, and this bright and easy step-by-step series for kids aged 7 to 10 will teach them how to doodle all of their favourite things. Budding artists make a few simple shapes, follow a few quick steps, and presto! they've successfully completed a drawing that they (and their parents) can proudly show off. Inside this book, animal and art-loving kids will find a menagerie of wildlife and house pets, elephants, colourful birds, a pouncing cat, a camel with two humps and even an alligator! The handy spiral-bound format means the book can be laid flat with ease.

Dinosaurs

by Steve Harpster

Published 1 May 2006
Relive the thrill of prehistory with terrifyingly true-to-life beasts you create yourself. Learn to draw 26 amazingly realistic dinosaurs such as: the Pteranodon, Iguanodon, Brachiosaurus and Tyrannosaurus Rex. Differently coloured lines show each step and make it easy-to-do and fun. These dinosaurs will look so lifelike you will forget they are extinct!

Cars and Trucks

by Steve Harpster

Published 1 May 2006
Here's a great topic to drive kids to pen and paper! It includes a futuristic race car ready to speed down the track, a dump truck and an excavator on their way to the construction site, a snazzy convertible: just some of the realistic cars, trucks and other means of transportation you can learn to draw in a matter of minutes. Different coloured lines show each step and make it easy and fun. If vehicles get your heart racing, put pencil to paper and draw these nifty cars!

Fantasy Creatures

by Steve Harpster

Published 1 May 2006
Set your imagination free! From mermaids to Medusa, sneering gargoyles to grinning goblins, here are 26 fantastic creatures you can learn to draw in a matter of minutes. Different coloured lines show how to make each step easy - to-do and fun. Fill your sketchpad with dragons, knights in shining armour, lizard men and hill trolls. If bizarre and fantastical creatures are what you are interested in, put pencil to paper and draw fantastic pictures.

Baby Animals

by Steve Harpster

Published 1 November 2007
This book features a tiger cub, a bunny with a carrot in its paws, and a penguin. These are just a few of the cute baby creatures any child can draw in just a few steps. This newest entry in the popular art series for children ages 7 to 10 makes it simple to create pictures young artists will be proud to show off. With the help of shaded lines to guide their pencils and crayons across the page, children will produce a menagerie of wild and domesticated beasts, from an amusing monkey to a bright yellow duckling splashing in a puddle, from a little elephant to a puppy, kitten or tiny mouse.

Flowers

by Steve Harpster

Published 1 March 2008
With just their pencils and this basic drawing course, kids can grow a bright and blossoming garden on the page! It's so simple: every spread presents budding artists with colourful numbered lines to trace. Blue is for the new steps, black ones are for the lines done previously and the gray lines are just for guidance - they can be erased before the picture is done. Kids will happily draw bluebells and chrysanthemums, daffodils and sunflowers, daisies in a vase, geraniums in a flowerpot, apple tree blossoms on a branch and more! Also, there are instructions which explain the different parts of the flower and provide tips on what makes them look realistic.

Pirates

by Steve Harpster

Published 1 November 2007
Skulls and swashbucklers, treasure maps and gold: with this fun and easy-to-follow drawing book, children can create their own pirate world. Slowly, in manageable stages, they'll learn how to produce some cool characters, along with all the things associated with these seafaring buccaneers. Each page features several numbered figures, with lines to copy or trace that build the picture. Blue lines are the new additions; black lines were done in a previous step; and gray lines are guides that you won't need in the final illustration. You can make a scary pirate flag; a spooky skeleton pirate with a sword; Rose, the lady pirate; one-eyed Harpoon Hank; and sea monsters, too!