Archives: Walter Foster Jr. Books
Have you ever wanted to draw the cutest chibi characters? Now you can with How to Draw Kawaii Manga Chibi! In this fun and interactive guide, renowned manga artist and educator Misako Rocks! teaches young artists how to transform their favorite manga figures into adorable chibi versions with oversized heads, big eyes, and expressive emotions.
Chibi characters bring personality and energy to any manga drawing, and with Misako’s expert guidance, kids will learn how to create their own chibi-style characters step by step. Each lesson is broken down into easy-to-follow steps, making drawing fun and stress-free for beginners. Plus, QR codes throughout the book link to exclusive video tutorials, allowing young artists to watch and learn from Misako in real time!
Inside, you’ll find:
- Step-by-step drawing tutorials to help you sketch 25+ expressive chibi characters.
- Fun tips on capturing big emotions like excitement, surprise, and joy in chibi style.
- Interactive QR codes linking to video tutorials for extra guidance.
- Complete the drawing pages and practice sheets to spark creativity and self-expression.
- Motivational advice from Misako Rocks! to inspire young artists to follow their dreams.
Perfect for aspiring artists, manga fans, and kids who love kawaii-style art, How to Draw Kawaii Manga Chibi makes learning to draw fun, easy, and exciting. Grab your pencils and start sketching today!
Find even more fun-loving manga instruction inHow to Draw Kawaii Manga Fashion and How to Draw Kawaii Manga Characters, also from the Learn Manga with Misako series.
101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up (Revised Edition) is the ultimate reading guide for kids ages 4 to 12+, packed with 101 kid-friendly book recommendations and interactive features to inspire young readers. This revised edition includes diverse voices and graphic novels and reflects current educational trends, making it a modern and inclusive reading guide for young readers today. From classics like Where the Wild Things Are, Beezus and Ramona, and The Phantom Tollbooth to newer favorites such as Big, New Kid, and Brown Girl Dreaming, this inspiring guide covers every stage of a young reader’s journey. Designed as an engaging journal, this book allows you to document your reading journey by noting which books you’ve read, why you love them, and how you rate each one.
Each book entry includes:
- Brief description and quote: Provides insight into the book’s story, theme, and style.
- Engaging illustrations: Feature characters or key elements from each book.
- “Did you know?” facts: Fun tidbits about the book or author to spark curiosity.
- “What to read next?”: Recommendations to help you find more books you’ll love.
- Interactive rating and note space: A place for you to rate and write about your experience with each book.
Organized by book format (picture books, early readers, chapter books, and more) and cross-indexed by subjects like fairy tales, fantasy, sports, and nonfiction, 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up promotes family reading time and encourages lifelong reading habits.
Misako is a Japanese manga comic artist who moved to the United States to pursue her dreams. With her online and in-person drawing lessons for children, and now with her Learn Manga with Misako series of books, she strives to help the next generation of young artists and readers bring their imaginations to life.
Combining drawing tutorials with motivational messages that encourage artists to draw and think freely, How to Draw Kawaii Manga Fashion inspires kids ages 7 to 12 to unleash their creativity in the most entertaining way possible.
This engaging and easy-to-follow book includes:
- Helpful tips on how to use the book
- Instructions for drawing kawaii-style accessories, clothing, hairstyles, and more
- Practice pages that allow kids to draw within the book
- Tips for adding color and shading to bring kawaii fashion creations to life
- Worksheets, resources, and more
Young artists everywhere will find inspiration in Misako’s remarkable story as they follow her warm, accessible instructions in pursuit of their own dreams.
Find even more fun-loving manga instruction in How to Draw Kawaii Manga Characters, also from the Learn Manga with Misako series.
Misako is a Japanese manga comic artist who moved to the United States to pursue her dreams. With her online and in-person drawing lessons for children, and now with her Learn Manga with Misako series of books, she strives to help the next generation of young artists and readers bring their imaginations to life.
Combining drawing tutorials with motivational messages that encourage artists to draw and think freely, How to Draw Kawaii Manga Charactersinspires kids ages 7 to 12 to unleash their creativity in the most entertaining way possible.
This engaging and easy-to-follow book includes:
- Helpful tips on how to use the book
- Instructions for drawing a range of kawaii faces with different expressions and facial features
- A chapter on drawing different bodies, as well as poses
- Practice pages that allow kids to draw within the book
- Tips for adding color and shading to bring kawaii creations to life
- Worksheets, resources, and more
Young artists everywhere will find inspiration in Misako’s remarkable story as they follow her warm, accessible instructions in pursuit of their own dreams.
Find even more fun-loving manga instruction in How to Draw Kawaii Manga Fashion, also from the Learn Manga with Misako series.
With over 130 illustrations to color on high-quality perforated paper, Big Book of Kawaii Manga World Coloring will have your imagination soaring as you add color to your favorite kind of art. Add your own touch to a buzzing bee, a happy rainbow, a sleepy bear, and a super-fluffy llama, along with a kawaii witch, a butterfly fairy, and some fun sharks. Color your way through cute donuts, magical elves, and much more! In this adorable, magical universe, you’ll meet:
- Chibi warriors, pop stars, and magical creatures
- Kawaii foods and happy potted plants
- Fantasy characters like elves, fairies, and superheroes
- Cute animals in action-packed or everyday poses
A perfect choice for:
- Coloring book hobbyists
- Manga and anime enthusiasts
- Aspiring manga, chibi, and kawaii artists
- Manga, comic book, and graphic novel lovers
After you’ve put the finishing touches on your art, the fun continues—simply tear the page out along the perforation and hang it for all to enjoy.
Suitable for all ages, whether you’re practicing your coloring technique, relaxing, or looking for art inspiration, this book delivers hours of joyful, imaginative fun.
Not even the sky is the limit with this fun approach to learning the alphabet! This book from Walter Foster Jr. encourages young girls by presenting a colorful variety of choices for their future careers. Talented illustrator Jessie Ford artfully pairs the letters of the alphabet with vibrant, eye-catching illustrations that paint an inspiring picture for budding trailblazers everywhere. Representing all kinds of girls, ABC What Can She Be? depicts girls with diverse colors, sizes, shapes, and abilities in both traditional and nontraditional occupations.
ABC What Can She Be? explores 26 different career paths, including engineer, writer, neurosurgeon, software engineer, and pilot. Each page introduces a letter of the alphabet with bright artwork and highlights a career that is fun, challenging, and makes a big impact in its own way. These 26 careers are just some of the things she can be!
A boldly illustrated, fun family read, ABC What Can She Be? is a great way for parents to introduce their small children to the bright futures before them. Girls can dream big and do anything!
The ABC for Me series presents a world of possibilities from A to Z and everything in between! For all little kids with big dreams, the endearing illustrations and mindful concepts in this series pair each letter of the alphabet with words that promote big dreams, inclusion, acceptance, healthy living, and other key concepts important to emotional well-being. Other books in this series include:
- ABC What Can He Be?
- ABC What Can I Be?
- ABC Let’s Celebrate You & Me
- ABC Everyday Heroes Like Me
Let your children discover the works of poet Emily Dickinson in Poetry for Kids: Emily Dickinson.
As the premier title in the Poetry for Kids series, Emily Dickinson introduces children to the works of poet Emily Dickinson. Poet, professor, and scholar Susan Snively has carefully chosen 35 poems of interest to children and their families. Each poem is beautifully illustrated by Christine Davenier and thoroughly explained by an expert.
The gentle introduction, which is divided into sections by season of the year, includes commentary, definitions of important words, and a foreword.
Learn to draw all of your favorite cars, planes, and vehicles step by step!
Perfect for young artists-in-training, Learn to Draw Cars, Planes & Moving Machines offers a comprehensive drawing experience that includes step-by-step lessons, as well as full-color photographs, fun facts, trivia, quizzes, and much more. Children will enjoy the 64 pages of drawing instruction for a variety of vehicles, including planes, helicopters, tanks, and submarines. The book opens with a brief description of how to get started, using basic drawing tools and some sample drawing exercises to warm up. Each drawing lesson begins with a basic shape, such as a square, circle, or triangle, and progresses to a finished piece of artwork, making it easy for children to follow along. Along the way, engaging text describes interesting facts about each vehicle and what it is used for. With a mix of art instruction and fun trivia, Learn to Draw Cars, Planes & Moving Machines is the perfect way for children to discover more about their favorite vehicles, in addition to developing their artistic talents.
Perfect for young artists-in-training, Learn to Draw Forest Animals offers a comprehensive drawing experience than includes step-by-step lessons, as well as full-color photographs, fun facts, trivia, quizzes and much more. Children will enjoy the 64 pages of drawing instruction for a variety of wild animals, including a grizzly bear, a wolf, a red fox, and an antelope. The book opens with brief information for getting started and the most popular breeds, the tools and materials needed, and some sample drawing exercises to warm up. Each drawing lesson begins with a basic shape, such as a square, a circle, or a triangle, and progresses to a finished colored piece of artwork, making it easy for children to follow along. Along the way, engaging text describes interesting facts about each animal. With a mix of art instruction and engaging information, Learn to Draw Forest Animals is the perfect way for children to discover more about their favorite animals, in addition to expressing their artistic side.
Young aspiring artists everywhere will be drawn to the selection of ocean animals included in Learn to Draw Sea Creatures, which includes a variety of popular ocean dwellers, such as the beluga whale, manatee, dolphin, sea lion, orca, and many more. This book opens with brief information for getting started, the tools and materials needed, and some sample drawing exercises to warm up. Young artists-in-training will learn to draw their favorite ocean animals by following the step-by-step instructions in this beautifully illustrated book. Each lesson begins with a basic shape, such as a square, a circle, or an oval, and progresses to a finished colored piece of artwork, making it easy for children to follow along. Along the way, engaging text provides fun and interesting facts about each animal, allowing for an educational, well-rounded drawing experience. Learn to Draw Sea Creatures is the perfect way for children to discover more about their favorite ocean animals, as well as express their artistic side.