Archives: Walter Foster Jr. Books
What tall tales happen under the sea? Sticker Stories: Under the Sea Escapades gives kids a chance to tell these stories themselves! This unique activity book features fun story prompts and colorful scenes to complete. With more than 150 stickers and some simple step-by-step drawing lessons to make the different under-the-sea scenes, this interactive book provides hours of entertainment.
Grab some drawing paper, pencils, an eraser, crayons, a copy of Sticker Stories: Under the Sea Escapades, and some imagination, and encourage your child to make underwater scenes! First children will fill the story pages with stickers to complete the scenes. After that, they can follow the simple steps to practice drawing on their own paper. This book shows how to draw a whale, a sea turtle, a starfish, a jellyfish, a puffer fish, a sea lion, a crab, a yellow fish, and a pink fish. Kids will then combine stickers and drawings on the scene page near the end to make their own sea escapades!
Nila Aye's cheerful, retro-modern illustrations and simple step-by-step art instruction inspire kids to use their imaginations to tell their own stories and learn to draw, too. The simple prompts and colorful stickers will have young creative types telling tall tales and learning to draw in no time. It’s the perfect jump-start into storytelling and drawing for young authors and artists!
A 2018 Notable Poetry Book for Children (National Council of Teachers of English)
Discover the poetry of Carl Sandburg in Poetry for Kids: Carl Sandburg. Carefully chosen for kids, these 35 poems are presented, illustrated, and explained by an expert.
There is no better time to introduce children to poetry and literature than during their formative years. That is why professor and scholar Kate Benzel has used her wealth of experience to carefully curate 35 of Carl Sandburg's luminary poems into one collection that is specially designed for children.
In Poetry for Kids: Carl Sandburg you'll find many classics, some of which you may remember from your childhood, including "Young Bullfrogs," "Shenandoah", "Jazz Fantasia", "Fog", and 31 more of Sandburg's favorite and most accessible works. Accompanying the words are beautifully illustrated scenes by award-winning illustrator Robert Crawford. This gentle introduction includes commentary, definitions of key words, and an introduction to the poet's life, plus a final synopsis of the author's interpretation of the pieces.
With ABC The World & Me, take a journey to 26 amazing places all over the globe—from A to Z!
There are so many wondrous places to see and wonderful people to meet. From the long, winding Amazon River, to a bustling city like Baku, to the ancient pyramids of Chichen Itza, to thousands of other locations, people can live in and visit the most amazing places, from A to Z!
ABC The World & Me presents a whole alphabet of places! This book shows that there are so many things to appreciate about our world, including natural wonders like the Grand Canyon and Victoria Falls on the Zambezi River, as well as human-constructed marvels like the Eiffel Tower and the Taj Mahal.
Pairing a place with each letter of the alphabet, ABC The World & Me features colorful illustrations, as well as text that gets kids thinking not only about where they are in the world but also their connection to all the other people in it. A fun read for the whole family, this book is perfect for teaching toddlers their ABCs while inspiring a curiosity about the world we live in.
With endearing illustrations and mindful concepts, the ABC for Me series pairs each letter of the alphabet with words that promote big dreams and healthy living. Explore even more possibilities with ABC for Me:
- ABC Yoga
- ABC Love
- ABC Mindful Me
- ABC Earth-Friendly & Me
Any dog-loving kid is sure to have a tail-wagging good time completing the pooch-inspired activities in this I Love Dogs! Activity Book. Inside, learn how to draw an array of favorite dog breeds by following easy, step-by-step instructions, increase your canine know-how with fun-fact trivia cards, answer entertaining doggy diary prompts, learn how to make dog treats, and do so much more!
First learn the dog breeds in the Herding Group, Terrier Group, Sporting Group, Non-Sporting Group, Hound Group, Working Group, and the Toy Group. Then follow the step-by-step drawing projects to draw and color the following dogs:
- Great Dane
- Akita puppy
- Chihuahua
- Siberian Husky
- Pomeranian
- Parson Russell Terrier puppy
- Golden Retriever puppy
- Dachshund
- Dalmatian puppy
- Beagle
- Scottish Terrier
- Italian Greyhound
- Pug puppy
- English Springer Spaniel
Then get out the scissors and glue for some dog crafts! Or skip forward to play dog-themed games, including a dog trivia quiz, a word search, a maze, and a crossword puzzle. Also enjoy the many other activities in this 112-page book, including a dog diary, sticker sheets,postcards to mail a friend, and paper dog dolls to play with. Sure to provide hours of fun, I Love Dogs! Activity Book is a must-have for all dog-loving kids!
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.
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.
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.