Archives: Walter Foster Jr. Books

Use the included tracing paper, step-by-step drawing exercises, and practice pages to learn to draw your favorite characters from the Hundred Acre Wood, including Winnie the Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, Eeyore, and more!
 
Learn to Draw Disney Winnie the Pooh is a 64-page, spiral-bound book that shows beginning artists how to draw the lovable characters of the Hundred Acre Wood. After an introduction to art tools and materials, there is an overview of how to use the book. Then the real fun begins! You'll find easy-to-follow drawing projects for Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Piglet, Eeyore, Kanga, Roo, Rabbit, Owl, and Christopher Robin.
 
Three different learning methods make learning to draw easy: tracing, the grid drawing method, and the basic shapes method. The basic shapes method transforms a seemingly challenging drawing exercise into a series of simple steps, beginning with basic shapes. Each step builds upon the last and, before you know it, you have a finished drawing of a hungry, honey-loving stuffed bear!
 
This book includes tracing paper to accompany the tracing projects, practice grids to draw on, and practice pages after each basic shapes project. Use these included practice pages to get started directly in the book. All you need is a pencil!
 
With step-by-step instruction, professional Disney artist tips, and bonus character biographies and fun facts,Learn to Draw Disney Winnie the Pooh provides countless hours of artistic fun for Winnie the Pooh fans of all ages and skill levels. So grab your drawing pencils and get ready for an artistic adventure with Christopher Robin and his stuffed animals in the Hundred Acre Wood!

With How to Draw Dinosaurs, young artists learn to bring these incredible creatures to life, guided by realistic illustrations and step-by-step instructions for 20 different dinosaur species. Fascinating facts throughout provide inspiration and learning opportunities.

The book opens with a brief description of how to get started, using basic drawing tools. Each drawing lesson begins with a basic shape and progresses, step by step, to a finished piece of artwork, making it easy to follow along. Children will be enthralled by the life-like depiction of each dinosaur accompanied by incredible facts about its weight, size, diet, and appearance.

Kids will enjoy the 32 pages of drawing instruction for a variety of dinosaurs, including:

  • Tyrannosaurus rex
  • Stegosaurus
  • Triceratops
  • Velociraptor
  • Pteranodon
  • Brachiosaurus
  • Iguanadon

With a mix of art instruction and fun trivia, How to Draw Dinosaurs is the perfect way for children to discover more about their favorite dinosaurs, in addition to developing their artistic talents.

Also available from the Learn to Draw series: How to Draw Cats & Kittens, How to Draw Animal Friends, How to Draw Dogs & Puppies, How to Draw Horses & Ponies, How to Draw Sea Creatures, and How to Draw Zoo Animals.

Few artistic subjects can compete with the vibrant, colorful splendor of the ocean and its inhabitants. Now kids can learn to re-create their own underwater world with How to Draw Sea Creatures, where they’ll find easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for drawing 20 different aquatic creatures of all shapes and sizes.

Starting with basic shapes and following through, step by step, to finished illustrations, kids will learn to draw a variety of ocean animals, including:

  • Octopus
  • Sea horse
  • Dolphin
  • Shark
  • Puffer fish
  • Sea star
  • Humpback Whale
  • Sea otter
  • Clown fish
  • and many more!

Fascinating facts about the featured animals provide additional inspiration and learning opportunities along the way.

With How to Draw Sea Creatures, kids will soon be rendering their own astounding aquatic world!

Also available from the Learn to Draw series: How to Draw Cats & Kittens, How to Draw Dinosaurs, How to Draw Dogs & Puppies, How to Draw Horses & Ponies, How to Draw Animal Friends, and How to Draw Zoo Animals.

Learning to draw doesn’t get more exciting than this! Young artists will revel in the variety of explosive drawing subjects featured in How to Draw Military Machines, including a twin-engine attack helicopter, a guided missile submarine, F-16 fighter jet, B-52 bomber, and more.

Each drawing lesson starts with a basic shape, such as a rectangle or oval, and then progresses step by step to a realistic rendering of the featured subject, including a color final. Engaging text tells a little bit about each subject, while fun facts about these impressive military machines educate children as they draw for an enjoyable, well-rounded artistic experience.

Kids will enjoy the 32 pages of drawing instructions for a variety of super-powered vehicles, including:

  • Twin-engine attack helicopter
  • B-52 bomber
  • M1 Abrams battle tank
  • Stealth fighter jet
  • F-14
  • F-16
  • Guided missile submarine
  • M36 tank destroyer 
  • Nuclear-powered supercarrier
  • and more! 

Just start with the basic shapes and follow the illustrated examples—you'll be creating you own masterpieces in no time!

With How to Draw Zoo Animals, young artists learn to bring their favorite creatures to life, guided by realistic illustrations and step-by-step instructions for 20 different animals found at the zoo.

Now anyone can learn to draw realistic animals! Simple step-by-step instructions make it fun and easy to draw a lifelike animals, including:

  • Panda bear
  • Giraffe
  • Elephant
  • Tiger
  • Cheetah
  • Toucan
  • Hippopotamus
  • Kangaroo
  • Orangutan
  • Zebra
  • and more!

Each drawing lesson begins with a basic shape and progresses, step by step, to a finished piece of artwork, making it easy to follow along. Trivia, fun facts, and the conservation status for each animal provide inspiration and additional learning opportunities.  

Just start with basic shapes and follow the illustrated examples—you'll be creating your own amazing masterpieces in no time at all.

Also available from the Learn to Draw series: How to Draw Cats & Kittens, How to Draw Dinosaurs, How to Draw Dogs & Puppies, How to Draw Horses & Ponies, How to Draw Sea Creatures, and How to Draw Animal Friends.
 

How to Draw Animal Friends provides all the information kids need to begin creating inspired drawings of all their favorite family pets, including step-by-step instructions and fun animal facts.

Aspiring artists begin each drawing with basic shapes, then follow the instructions, step by step, to finish with a realistic rendering of an animal. They’ll also discover fun facts about the featured animals along the way.

Among the 20 animal friends:

  • Cat
  • Dog
  • Guinea pig
  • Snake
  • Turtle
  • Fish
  • Bunny
  • Frog
  • Ferret
  • Iguana

With How to Draw Animal Friends, budding artists will be drawing masterpieces of their favorite pet animals in no time at all!

Also available from the Learn to Draw series: How to Draw Cats & Kittens, How to Draw Dinosaurs, How to Draw Dogs & Puppies, How to Draw Horses & Ponies, How to Draw Sea Creatures, and How to Draw Zoo Animals.

With How to Draw Horses & Ponies, young artists learn to bring these sweet and majestic animals to life, guided by realistic illustrations and step-by-step instructions for 20 different breeds.

Simple instructions make it fun and easy to draw lifelike horses and ponies. Each drawing lesson begins with a basic shape and progresses, step by step, to a finished piece of artwork, making it easy to follow along. Information about the breeds and fun facts provide inspiration and additional learning opportunities.

The breeds include:

  • Hanoverian foal
  • Pinto
  • Welsh Mountain Pony
  • Clydesdale
  • Arabian
  • American Saddlebred
  • Thoroughbred
  • Friesian
  • Shetland Pony
  • Andalusian
  • And more!

Just start with a few ovals, circles, and triangles and follow the illustrated steps—you'll be creating you own amazing masterpieces in no time at all!

Also available from the Learn to Draw series: How to Draw Cats & Kittens, How to Draw Dinosaurs, How to Draw Dogs & Puppies, How to Draw Animal Friends, How to Draw Sea Creatures, and How to Draw Zoo Animals.

Learn the secrets to drawing realistic dogs and puppies through step-by-step projects, focusing on techniques specific to drawing canines, from creating a variety of fur types and features to achieving accurate proportions. Facts and trivia add to the fun and learning along the way.

​How to Draw Dogs & Puppies is perfect for beginning artists who want to draw their best friends—the ones with four paws and fur, that is! The step-by-step projects showcase 20 popular dog breeds, including:

  • Golden Retriever
  • Pug
  • Pomeranian
  • Dachshund
  • Beagle
  • Siberian Husky
  • German Shepherd
  • Great Dane
  • Chihuahua
  • And more beautiful dogs and puppies!

Beginning with a basic shape, young artists proceed step by step to a final piece of color artwork. Following the simple prompts, children will make beautiful renderings of their favorite canines; and with the featured fun facts, have more things to love about them!

Also available from the Learn to Draw series: How to Draw Cats & Kittens, How to Draw Dinosaurs, How to Draw Animal Friends, How to Draw Horses & Ponies, How to Draw Sea Creatures, and How to Draw Zoo Animals.

Drawing is the cat’s meow! With the easy step-by-step instructions and full-color illustrations, any cat lover can learn to draw 20 different lifelike kitties of all shapes and sizes.

As kids follow along with the clear illustrations, they’ll learn to develop their drawings from basic shapes to finished masterpieces. And fun facts about the featured breeds add extra entertainment value.

The step-by-step projects showcase 20 popular cat breeds, including:

  • Persian
  • Egyptian Mau
  • British Shorthair
  • Maine Coon
  • Ragdoll
  • Russian Blue
  • American Curl
  • Norwegian Forest
  • Siamese
  • Sphynx

With How to Draw Cats & Kittens, kids will be drawing their own cattery full of cats and kittens in no time at all!

Also available from the Learn to Draw series: How to Animal Friends, How to Draw Dinosaurs, How to Draw Dogs & Puppies, How to Draw Horses & Ponies, How to Draw Sea Creatures, and How to Draw Zoo Animals.

ABC What Can He Be? presents a wonderful world full of possibilities—from Astronaut to Zoo Veterinarian and everything in between.

“This positive compendium of possibilities should encourage children to embrace their paths, wherever they lead.” — Kirkus Reviews


Whether they’re fascinated by construction sites, vehicles, teaching, dancing, music, books, or any other thing, boys can grow up to be whatever they want! ABC What Can He Be? presents a whole alphabet full of exciting, thoughtful, and wonderful things boys can do, including environmental engineering, fashion design, carpentry, quantum physics, and yoga instruction. This book shows that there are no limits to what boys can pursue.

Talented illustrator Jessie Ford of Sugar Snap Studio pairs engaging, inspiring illustrations with 26 different career possibilities and empowering text, highlighting careers that are fun, challenging, and impactful. Young readers will learn their ABCs and discover a diverse range of exciting options for their future through this fun family read.

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 titles in this series include:

  • ABC What Can She Be?
    ABC What Can I Be? 
  • ABC Let’s Celebrate You & Me 
  • ABC Everyday Heroes Like Me