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Drawing With Children: A Creative Method for Adult Beginners, Too [Paperback]

Mona Brookes
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Book Description

June 4, 1996
Now in a revised and expanded edition, this perennial best-seller is the definitive guide for parents and teachers on how to encourage drawing.

Mona Brookes' easy-to-follow, lesson-by-lesson approach to drawing has yielded astounding results with children of all ages and beginning adults. Her unique drawing program has created a revolution in the field of education and a sense of delight and pride among the thousands of students who have learned to draw through her "Monart Method."

This revised edition includes the following new materials:

  • Information on multiple intelligence and the seven ways to learn.
  • An inspirational chapter on helping children with learning problems
  • An integrated-studies chapter, with projects geared for reading, math, science, ESL, multicultural studies, and environmental awareness
  • A sixteen page color insert and hundreds of sample illustrations


This invaluable teaching aid not only guides readers through the basics, but also gives important advice on creating a nurturing environment in which self-expression and creativity can flourish. Both practical and enlightening, Drawing With Children inspires educators and parents to bring out the artist in all of us.

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Product Details

  • Paperback: 304 pages
  • Publisher: J P Tarcher; REV SUB edition (June 4, 1996)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0874778271
  • ISBN-13: 978-0874778274
  • Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 0.8 x 9.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (66 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,855 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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I xeroxed the exercises (as instructed in the book), my kids were focused during the lessons. Beth Rivera  |  25 reviewers made a similar statement
Thank you Mona for Monart! K. E. Farmer  |  5 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
259 of 260 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Unleash the Artist In You August 24, 2004
Format:Paperback
I don't understand why some reviewers felt that this does not teach you how to draw. If you're looking for a book with a bunch of patterns to follow to draw specific subjects, then this book isn't for you. It is NOT a book to give to your child and say "Here's an art book for you." It is written for adults who will be working with children...or who want to learn how to draw themselves.

What this book teaches is a universal *method* which you can apply to *anything* you try to draw - once you learn the method and principles, you can draw anything you set your mind to!

I got this book because I homeschool, and my daughter was showing signs of artistic ability at an early age - and I barely passed art class in school. I was lucky to get Cs or Bs for grades; I had no "natural" talent (and all my art teachers only seemed to have time for the talented students - the bright stars of the class, and the rest of us just floundered) I too grew up thinking that it was a natural talent, not a developed skill. I got this book because I didn't want my daughter's art progress to be hindered by my "lack of talent."

This book lit a fire within me and I thought - can I really draw too? I remember wishing I could draw - I had great things visualized in my mind but could never get them on paper - my drawings were worse than my three year old's!

Well, this book did NOT disappoint. I have seen amazing progress in my work and believe in myself now. I have made a beatiful pencil sketch of my husband and also one of Pierce Brosnan - as well as some landscapes and still life compositions. This book only delves into the basics - I got insights on shading from some artist friends of mine...I think the more complex concepts are covered in the Drawing with Teens book by the same author.

In conclusion - if you're looking for a self-guided book to hand to your child - this is not it. If you are looking for a catalogue of drawings to mimic, this is not it.

If you secretly wished you could draw, but think you can't, or if you want to learn how to help your child draw - this is the book for you. I have had this book for three years love it. I am considering replacing it because I've used it so much it's falling apart!
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107 of 107 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful for teachers & homeschoolers February 29, 2000
Format:Paperback
I decided to teach my children art (ages 5 & 7) during their X-mas break. This book served as the curriculum. It was excellent. I xeroxed the exercises (as instructed in the book), my kids were focused during the lessons. After a total of 6 hours of instruction... they are very good drawers. They have developed their spatial awareness, which was my aim. "Drawing with Children" and its 8 basic shapes methodology is excellent for anyone who wants to teach or learn art in a school or home environment. Especially if the teacher is not a practicing artist.
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120 of 121 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars It's Back! April 24, 2000
Format:Paperback
Woo-hoo! "Drawing With Children" is back!

As an elementary art instructor, I used Mona Brookes' "Drawing With Children" with great success. My students' drawings entered a new dimension when I began to use this mimetic method of art instruction to help them identify, and then draw, what we called "drawing Legos:" the little pieces that can be combined to make a whole object.

While this method may be viewed as limiting creativity, I believe that it offers an important, foundational tool for anyone who is learning to see things as an artist sees them. Just as a pianist must learn the scales before he can play Beethoven, I believe that it is only with such an artistic foundation in place that students are able to truly express what they are trying to communicate through their art.

As a university instructor training future art teachers, I am glad to be able to pass on this gem of a book to my students, who will train a new generation of children to see as the artist sees.

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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Great encouragement
This book is full of encouragement and suggestions as to how to motivate and encourage your students to create and develop your enjoyment and success in your artistic endeavors.
Published 25 days ago by Lady Marie
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for teaching art---adults, children, or self!!!
Mona Brooks teaches the artist to SEE as an artist!!!The exercises are simple,easy, and develop eye-hand coordination. An unusual approach that rewards quickly.
Published 1 month ago by Fannie Patterson
5.0 out of 5 stars Debunks the belief that young children shouldn't be formally...
My son is 5 years old, and for 2 years now he's enjoyed drawing more than any other activity. I am NOT an artist, so when he asks me in frustration, "Mommy, how do you draw... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Carol Cox
5.0 out of 5 stars great
This book is a great resource for me as an art teacher. I found myself suddenly teaching younger students and this has helped so much.
Published 2 months ago by artlady
2.0 out of 5 stars More words than instruction
This book wasn't what I was expecting. I wanted something with step-by-step instructions and demonstrations. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Lysh
5.0 out of 5 stars Drawing with children
I teach children to draw so it is valuable. The instructions are clear and easily understood by any drawing student. It was good for me to review.
Published 3 months ago by Azalee E. Tatum
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!
I purchased this book originally back in my first year of teaching, 1988. The improvements to this current edition is wonderful. Read more
Published 3 months ago by M. H.
3.0 out of 5 stars It's good, not great
I heard great reviews about this, but it didn't help as much as I'd hoped. There is a lot to read, but not a lot of practical advice for the very early drawer. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Chelsey M. Kayse
5.0 out of 5 stars Art
Great book to teach detailed art without having a degree or even a lot of experience. Very detailed on how to teach your child how to work with lines and shapes to make art.
Published 4 months ago by Kelly Osorio
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
My daughters (3 and 5) love to doodle but were not confident about drawing specific things, like animals, people, etc. Read more
Published 5 months ago by M. Aungst
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