Using simple shapes, Ed Emberley shows would-be artists how to draw over 400 things, such as an airplane, anteater, submarine, train, kangaroo, gondola, and much much more! This classic book is packed with cool things that kids-and not a few adults-really want to draw. Easy and fun, the book provides hours of art-full entertainment.
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Ed Emberley is the Caldecott Award-winning author of the popular Drawing Book series, as well as the best-selling Go Away, Big Green Monster! He lives in Ipswich, MA.
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Ed Emberley is the illustrator and author of over 80 books, including the bestselling Go Away, Big Green Monster! and his enormously popular "Drawing Book" series. He has received many awards and accolades, including a Caldecott Honor in 1967 for One Wide River to Cross and a Caldecott Medal in 1968 for Drummer Hoff. Ed Emberley lives in Ipswich, Massachusetts, with his wife, Barbara. You can visit him online at www.edemberley.com.
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81 of 81 people found the following review helpful
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This is a great book for first time drawers, or doodlers of any age. I use this to conduct art classes in cub scouts. I always enjoyed making very tiny drawings in the borders of my notebooks at school, and later as an adult I find myself still doodling during meetings. This book is for those of us who love to doodle. It shows you how to make the coolest little drawings of everything! There are hundreds of people, buildings, vehicles, boats, and animals to draw. And for learning how to draw, there is no better place to start than Ed Emberly! In addition to this book he has the best series of books for learning to draw called "Ed Emberl's Big Green Drawing Book" and he has orange, red, and purple too. He also has the books on specialized items like trains, or animals, but the big books pretty much cover it all along with this one. A perfect set of books for the young artist.
(When these books have been learned, and your artist is thinking of improving their skills they can try Mark Kistler's book next, then move on to books by Jack Hamm if they want to become a real artist someday.)
As an adult, I still love this book. I love it more now that it makes my son so happy that he can draw such neat things as castles, with dragons and knights in 2 minutes! A 5 year old or younger can easily draw many of the items in this book, as well as an doodle fan of any age. I give this my highest reccommendation!
(When these books have been learned, and your artist is thinking of improving their skills they can try Mark Kistler's book next, then move on to books by Jack Hamm if they want to become a real artist someday.)
As an adult, I still love this book. I love it more now that it makes my son so happy that he can draw such neat things as castles, with dragons and knights in 2 minutes! A 5 year old or younger can easily draw many of the items in this book, as well as an doodle fan of any age. I give this my highest reccommendation!
43 of 43 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
"Ed Emberly's Drawing Book: Make a World" really takes me back. From my earliest days in elementary school (early 80's), I remember this book. I did not then, nor do I know, have any appreciable artistic talent. Yet, this book made very common objects, people, and places very easy to draw with a fundamental step-by-step instruction. It gave even the least talented wanna-be artist an outlet for creative production. I simply loved this book. I had it checked out of the school library (with constant renewals) for almost an entire school year until the librarians put their foot down. My parents were kind enough to buy me my own copy, and I carried it with me every day. Even when I wasn't drawing, the setup of the book is creative enough so that a reader can almost come up with their own stories based on the drawings. I have no idea where my old copy of this book is, but you can be sure that I am psyched to buy it again.
31 of 31 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Paperback
I am 13 years old and a pretty decent drawer, and I must say that when I first started drawing from this book I couldn't believe how well Ed Emberley illustrated it. I think that people of all ages can improve their drawing if they take a look at Ed Emberley's fantastic illustrations in this book. With wonderful colors and marvelous illustrations, I would recommend it to anyone.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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Fond Memories ans Creating New Ones
When I was in grade school my favorite pastime was drawing or, doodling really. One year I received this Ed Emberley book for my birthday and I don't think it left my side for... Read more
Published 8 days ago by Noelle
5.0 out of 5 stars
Small but enough.
I had expected a larger book, but it turned out it has many diagrams and you are never bored. Excellent for someone who wants to begin learning the steps to drawing or for new... Read more
Published 14 days ago by Farhad Farzad
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Inspiring and imaginative!
My 7 year old has always loved to draw, and is very good at it. He is obsessed with drawing cars, trains, and trucks, and I thought this would help to expand his world. Read more
Published 1 month ago by J.D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
awesome
My son uses this book all the time and he makes great pictures. The drawings are easy and he can add to them to make them even more interesting.
Published 1 month ago by Tricia Kosmach
4.0 out of 5 stars
Cute!
Its great for doodling and for those with a creative imagination. Its fun and easy. Came fast and had a good price
Published 1 month ago by rachelle camilien
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Ed Emberley's Drawing Book: Make a World
I purchased this for my granddaughter and it gives her step by step how to draw objects, it is easy for her and with practice she gets good at it.
Published 1 month ago by Sunshine
4.0 out of 5 stars
Book review
This was a good book to help make really simple drawings.
Lots and lots of ideas using very basic shapes.
Lots and lots of ideas using very basic shapes.
Published 2 months ago by Marion
5.0 out of 5 stars
My Favorite Drawing Book
This book is amazing for kids, but as an adult, I find it really helpful too. It's such a great quick reference guide to give you a basic shape, and then you can fill in as many... Read more
Published 2 months ago by LoserMLW
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome book
I fondly remember this book from my childhood. I was thrilled to buy this for my son so he could build his drawing skills. Great book for beginners of any age, highly recommend
Published 3 months ago by Amanda Thompson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun and simple to use
I love these books-they are great for kids and adults. I used them with my kids and grandkids. They make it easy for kids to get the idea of shapes forming an image.
Published 3 months ago by Holly Dubrasich
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