Ed Emberley's Big Green Drawing Book (Paperback)

~ Edward R Emberley (Author), Rebecca Emberley (Illustrator) "PRATA (PRAY-TEE), AN OLD IRISH NAME FOR THE POTATO..." (more)

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Product Description

Triangles, circles, and other basic shapes are turned into objects ordinary and fantastic, as Ed Emberley gives a series of fun-filled drawing lessons in this "generous compendium of things green."--Publishers Weekly Full color.

About the Author

Ed Emberley is the author of the popular Drawing Book series. He lives in Ipswich, MA.
--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Paperback: 91 pages
• Publisher: LB Kids (October 30, 1979)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0316235962
• ISBN-13: 978-0316235969
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.3 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #273,810 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kids learn the easy way to draw, without the tears!, March 11, 2002

By A Customer

These books are the greatest. I own all of the Emberly books. They are fun for adults and kids alike. You are never too old or young to learn to draw. This book will make you the most hip doodler in school or at work. Ed makes it really easy!
This book is from a series of 4 books from Emberly are the easiest books on drawing there are, period. Anyone young or old can learn to draw some great critters and vehicles from these books. ANYONE! All of his Big Color books are great, (They are a series, each named after a color). This one is famous for the easy way it shows you how to draw step by step a great big green dragon, but it is simple when you do it his way. This book includes a number of fun ideas including Frankenstein, sailboat and trees. He even shows you how to make yours unique rather than a copy of his drawings. You can be the doodle hero of your classroom or office after using this book. He does it simply using very simple steps, lines, and basic shapes to start you off. My favorite in the series would be the Purple Book, but they are all good.
If you want to move up from here and learn the terminology of what you are doing, and really become an accomplished artist, the next step after these are the terrific books by "Jack Hamm". If you just want to have some fun, get this book!

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kids love this series, June 16, 1998

By A Customer

My students love these books. The drawings are simple and easy to follow. Teachers will find it easy to use this book for short directed drawing lessons.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars From sixth-grade to adulthood - the cartoons continue to flow., July 25, 2005

By	Bradley J. Eimer "Eimer" (Ohio) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Way back in the 80's I used to grab this book from our small, quaint library at Steeple Valley Middle School. I renewed the book frequently and would have a mild heart attack when it wasn't available in the library for me to check out.

Edward Emberley, among other artists, put me on the course to my semi-successful cartooning career. In hopes of passing on the cartooning torch, I'm purchasing these books for my two nieces so they can continue to create vast worlds and numerous creatures on a simple notebook.