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Summer Things: How to Draw Books for Kids Featuring Beach Fun, Summer Camp, Picnics, and More

Author Alli Koch
Paperback
$14.95 US
9.01"W x 8.97"H x 0.38"D   | 12 oz | 20 per carton
On sale Apr 29, 2025 | 80 Pages | 9781963183290
Age 7 and up | Grade 2 & Up

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Fun 5-minute drawing lessons for kids—great for young artists, holiday gifts, birthday gifts, homeschool art lessons, and elementary art classes!

Perfect for budding artists and kids who have never drawn before, this beginner drawing book will teach your kid how to draw fun summer-themed pictures in no time! Author and professional artist Alli Koch's kid-friendly, mini drawing lessons will help your child practice their basic art skills and teach them how to draw with confidence. This book is perfect for kids 7–12, but kids as young as 5 with an interest in art will be able to easily follow along as well. No experience required!

  • Easy-to-Follow Instructions: Simple steps and diagrams from start to finish
  • 40+ Cool Projects: Learn to draw fun summer things, from beach balls and sailboats to sunflowers and fireworks
  • Layflat Binding: Making it easier for kids to keep the book open as they follow along
  • Perforated Pages and Premium Paper: Easily removable pages that are thick and sturdy, and the foil on the cover will catch kids' eyes!
  • 9" x 9" Size: Big pages so your kid has no problem seeing each step
"Alli Koch's How to Draw for Kids book series provides the perfect way for any child to jump-start their interest in all things artistic. Whether forming flowers petal by petal or constructing castles shape by shape, Alli easily simplifies subjects in a way that anyone can truly enjoy. Alli’s genuine passion for nurturing artistic expression is contagious, and each tutorial is filled with more joy than the last! With step-by-step instructions paired with fun tips and tidbits about each subject, Alli’s books are absolutely a must-have for any parent hoping to jump-start their child’s creativity."
—Katy Lipscomb and Tyler Fisher, creative team behind The Artist's Drawing Book

"The step-by-step instructions break down even the most complex illustrations into easy, manageable parts, making learning to draw fun and accessible for kids."
—Megan Roy, illustrator & author

"Alli’s easy to follow step-by-step instructions are approachable and playful—making the entire process a joy!"
—Sarah Simon (@themintgardener), author of Modern Watercolor Botanicals and The Plant Lady
Alli Koch is a city girl at heart, based in Dallas, Texas. She is the hands and heart behind Alli K Design, which is all she has known since college. With persistence and determination, she has turned her canvas crafts into murals, flower doodles into published books, and hanging out with friends sometimes involves recording her podcast, Breakfast with Sis. Alli discovered that creating, inspiring, and teaching others is what makes her thrive. A typical day for Alli includes going to Chick-fil-A, cuddling with her cats, and hanging out at her local plant nursery.

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Fun 5-minute drawing lessons for kids—great for young artists, holiday gifts, birthday gifts, homeschool art lessons, and elementary art classes!

Perfect for budding artists and kids who have never drawn before, this beginner drawing book will teach your kid how to draw fun summer-themed pictures in no time! Author and professional artist Alli Koch's kid-friendly, mini drawing lessons will help your child practice their basic art skills and teach them how to draw with confidence. This book is perfect for kids 7–12, but kids as young as 5 with an interest in art will be able to easily follow along as well. No experience required!

  • Easy-to-Follow Instructions: Simple steps and diagrams from start to finish
  • 40+ Cool Projects: Learn to draw fun summer things, from beach balls and sailboats to sunflowers and fireworks
  • Layflat Binding: Making it easier for kids to keep the book open as they follow along
  • Perforated Pages and Premium Paper: Easily removable pages that are thick and sturdy, and the foil on the cover will catch kids' eyes!
  • 9" x 9" Size: Big pages so your kid has no problem seeing each step

Praise

"Alli Koch's How to Draw for Kids book series provides the perfect way for any child to jump-start their interest in all things artistic. Whether forming flowers petal by petal or constructing castles shape by shape, Alli easily simplifies subjects in a way that anyone can truly enjoy. Alli’s genuine passion for nurturing artistic expression is contagious, and each tutorial is filled with more joy than the last! With step-by-step instructions paired with fun tips and tidbits about each subject, Alli’s books are absolutely a must-have for any parent hoping to jump-start their child’s creativity."
—Katy Lipscomb and Tyler Fisher, creative team behind The Artist's Drawing Book

"The step-by-step instructions break down even the most complex illustrations into easy, manageable parts, making learning to draw fun and accessible for kids."
—Megan Roy, illustrator & author

"Alli’s easy to follow step-by-step instructions are approachable and playful—making the entire process a joy!"
—Sarah Simon (@themintgardener), author of Modern Watercolor Botanicals and The Plant Lady

Author

Alli Koch is a city girl at heart, based in Dallas, Texas. She is the hands and heart behind Alli K Design, which is all she has known since college. With persistence and determination, she has turned her canvas crafts into murals, flower doodles into published books, and hanging out with friends sometimes involves recording her podcast, Breakfast with Sis. Alli discovered that creating, inspiring, and teaching others is what makes her thrive. A typical day for Alli includes going to Chick-fil-A, cuddling with her cats, and hanging out at her local plant nursery.