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Cover of Trace Your Hand & Draw Farm Animals Learn to draw 22 different farm animals using your hands! (Drawing with Your Hand)...

Trace Your Hand & Draw Farm Animals Learn to draw 22 different farm animals using your hands! (Drawing with Your Hand)...

by Maite Balart

Book Details

Publisher:Walter Foster Jr.
Published:2016-10-17
Pages:51
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1633221741

Reading Info

Age Range:4-10

About This Book

Presents step-by-step instructions for drawing twenty-two farm animals using handprints as their foundation.

Our Review

This drawing guide transforms children's handprints into a charming menagerie of farm animals, from fluffy sheep to curious pigs. Each of the twenty-two projects uses the simple shape of a traced hand as the creative foundation, making the artistic process accessible and unintimidating for young artists. The step-by-step instructions are clearly illustrated, allowing children to independently follow along as they add details to transform their hand outline into a complete animal character. This hands-on approach not only teaches drawing skills but also builds confidence in artistic abilities through a method that feels more like playful discovery than formal instruction.

What distinguishes this art book is how it cleverly anchors creativity in a familiar physical activity that children already loveβ€”making handprints. The farm animal theme provides immediate recognition and engagement, while the consistent handprint foundation creates a reassuring structure that encourages experimentation. Young children developing fine motor skills will find the tracing and decorating process satisfying, while slightly older kids can focus on adding more intricate details to their animal creations. The final result is a collection of personalized artwork that celebrates each child's unique hand shape, making this both an educational drawing resource and a memorable creative experience.

Themes

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Juvenile Nonfiction