2Childhood is an exciting time, during which your budding young artist will constantly be seeing new things and having new experiences. One of the most rewarding experiences as a parent is watching your child react to these experiences and learn valuable skills - teaching them to draw is the perfect way to do this.

Drawing is a valuable talent for any child. It improves their hand-to-eye co-ordination, which is important for many other disciplines - not just art but also writing and learning to play instruments. Through drawing, a child begins to understand the world around them. Without even knowing it, they learn about color, form, perspective and much more.

However, being a good artist doesn't happen overnight, and your child can only learn to draw with the appropriate guidance. That is why this book breaks down the process in simple, child-friendly and easy to follow steps. Often, learning to draw can be frustrating but with clear and fun instructions, you can rest assured that they will enjoy their introduction to the exciting world of art.

Let their imagination run wild Once they have perfected the techniques in this book, their creative juices are sure to be flowing. Practice makes perfect, and with a little help your child will be creating perfect drawings which you can cherish.