Book Review: Usborne’s “I Can Draw Animals”

If you are having a hard time incorporating art into your daily lesson plans, then you may want to check out “I can Draw Animals” by Usborne Publishers. The book is simply written for kids of all ages, so that even the youngest kids can have fun with art.

Skills Needed
The skills needed to use the book to draw are very simple. If your child can draw basic shapes, such as circles and triangles, then he or she can use I Can Draw Animals as part of their daily art lessons. I Can Draw Animals is very colorful, making it an excellent choice for kids who want to use their imagination when completing their art lessons.

I Can Draw Animals also provides kids with an opportunity to use their imagination with drawing, since the instructions are open ended and advises kids to “draw more patterns” rather than to simply follow the instructions given.

Supplies
All that you need to use Usborne’s I Can Draw Animals is a fresh supply of paper and crayons, colored pencils or markers. The book gives you step by step instructions on how to draw your favorite animals, such as turtles, puppies and cats so that even small kids can join in on the fun.
You can also use I Can Draw Animals to be more creative, if you wish. Including art supplies such as plastic eyes, sheets of colored foam and cotton balls are all great ways to make this simple art book come alive for your children.

Benefits of Using “I Can Draw Animals”
Since Usborne’s I Can Draw Animals is written for kids ages three and up, the book give simple instructions that can be followed easily for most kids. Being able to draw animals is an awesome accomplishment for kids, especially younger kids who may have doubted their artistic ability.

Being able to successfully follow directions without help will give your child a sense of accomplishment that he or she may not have had before, and entice them to begin working toward being a more independent learner in the future.

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