Best Drawing Books for Kids Who Love Art (2026): 5 Compared

A kid who fills every margin with doodles needs more than blank paper: the best drawing books for kids who love art turn that urge into step-by-step lessons. We compared five drawing books by reading age, grade level, page count and what each description says, so you can match the book to the young artist.

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The picks

#	Product	Shelf Score	Buy
1	Big Book of Drawing by Woo! Jr.	9.8/10	Buy on Amazon
2	Draw Everything by Greene	9.7/10	Buy on Amazon
3	Kids Hub Animals by Jensen	9.6/10	Buy on Amazon
4	Kids Hub Foods by Jensen	9.6/10	Buy on Amazon
5	Magical Things by Koch	9.6/10	Buy on Amazon

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Big Book of Drawing by Woo! Jr.

Woo! Jr. Kids Activities·9.8/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A 224-page collection of 506 step-by-step drawing challenges, from animals to instruments.

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Pros

• 506 drawings with step-by-step lessons
• Covers composition, perspective, shading, texture and color theory
• Reading age 8 - 12 years stated

Cons

• No grade level is stated
• Compiles two earlier books, so check for overlap
• Published in 2021; no newer edition named

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Draw Everything by Greene

Emma Greene·9.7/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A step-by-step drawing book with 300 cute subjects plus practice space, suited to a 6-year-old who likes to draw and color.

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Pros

• 300 drawings is the most step-by-step content here
• Practice space for freehand drawing is included
• Reading age of 6+ years is stated in the listing

Cons

• Reading age is marked as from customers rather than stated by the publisher
• 110 pages of drawing prompts may not suit a child who prefers stories
• Independently published, so no publisher reading guidance is given

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Kids Hub Animals by Jensen

Art for Kids Hub·9.6/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A 96-page family drawing book showing kid and adult versions of every animal.

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Pros

• Shows kid and adult versions of every animal
• Grade level Kindergarten - 4 and reading age 6 - 9 years
• Book 1 of 6 in the Draw With Art For Kids Hub series

Cons

• Reading age marked as from customers only
• 96 pages, less content than the longer picks
• Media tie-in edition from the YouTube channel

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Kids Hub Foods by Jensen

Rob Jensen·9.6/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A 96-page food-themed drawing book with step-by-step lessons for cute foods.

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Pros

• Food-themed lessons from kawaii cakes to silly sushi
• Grade level Kindergarten - 4 and reading age 6 - 8 years
• Book 2 of 6 in the Draw With Art For Kids Hub series

Cons

• Reading age marked as from customers only
• Food themes only; no animals or other subjects
• 96 pages, less content than the longer picks

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Magical Things by Koch

Alli Koch·9.6/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

An 80-page book of 5-minute magical-creature lessons with layflat binding.

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Pros

• 40+ projects with 5-minute lessons
• Layflat binding with perforated pages and premium paper
• Grade level 2 - 3 and reading age 5 - 8 years

Cons

• Reading age marked as from customers only
• Description says 'perfect for kids 7-12', above the stated 5 - 8
• 80 pages, the lowest page count of the five

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More picks to compare

• Art for Kids Hub Halloween by JensenHalloween-themed drawing activities from the Art for Kids Hub series.Check on Amazon
• Art for Kids Advanced Drawing by TempleAdvanced drawing skills for kids who finished the first book.Check on Amazon

Compare the picks

Book details as published on each listing, collected 23 October 2026.

How we scored them

The Shelf Score weighs fit for the reader, contents and edition, value, and the listed reading age or level; four of the five listings state both. How we pick explains the weights.

Scores run from 9.2 to 9.8: each book’s point total is placed on that range, so more points always means a higher score. Reading age or level counts on a list where at least one listing gives one, and a book whose listing gives none then scores zero on it. Where no listing gives one, the score is taken over the other 85 points. Books carry no warranty, so warranty is not scored.

How to choose the best drawing books for kids who love art

Match the reading age to the child

The Woo! Jr. book lists a reading age of 8 – 12 years; the Art for Kids Hub books list 6 – 9 and 6 – 8 years, marked as from customers. Grade levels run from Kindergarten – 4 to 2 – 3.

Decide between lessons and family time

The Woo! Jr. and Magical Things books teach step-by-step technique; the Art for Kids Hub books show kid and adult versions so families draw together. See the drawing books for teens list and the children’s books about art list.

Before you buy

• Three listings mark the reading age as from customers; treat it as a rough guide.
• Page counts run from 80 to 224 pages; one listing states no page count.
• The Art for Kids Hub books are Book 1 and Book 2 of 6.

Frequently Asked Questions

What age is The Big Book of Drawing for?

The listing gives a reading age of 8 – 12 years and an age range of 8 and up.

Which books suit a 6-year-old?

The Art for Kids Hub books list 6 – 9 and 6 – 8 years, marked as from customers, with grade level Kindergarten – 4.

Do any of these teach real technique?

The Woo! Jr. book lists step-by-step lessons in composition, perspective, shading, texture and color theory.

Still deciding? Our top pickBig Book of Drawing by Woo! Jr.

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