Cartooning for Kids! Fairy Tale Fun

Reviewed by: Patti Francis - Pownal Elementary School, Pownal, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: February 6, 2016

Review

Fairy Tale Fun, part of the Cartooning for Kids! series, shows step-by-step instructions for drawing fairy tale characters, including Humpty Dumpty, Prince Charming, the Fairy Godmother and many more. It also includes sections with instructions on how to draw specific features (beards, hair, mouths) and accessories. Garbot, a professional illustrator, has organized this book by creating grouping similar characters together into sections, such as Good Guys and No-so-good guys. He introduces each section and character with an conversational writing style, including helpful hints and suggestions. Garbot's cartoon-like illustrations are colorful, and his step-by-step instructions are clear and easy to follow. Features a Table of Content and a what you will need page. A welcome and fun addition to any library how-to-draw section. Recommended for budding artists, 1st-4th grade.

Cartooning for Kids! series also includes: Mean 'n' Messy Monsters; Crazy, Zany Cartoon Characters; and Furry & Feathered Friends.

Overall Book Score: good