Simon flees from a friendly monster with the aid of some drawing pens and a bottle of ink.

A young bear teaches his younger brother how to draw a face by tracing circular objects. Readers can search for the hidden circles throughout the book's artwork. Additional features to aid comprehension include a letter to educators and caregivers, an introduction to the authors and illustrator, a word list, and an activity. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Phonetics Brody is an energetic, peanut-butter-loving,...

Trying to avoid bedtime, Lucy uses her imagination and some crayons to draw a monster to play with.

When Bridget loses the beret that provides her with artistic inspiration like other great artists, she thinks she will never be able to draw again. Includes facts about famous artists and reproductions of some of their paintings.

Emily would like to be able to draw, but her trees look like mashed potatoes and her houses like ketchup bottles until she tries something different.

"No one understands the abstract pictures that Niko draws until a new friend sees the thought and feeling within his shapes and forms"--

Elise Gravel offers readers a sneak peek into her sketchbook, where colorful monsters, imaginary friends, and grumpy things reign supreme.

A young boy who spends most of his time alone in his bedroom makes new friends after the monster in his drawing becomes a monstrous nuisance.

A lonely girl draws a magic door on her bedroom wall and through it escapes into a world where wonder, adventure, and danger abound. Red marker in hand, she creates a boat, a balloon, and a flying carpet that carry her on a spectacular journey toward an uncertain destiny. When she is captured by a sinister emperor, only an act of tremendous courage and kindness can set her free. Can it also lead her home and to her heart's desire?

A first-grader is convinced he can't draw, but when encouraged, demonstrates he can.