Draw with Scribbles and Ink: Draw and paint your own masterpieces!

Scribbles and Ink

by Ethan Long (Illustrator)

What happens when a mouse that loves to paint meets a cat that loves to draw? At first enemies, and then reluctant friends, the two learn to work together and use their wits and art techniques to join forces to create beautiful works of art. Scribbles & Ink inspires children to doodle and draw with their parents and friends, showing that working together with someone different than ourselves can still make great artwork.With step-by-step instructions guiding the two artists to first paint and then draw, children and their parents can work together to create doodled scenes and drawings. Activities include drawing and painting a variety of doodled animals and people, with funny side commentary from the ever-arguing Scribbles the cat and Ink the mouse. Disaster-piece becomes masterpiece with this concealed spiral-bound book with enclosed watercolor paints and colored pencils, teaching children not only about creativity and self-expression, but also about sharing, patience, and working together as a team. As a bonus, two fold-out, removable posters are bound into the back of the book for young artists to create their final masterpieces using the painting and drawing techniques they've learned throughout the book. Chock-full of action and step-by-step illustrations, Scribbles & Ink is a must-have for young artists eager to learn about friendship and the benefits of teamwork.

48 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 2014

About the author

Ethan Long is a popular, award-winning and internationally recognized children's book author and illustrator with over 70 children's books, a Theodor Seuss Geisel Award and an Emmy-nominated television series to his credit. Just about all of his awake time is spent writing stories, drawing pictures and spending time with his family. Since graduating from Ringling College of Art and Design in 1991, Ethan has never stopped evolving, challenging his creative approach with each new project while constantly honing his instantly identifiable style. Born and raised in Central Pennsylvania, his childhood memories serve as inspiration for many of his drawings and stories. He currently lives with his wife and three children in beautiful Orlando, Florida, USA and flip flops seamlessly between being a world famous children's book author and a stay-at-home dad.