Draw Cute Things: Shapes, Shadows & Scenes

by Poppy Reed

Ready to move beyond simple outlines? Draw Cute Shapes, Shadows & Scenes gives growing artists ages 6–10 a friendly path from basic sketches to pictures with depth and personality.

Each of the 50 guided lessons starts with familiar shapes, adds details, and introduces a practical drawing skill. The 50 matching practice pages invite children to trace a foundation, try the skill, and make a new drawing of their own.

Young artists will explore pencil pressure and confident lines; spheres, cubes, and cylinders; light direction, highlights, and shadows; textures such as fur, feathers, and scales; expressive animal characters; and simple near-and-far scenes. Projects include a shaded beach ball, a shiny rocket, a playful cat, a little sailboat, and more.

The large 8.5 x 11-inch pages provide room to experiment. A first-sketch page and final drawing adventure help children notice how their skills grow. Pick up a pencil, start with a shape, and see where the next drawing leads!

108 pages, Paperback

Published October 7, 2026