Draw Write Now, Book 7: Animals of the World, Forest Animals

Draw Write Now #7

by Marie Hablitzel, Kim Stitzer

Beginning drawing and writing lessons for children ages five to ten. BOOK 7 focuses on forest animals of the world -- tropical and temperate. The books are simple enough for a young child to do independently, but a teacher or parent may present the lessons. Each drawing lesson includes a colorful picture and step-by-step instructions, while the writing lesson includes four simple handwritten sentences. The teacher or parent may introduce letter formation or have the children copy the sentences for handwriting practice, or use the lessons as a springboard for creative writing or report writing. Developed by an elementary school teacher and co-authored by her daughter. A brief list of the 21 lessons in the book includes chimpanzee, leopard, alligator, toucan, grizzly bear, fox, porcupine, moose, kangaroo, platypus and koala.

Genres: Nonfiction, Art

64 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2000

Reviews

[J. Boo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book 7 in an interesting combo drawing - handwriting - copywork curriculum.

Found a cheap used copy at a thrift store and brought it home for the collection, with no real plans to make use of it. However, DS2 (6) picked it up on his own and spontaneously did a couple of the exercises (including the copywork).

Here's his alligator:



A textbook that gets a child to do something of his own free will can't get less than four stars from me.

[Heidi · Rating 5 out of 5]

How did I forget about this series from oldest kid to the next?! I love these-great for creative writing, handwriting and drawing alll in one