Drawing Dinosaurs is a fun, accessible, and cool tutorial guide for drawing dinosaurs by Derrick Richards. Portions of the book were previously published as Learn to Draw: Dinosaurs by Jorge Santillan and Sarah Eason. All new material in this edition is by Derrick Richards. Due out 1st Aug 2026 from Rosen Publishing on their PowerKids Press imprint, it's 32 pages and will be available in library binding, hardcover, and ebook formats.
This is a how-to book. The sections and tutorials are grouped thematically and start with the very basic tools & supplies, and tips for getting started. Further chapters build on the skills from the earlier parts and include using color, and step-by-step tutorials.
The
author has a very friendly and encouraging style of writing and the
drawing lessons are not intimidating or difficult in any way. The booklet also
includes some tips and
tricks to get the artist in motion. Scattered throughout are highlighted text boxes with interesting facts about dinosaurs and ancient natural history.
The book seems to be slanted to a mostly younger audience, but there are super cool easy shapes step-by-step to credible drawing for all ages.
It would be a good choice for public or school library acquisition as well as home use. It would also make a lovely gift, perhaps bundled with some
art supplies. Highly recommended for folks who regularly interact with
small children as well to learn to draw something which will delight and
impress the smalls.
Four stars
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher.
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