Make room for an idea
Activity books for kids who like making things their own.
Find a creative task for the next art session: trace a character, build a cartoon in steps, copy a grid picture, or invent something from a shape. Explore 88 original titles by subject and activity.
A few ways to begin
Projects from the activity shelf
Look at the task label before choosing a theme. The catalog includes tracing, two drawing lesson formats, a mixed fantasy activity book, and open-ended companions.
Choose how to make the picture
Tracing projects for kidsBegin with a character to follow, then turn the outline into a picture with its own colors. Trace Then Color is intended for ages 3+.Six-step character projectsMake a cartoon through six stages and use the completed drawing as a starting place for decoration or storytelling. Intended for ages 5+.Grid copying challengesObserve each square and reconstruct the picture piece by piece. Draw by Grid is intended for ages 5+.Mixed activities and open-ended promptsExplore fantasy puzzles and coloring, shape inventions, or extra blank space for original work. These three titles serve different needs.
Give the project a favorite subject
Animal-inspired art activitiesUse a familiar creature as the starting subject, or choose an invented animal combination.Prehistoric character activitiesFind a dinosaur cast, with mechanical hybrids available for children who like machines too.Machine and robot art projectsFrom small friendly bots to sci-fi hybrids, choose a character for an invented machine world.Storybook character activitiesMagical animals and fairy-tale figures connect art tasks with imaginative storytelling.Funny creature activity booksPeculiar shapes and comic characters make room for ideas that do not follow nature.Expressions and people projectsInvent a mood or a personality while making a cartoon face or person.October art activity booksChoose a seasonal subject and the tracing or drawing method that suits the artist.Holiday character projectsMake festive cartoons as part of a December art session.
Ten-book lists for an activity plan
Browse by the kind of session you want, from family creature art to a shelf of grid challenges.
10 Activity Books for a First Character Art SessionStart with outlines or approachable subjects when the child is beginning character activities.10 Activity Books for Weekend Cartoon ProjectsA little time at the art table can become a character-building project.10 Activity Books for Square-by-Square ChallengesChoose a reference cartoon and assemble it through its smaller visual parts.
Sample a task before choosing a book
A free character page can help you see whether tracing, coloring, or making a drawing is the activity the child wants today. Our sample page points to the original downloads at FirstArtBooks.
Questions before you choose
Do all these books contain puzzles?
No. Most titles focus on a specific art method. The Mermaids, Unicorns, and Other Cute Stuff Coloring and Activity Book combines art with mazes and word searches.
Which task fits a younger artist?
Trace Then Color carries ages 3+ guidance and starts with an outline. How to Draw and Draw by Grid carry ages 5+ guidance and begin with creating the picture.
How do I purchase a title?
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