(3) 4-6 Art for Kids series. Materials; directions for drawing people, animals, and objects; the difference between gag cartoons, comic strips, and comic books, plus a section on writing humor are all covered in this clear introduction to the art of cartooning. Though it may not answer all questions, the upbeat tone, creative exercises, and lots of example illustrations will inspire budding artists. Ind.

Reviewer: Mark Adam

(3) 4-6 Art for Kids series. Starting with important ground rules, such as "there's really no messing up" and "practice," Temple encourages young artists to identify simple shapes and lines within objects. She then provides guidelines for shading, proportions, and perspective to draw things such as landscapes, people, and imaginary pictures. Although she doesn't include examples of children's drawings, her exercises and activities will encourage experimentation. Ind.

Reviewer: Patricia Riley