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Drawing with Children [Paperback]

Mona Brookes
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Jan 11 2002
Now in a revised and expanded edition, this perennial best-seller is the definitive guide for parents and teachers on how to encourage drawing.

Mona Brookes' easy-to-follow, lesson-by-lesson approach to drawing has yielded astounding results with children of all ages and beginning adults. Her unique drawing program has created a revolution in the field of education and a sense of delight and pride among the thousands of students who have learned to draw through her "Monart Method."

This revised edition includes the following new materials:

  • Information on multiple intelligence and the seven ways to learn.
  • An inspirational chapter on helping children with learning problems
  • An integrated-studies chapter, with projects geared for reading, math, science, ESL, multicultural studies, and environmental awareness
  • A sixteen page color insert and hundreds of sample illustrations


This invaluable teaching aid not only guides readers through the basics, but also gives important advice on creating a nurturing environment in which self-expression and creativity can flourish. Both practical and enlightening, Drawing With Children inspires educators and parents to bring out the artist in all of us.

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3.0 out of 5 stars a little too advanced for younger ages... Jun 27 2003
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
I bought this book on the advice that it was appropriate for younger children, but after reading it I am convinced that it will be several years before it is appropriate for my son. It seems to be more a "theory" book than a how-to manual which is what I was led to expect.
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3.0 out of 5 stars The title and canned reviews can fool you. Oct 11 2000
By DEG
Format:Paperback
This book is more about teaching art than teaching kids how to draw. More theory than fun. I rate the book 3 stars rather than higher because there are very few simple to use drawing techniques, the kind of techniques found in the "50 Nifty" and the "How to Draw" series of drawing books featuring simple characters, trucks, airplanes, animals, and monsters that grab kid's imaginations. "Drawing with Children" is more a text for art teachers than for use by classroom teachers, Scout leaders, and parents trying to help kids ages 6 to 11 learn how to draw for fun. I'll be ready for this book in about three years, but I can't start kids at this level.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beyond expectation Jan 28 2005
By Chara
Format:Hardcover
As an artist I was delighted to discover the first edition of this book--and more delighted when the second edition came out, with its inspiring section on teaching children with special needs. The before-and-after illustrations of students' work are most convincing; they're what I usually show people first of all when describing the Monart method to those who aren't familiar with it.

I have used these guidelines in introducing both children and adults to the wonderful world of drawing, which Ms. Brookes clearly shows is available to virtually anyone who wants to learn--not only to those who already have "talent." I especially appreciate her pre-drawn warm-up exercises, and her chart of the five basic line/shape elements that are used in all drawing. Permission is given to photocopy these pages directly from the book; alternatively, one may reproduce them by hand (they're very simple) and then copy the hand-drawn versions.

Some three- and four-year-olds might be able to do the exercises and projects shown here; in fact, Ms. Brookes has samples of work from children as young as this. For teaching school age youngsters and up, however, it is definitely a good choice as a resource. It also works great with adults, who are sometimes more nervous and embarrassed about making mistakes and being laughed at than children. I particularly enjoy seeing adults who decided years ago that they just can't draw, producing lovely works of art after having just a few simple lessons right from "Drawing with Children."

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5.0 out of 5 stars Love it! Love it! Love it!
I am 33 years old and have absolutely no artistic ability - or so I thought. I've always been interested in learning how to draw, but no matter what books I consulted, I still... Read more
Published on Oct 7 2003
5.0 out of 5 stars A great book BUT YOUR CHILD MAY NOT BE READY FOR THIS!
The book is great; HOWEVER, my intelligent six year old was not mature enough for the lessons in this book. Read more
Published on July 21 2000 by "ktraldi"
5.0 out of 5 stars It's Back!
Woo-hoo! "Drawing With Children" is back!

As an elementary art instructor, I used Mona Brookes' "Drawing With Children" with great success. Read more

Published on April 25 2000 by Carol A. Klahn
5.0 out of 5 stars Confidence builder
This is the instruction book to buy if you are an artist who wants to refresh your way of seeing things; if you are an instructor who needs to introduce children to drawing; if you... Read more
Published on April 7 2000 by Ethel M. Powers
5.0 out of 5 stars Anyone can learn to draw!
Haven't yet begun the lessons, but after reading the earlier reviews I can't wait! The ideas in this book make so much sense! Read more
Published on Mar 28 2000 by Barb
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful for teachers & homeschoolers
I decided to teach my children art (ages 5 & 7) during their X-mas break. This book served as the curriculum. It was excellent. Read more
Published on Mar 1 2000 by Beth Rivera
5.0 out of 5 stars A FIRST STEP
This book is wonderful - I was a person who said "I can't draw", but once I sat down with this book and went through the lessons it was so easy. Read more
Published on Oct 4 1999
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful book for young and beginning artists!
Finally a book that outlines techniques, tools, the artists environment and everything in between. The premise of the book is that we are not given the proper tools to excel as... Read more
Published on Sep 20 1998
5.0 out of 5 stars It worked for my children
I've read the book, and both of my children have been taught in their schools by teachers using the Monart method. I am very pleased with the results. Read more
Published on Jun 17 1998
5.0 out of 5 stars Anyone can benefit from this book
This book lays out the basics for the beginner artist; child or parent or teacher.It is easy and pleasant to read. One can work through it easily at one's kitchen table. Read more
Published on Jun 17 1998
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