All the Animals: How to Draw Books for Kids with Dogs, Cats, Lions, Dolphins, and More

Help your child learn how to draw animals in just 5 minutes!

All the Animals is a beginner-friendly drawing book for kids ages 7–12. With simple, step-by-step lessons from professional artist Alli Koch, young artists can draw dogs, cats, lions, dolphins, and dozens of other favorite animals—no experience required. Younger children ages 5 and up can also enjoy the activities with guidance.

Looking for a creative gift for a child who loves animals or art? This screen-free activity book makes a thoughtful birthday, holiday, Christmas, or “just because” gift for boys and girls. It’s also ideal for homeschool art lessons, elementary classrooms, quiet time, and family activities.

Inside this how-to-draw book, kids will find:
• 40+ animal drawing projects featuring creatures from the farm, forest, jungle, and sea
• Quick 5-minute lessons that keep young artists engaged
• Easy step-by-step instructions with clear illustrations from start to finish
• Beginner-friendly activities that help children build skills and drawing confidence
• Layflat binding so pages stay open while kids draw
• Spiral binding and premium paper: Thick and sturdy pages with a spiral binding makes it easier for kids to keep the book open as they follow along
• Large 9-by-9-inch pages that make every step easy to see

Give a young artist the confidence to create—and a fun collection of animal drawings they’ll be proud to share!

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs