Let’s have some fun drawing a kid reading a book! Get your pencil, marker, and paper ready, and let’s start creating!
First, let’s draw the book. In the middle of your paper, draw two straight lines going down. These lines should be close together. Don’t worry if they’re not perfect; they’re just to help us.
Now, connect the top and bottom of these lines with a curved line to make the book’s binding.
Next, let’s draw the book cover. Draw a curved line from the middle of the top line to the right. Do the same on the left side. Connect the lines at the bottom to finish the cover.
To show the pages, draw a curve from the middle to the left, stopping before the cover. Do the same on the right side. Connect the pages to the cover.
Now, use your marker to draw the hands holding the book. On one side, draw a backwards “C” for the fingers. Above it, draw a curve that goes out and back in to make it look 3D. Add two lines to show the fingers.
Do the same on the other side, but flip the shape to make a “C” or sideways “U.” Draw the curve and add the fingers.
Erase any pencil lines that go through the fingers. Then, trace over the book’s pencil lines with your marker, starting from the hands and going around the book.
Let’s add the kid’s head! Draw a big “U” shape for the head. Make it look like you or someone else if you want!
Add a happy mouth, like a jellybean, with a tongue and teeth. For the eyes, draw two circles with smaller circles inside for highlights. Color the bigger circles.
Now, draw the hair. You can choose a boy or girl hairstyle. Don’t forget the ears on both sides of the head. You can even add earrings!
From the chin, draw two lines down for the neck, connecting them with a curve at the bottom. For the shoulders, draw a curve from the neck to the book pages on both sides.
Add any extra details you like, such as bows or longer hair. Once you’re happy with your drawing, it’s time to color!
Now, color your drawing! You can use the same colors as us or pick your own. You can also draw a background, like a school or your favorite book cover.
Great job! You’ve drawn a kid reading a book. Remember, your drawing is special, so add your own touches. We hope you had fun, and we can’t wait to see what you create!
Book Observation Walk: Take a walk around your home or classroom and look for different types of books. Notice the shapes and sizes of the books you find. Can you find a book with a cover that looks like the one you drew? How are the books similar or different from your drawing? Share your findings with a friend or family member.
Create Your Own Storybook: Use your drawing skills to create a small storybook. Fold a few sheets of paper in half to make a booklet. On the cover, draw a picture of a kid reading a book, just like you learned. Inside, write a short story or draw pictures about your favorite adventure. Share your storybook with the class or your family.
Imagination Station: Think about what the kid in your drawing might be reading. Is it a story about animals, space, or a magical land? Draw a picture of what you imagine is happening in the book. Then, tell a friend or family member about your drawing and the story you created in your mind.
