Best Selling Books by Walter Foster

Beginning artists will learn to draw their favorite pets step-by-step.

Combining the popular chalk aesthetic with timeless subjects and beautiful art, Chalkboard Shapes is appealing to both kids and their adults. This chunky, interactive book is perfect for little hands, featuring reusable “blackboard” pages, perfect for hours of write-and-wipe entertainment (and learning!). Spreads feature shapes and practice tracing and drawing activities, with colorful original art by beloved children’s illustrator Stephen Barker. The book includes 26 thick pages and 4 pieces of chalk, perfectly sized for little ones’ fingers. Book wipes clean easily, to enjoy again and again.

Describes how to draw dinosaurs and reptiles.

The first book to combine two powerhouse subjects and popular pastimes – bird watching and drawing. In this unique guide, readers will be instructed how to identify and attract over 45 popular species of North American birds, as well as learn how to draw them with step-by-step instructions. Each bird’s profile includes the following information: Range (including range map for each profile) Plumage for both male and female Length (in inches and centimeters) Weight (in pounds and grams) Wingspan (in inches and centimeters) Habitat Food Feeder food to attract Full-color photograph Following each profile, there are complete instructions for drawing the bird with colored pencils. The drawings can begin using the basic outline provide, or by freehand, allowing the book to be used by artists of all skill levels. An overview lesson on colored pencils, including basic color theory concepts and techniques, is included as well. Identify and Draw North American Birds features 47 of the most popular birds found in our backyards as well as along our seashores. It will delight artists and naturalist alike.

The second book in the Walter Foster Collectibles series, How to Draw & Paint Pin-ups & Glamour Girls, hails back to an era when Betty Grable set the standard for female beauty and Bettie Page set the standard for female allure. This extraordinary collection includes original art from several previously published vintage Walter Foster titles, including How to Draw the Figure, Pin-Up Art, the Nude, Oil: Faces & Features, and Dancers in Action. From the quintessential 1920s flapper girl to a pin-up bikini model, artists will learn to draw and paint a range of female subjects and portraits in a variety of media, including pencil, oil, and pastel. With easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and professional tips, this collectible book is a must-have for artists of all levels, particularly those fond of days gone by.

Contains all you need to get started, pencils, paper, crayons, watercolor paints and easy to follow grid paper

Presents step-by-step instructions for drawing favorite characters from Nickelodeon television shows.

This rack design allows the full covers to be visible, with the added attraction that the racks can be filled and viewed from both sides. This antique-white wire rack extends 12 inches from the pegboard and has 2 pockets that allow visibility of one title or two different books. Perfect for displaying next to related craft supplies.

My Big Book of Christmas Coloring, Songs & Activities is filled with holiday games, puzzles, and activities for kids of all ages! From word searches and crossword puzzles to holiday songs and recipes, My Big Book of Christmas Coloring, Songs & Activities is filled with activities for kids of all ages! Packed with 96 pages of holiday-themed projects, this book will keep kids entertained for the twelve days of Christmas and beyond. With tons of bright and colorful illustrations and plenty of Christmas cheer, My Big Book of Christmas Coloring, Songs & Activities is the perfect gift for kids to help build the excitement for the upcoming holiday season.

I Can Draw Sea Creatures & Other Favorite Animals teaches young artists how to draw land and sea animals, including a turtle, shark, whale, bear cub, pony, and more. The book teaches budding artists how to draw almost any animal by starting with a basic shape, such as an oval, a circle, or a triangle, and following along as each step guides to a completed color drawing.

Join the twin genies from the Nick Jr. hit show Shimmer and Shine in crafting paper doll clothes! Nickelodeon’s Shimmer and Shine: Craft and Play includes cute paper doll press-outs, patterned paper, stencils, stickers, and background scenes for imaginative play! First, Shimmer and Shine introduce you the magic of crafting, and then show you how to create clothes with patterned paper, embellish magic carpets with stickers, and use stencils to create other magical items. Once you’ve finished crafting, it’s time to play! Flip to one of the background scene pages, stand the book up, and travel to Zahramay Falls with your punched-out and decorated Shimmer, Shine, Leah, and their adorable pets Tala, Nahal, and Parisa. And you can use the book again later to create even more pretty dresses, shirts, pants, and bows! This 36-page, spiral-bound project book filled with simple instructions, fully illustrated punch-out paper dolls, patterned paper, stencils, and stickers.Nickelodeon’s Shimmer and Shine: Craft and Play is a crafty, imaginative, and playful journey to the magical world of Zahramay Falls.

With Nickelodeon’s Shimmer and Shine: Kitchen Magic, you can learn to cook up some magically tasty treats with the twin genies from the Nick Jr. hit show Shimmer and Shine! All throughout the genie world, there are delicious dishes to make and eat—and Shimmer, Shine, and Leah are ready to try them all! From Rainbow Pizza and Sparkle Cakes to Beautiful Noodles and Bela Beach Coolers, there are tons of tastes to explore. Shimmer, Shine, and Leah’s magical morning begins with a healthy best friends’ brunch, including Egg Cups Divine, Pretty Pet Portraits on toast, a Brrr-eakfast Sundae (a healthy smoothie), and Pizza Pancakes. Then the girls hop on their magical carpet to discover the many tastes of Zahramay Falls: They drink a Bela Beach Cooler, and then taste Zahramay Zucchini Fries and Cheesy Noodle Flowers (made with lasagna noodles) at the Genie Market. They have Gooey Gummy Genie Jelly (fruit juice gummies) as a snack on their way to the Azar Bazaar in Rainbow Zahramay, where they taste Fruit Stripe Delight, Beautiful Noodles (which change color right before your eyes!), and Rainbow Pizza. They join Princess Samira for a tea party, complete with Teenie Tea Sandwiches, Sparkle Cakes, and Cinnamon Tea. The day ends with a super sleepover, where they make Genie Bling Apple Rings for a snack, Fish Stick Tacos for dinner, and Cutie Pies for dessert. You can cook all the yummy foods described in Nickelodeon’s Shimmer and Shine: Kitchen Magic. To start your magical adventure, gather up some cooking supplies and ingredients, and wish up some yummy recipes with Shimmer and Shine! The easy-to-follow recipes in this book will enchant and inspire chefs of all ages. Boom Zahramay!

Featuring all of your favorite characters from the classic Disney movie, including Ariel, Sebastian, Flounder, Ursula, and more.

Oh beautiful for spacious skies . . . and for pages full of information about our great country and the history of how it came to be. Page by page, have fun learning about America and her geography, leaders, and other fun facts. Who says geography and history have to be boring? Look inside and see howMy Learning Adventures: USAmakes learning fun!

Young aspiring artists everywhere will be drawn to the selection of exotic animals included in Learn to Draw Safari Animals, which includes a lion, giraffe, an aardvark, and many more. The book opens with brief information for getting started, the tools and materials needed, and some sample drawing exercises to warm up. Young artists-in-training will learn to draw their favorite safari animals by following the step-by-step instructions in this beautifully illustrated book.

Provides step-by-step instructions on how to draw Tinker Bell and her friends from Pixie Hollow.

Packed with quirky prompts and awesome graphics, our guided memory journals are interactive, visually stimulating, and loads of fun. Women will find these magnificent memoirs irresistible, whether they chronicles the juicy details of dating life or the magic of preparing for matrimony! Provides any modern bride-to-be with an interactive keepsake journal to treasure.