Learn To Draw Dreamworks Madagascar

With three widely successful feature films, an award-winning TV series, and the first film to hit the big screen starring the penguins of Madagascar, the animals of the Madagascar franchise have charmed their way into the hearts of audiences everywhere with hilarious adventures escaping from their habitat at the New York Zoo. Now children can recreate all the fun with Learn to Draw DreamWorks Animation's Madagascar, including popular characters such as Alex, Marty, Melman, Gloria, King Julien, and the clever, cunning penguins Skipper, Kowalski, Rico, and Private. The book opens with a brief introduction and an overview of the necessary materials, including drawing exercises for warming up. Each lesson begins with a simple shape before progressing to a finished color artwork, making it easy for beginning artists to follow along. With engaging, easy to follow step-by-step instruction, young artists will learn to bring all of their favorite characters to life directly on their drawing paper. Tips and tricks from professional animators are included on every page, allowing for a well-rounded drawing experience.

Provides step-by-step instructions on how to draw characters from the motion picture "Madagascar."

Presents step-by-step instructions for drawing animals from Dreamworks Kung Fu Panda animals, including such characters as Po, Mr. Ping, and Mei Mei.

With Learn to Draw DreamWorks Animation's Kung Fu Panda, fans of the popular animated series will learn to recreate Po the panda; the Furious Five, including Tigress, Master Shifu, Monkey, and Mantis; as well as Po's fun-loving panda family members introduced in Kung Fu Panda 3. With easy-to-follow, step-by-step instruction created by professional DreamWorks artists and animators, young artists will love learning how to make their favorite characters come to life right on the page of their drawing paper.

The Art of Madagascar 3 provides a fascinating look at the character design, development art, and special effects that make up this stunning CG movie from the artists at DreamWorks Animation. In the third installment of the Madagascar series, Alex the lion, Marty the zebra, Gloria the hippopotamus, and Melman the giraffe set out to return to New York. Dependent on the mechanical know-how of the notorious Penguins, their plan inevitably goes awry, and they find themselves stranded in Monte Carlo, where they join up with a traveling circus by chance. Led by the venerable tiger Vitaly, the animal-centered circus has seen better days. During the course of a tour through Europe that ends in a fabulous big top in the heart of London, Alex, Marty, Gloria, and Melman help Vitaly, Gia the jaguar, and Stefano the sea lion rediscover their passion for show business and reinvent the circus while being chased by the notorius animal control officer, Madame Dubois. A treat for fans of all ages, The Art of Madagascar 3 is a joyous celebration of these lovable characters and the artistry that brought them to life.

A young girl must stop a threat to her magical world in this epic graphic novel from New York Times bestselling author Marjorie Liu and remarkable debut illustrator Teny Issakhanian. Plus don’t miss the spectacular sequel, Wingborn, out in fall 2023! Zuli is extraordinary—she just doesn’t realize it yet. Raised by mystical bird spirits in the branches of the Great Tree, she’s never ventured beyond this safe haven. She’s never had to. Until now. When a sinister force threatens the life-giving magic of the tree, Zuli, along with her guardian owl, Frowly, must get to the root of it. So begins an adventure bigger than anything Zuli could’ve ever imagined—one that will bring her, along with some newfound friends, face-to-face with an ancient dragon, the so-called Witch-Queen, and most surprisingly of all: her true identity. This captivating middle grade graphic novel, the first of a series, is perfect for fans of the Amulet books and the Wings of Fire series. A Junior Library Guild Selection * A New England Book Award Finalist * An ALSC Graphic Novel Selection *

The Art of The Penguins of Madagascar takes a deep dive into the making of the animated film, featuring everything from concept art, character backstories, and design inspirations, to interviews with key animation talent. Offering an exclusive behind-the-scenes peek at the creation of the remarkable film, this must-have book tells the story behind The Penguins of Madagascar.

Tap into the powerfully positive impact of drawing for the whole family with 25 drawing sessions! In March 2020, Mark Kistler received a call that his son's school was going virtual for the remainder of the school year. He began holding daily livestreams, leading half hour drawing sessions for what became hundreds of thousands of kids over two months, giving families a much-needed break from the chaos of the pandemic. Now, Mark brings these stress-relieving, creative outlets to life in 25 original lessons, including: Space Kitty! Dino Ride Parachuting Penguin Singing Shark Ninja Banana—and more! Harnessing the life inspiring and transformative power of the visual arts, Half Hour of Pencil Power brings together parents, educators, and the kids they care for with step-by-step drawing lessons, all of which can be done in a half hour or less. Drawing will help your kid have fun, decrease loneliness, build self-esteem, and increase creativity, and Pencil Power is accessible, imaginative, and oodles of fun for everyone. “Mark Kistler has created a series of wonderful, rewarding and easy (even for me) drawing activities that can help children, teens, and families connect to their inner selves as well as to each other.” --from the Foreword by Jeffrey Bernstein, PhD, author of 10 Days to a Less Defiant Child