How to Draw Books in Order
Part ofAdam Wallace Books in OrderSee Adam Wallace's How to Draw books in order, with simple summaries, series background, and help choosing the best starting point for young cartoonists.
Last updated: July 6, 2026
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How to Draw books in publication order
16 books
How to Draw a Balloon Kangaroo
by Adam Wallace
2014
A balloon shape becomes a springy cartoon kangaroo through a few easy steps. It is a quick win for young artists who like goofy animals.
How to Draw a Bum Cat
by Adam Wallace
2014
Wallace turns a ridiculous concept into a beginner drawing lesson that kids can actually follow. The step-by-step format keeps the joke going while building confidence.
How to Draw a Dog Bone Bull
by Adam Wallace
2014
A dog bone transforms into a bull in a short drawing lesson built around simple shapes and silly energy. It is quick, friendly, and easy to try again.
How to Draw a Ping Pong Playing, Alien Giraffe
by Adam Wallace
2014
One of Wallace's strangest drawing prompts becomes a surprisingly clear lesson. The joke lands, and the step-by-step structure keeps kids moving.
How to Draw a Rooster Rabbit
by Adam Wallace
2014
A mash-up creature turns into a short cartooning challenge kids can tackle in minutes. The instructions stay simple, rhythmic, and playful.
How to Draw a Skateboard Gorilla
by Adam Wallace
2014
This quick drawing book shows kids how to build a goofy gorilla from simple steps. The fun comes from the absurd idea and the easy rhythm of the lesson.
How to Draw a Submarine Shark
by Adam Wallace
2014
A submarine shape gradually becomes a goofy shark in another quick, rhyming lesson. It is designed to make cartooning feel possible right away.
How to Draw a Treasure Map Lion
by Adam Wallace
2014
A treasure map becomes the starting point for a cartoon lion in this playful mini guide. Short rhymes and simple shapes do the heavy lifting.
How to Draw a Truck Drivin', Dragon Tail Rhino
by Adam Wallace
2014
The title tells you exactly what kind of chaos you are getting. Wallace breaks the strange creature down into easy drawing steps so the silliness never feels hard.
How to Draw a UFO Dog
by Adam Wallace
2014
A simple shape-by-shape lesson turns a UFO into a cartoon dog. The rhyming instructions keep the drawing guide light, silly, and beginner friendly.
How to Draw a Ziggin' and Zaggin' Dragon
by Adam Wallace
2014
This mini drawing guide uses rhyme and motion to build a loose, lively dragon. It is more about fun and confidence than perfect lines.
Rhymes with Art - Learn Cartooning the Fun Way
by Adam Wallace
2014
Wallace teaches cartooning through ten rhyming stories that turn simple shapes into strange animals. It is part drawing lesson, part comedy act, and very easy to follow.
Rhymes with Drawing - More Cartooning the Fun Way
by Adam Wallace
2015
This follow-up drawing guide keeps the same rhyming, step-by-step approach while adding more cartoon creatures to try. It is silly, approachable, and built to boost confidence.
Rhymes with Cartooning
by Adam Wallace
2016
Another step-by-step drawing collection that teaches cartoon creatures through rhyme and story. It is built to make drawing feel playful instead of intimidating.
Rhymes With Sketching
by Adam Wallace
2020
A later how-to-draw collection that teaches cartoon creatures through rhyming, step-by-step lessons. It keeps the pressure low, the jokes silly, and the drawing friendly for beginners.
Draw Incredible Beasts NOW!
by Adam Wallace
2024
A later drawing guide focused on bigger, wilder creatures. Wallace keeps the steps simple while nudging kids toward bolder, more imaginative cartoon monsters and animals.
How to Draw books in chronological order

Rhymes with Art - Learn Cartooning the Fun Way
by Adam Wallace
2014How to Draw, Book 1
How to Draw a UFO Dog
by Adam Wallace
2014How to Draw, Book 2
How to Draw a Skateboard Gorilla
by Adam Wallace
2014How to Draw, Book 3
How to Draw a Bum Cat
by Adam Wallace
2014How to Draw, Book 4
How to Draw a Treasure Map Lion
by Adam Wallace
2014How to Draw, Book 5
How to Draw a Submarine Shark
by Adam Wallace
2014How to Draw, Book 6
How to Draw a Truck Drivin', Dragon Tail Rhino
by Adam Wallace
2014How to Draw, Book 7
How to Draw a Rooster Rabbit
by Adam Wallace
2014How to Draw, Book 8
How to Draw a Balloon Kangaroo
by Adam Wallace
2014How to Draw, Book 9
How to Draw a Ziggin' and Zaggin' Dragon
by Adam Wallace
2014How to Draw, Book 10
How to Draw a Ping Pong Playing, Alien Giraffe
by Adam Wallace
2014How to Draw, Book 11
How to Draw a Dog Bone Bull
by Adam Wallace
2014How to Draw, Book 12
Rhymes with Drawing - More Cartooning the Fun Way
by Adam Wallace
2015How to Draw, Book 13
Rhymes with Cartooning
by Adam Wallace
2016How to Draw, Book 14
Rhymes With Sketching
by Adam Wallace
2020How to Draw, Book 15
Draw Incredible Beasts NOW!
by Adam Wallace
2024How to Draw, Book 16
Series background & context
How to Draw is a little different from Adam Wallace's story series, because the real plot here is confidence. These books are not built around one hero going on an adventure. They are built around the moment a kid looks at a blank page, feels unsure, and then discovers they can actually make something fun.
Wallace makes that process as un-intimidating as possible.
The big idea in the series is that cartooning gets easier when you break it into silly, memorable steps. Instead of formal art-school instructions, Wallace uses rhyme, jokes, and oddball setups. A UFO becomes a dog. A treasure map becomes a lion. A balloon becomes a kangaroo. The lesson slips in through play, which is a smart fit for younger readers who may be interested in drawing but not excited by anything that feels like homework.
The longer books, such as Rhymes with Art - Learn Cartooning the Fun Way and its follow-ups, work almost like workshops in paperback form. They gather multiple creatures together and show kids how a simple line or shape can keep changing until a full cartoon character appears. The shorter spin-off titles zoom in on one creature at a time, which makes them especially good for quick wins.
That quick-win feeling matters.
A lot of children's drawing books quietly assume kids already believe they can do it. Wallace writes for the ones who are not so sure. His instructions are simple, the creatures are absurd on purpose, and the tone is loose enough that perfection never becomes the goal. If your giraffe looks odd or your dragon tail goes crooked, that can feel like part of the joke rather than proof you failed.
The series also fits neatly alongside Wallace's school-visit energy. He has talked often about wanting children to get excited about reading, drawing, and writing, and these books bring all three together. The rhyme keeps the language lively, the visuals show progress fast, and the subject matter is strange enough to spark ideas beyond the page.
So while How to Draw is instructional, it never feels stiff. It feels like being shown a trick by someone who wants you to laugh, try it yourself, and then go off and invent even sillier creatures on your own. That is a very Adam Wallace kind of art lesson.
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