Frequently Asked Questions

Chunky Badger is a children's book brand dedicated to making drawing fun, easy, and screen-free. Our how to draw books use a unique "6 simple steps" method that breaks down every animal into easy-to-follow shapes — no artistic experience needed!

Our books are designed for children aged 4–9. They're perfect for beginners, budding artists, and parents looking for kids how to draw books for creative, screen-free activities.

Every animal in our books is broken down into 6 visual steps:

• Steps 1–2: Start with basic shapes like circles and ovals to form the head and body.
• Steps 3–4: Add primary features like legs, ears, and tails.
• Step 5: Add finer details like eyes, mouth, spots, or fur.
• Step 6: Shows the finished, fully coloured animal for inspiration!

No reading is required — it's all visual, so children can follow along independently.

The book features over 45 British animals across three habitats:

• 🌿 In the Garden: Cat, dog, bee, snail, frog, rabbit, butterfly and more.
• 🌾 A Trip to the Countryside: Horse, owl, fox, sheep, hedgehog, cow, badger, pig, highland cow and more.
• 🌊 By the Water: Swan, duck, otter, puffin, crab, seal, dolphin and more.

Just the basics! All you need is:

• ✏️ Pencil
• 🧹 Eraser
• 🔧 Sharpener
• 🎨 Coloured pencils or markers

That's it — no special art supplies required!

Yes! Every animal has a dedicated "draw and colour" practice box right next to the step-by-step guide. Your child can practice straight away without needing a separate sketchbook.

Not at all! The 6 simple steps method is entirely visual — each step is shown as a drawing, not written instructions. Children of all ages can follow along independently.

Our how to draw animals book for kids, Learn to Draw: British Animals, is available on Amazon.

Yes! We're busy in the studio creating the next collection of Learn to Draw books. Coming soon: Australian Animals, African Animals, Dinosaurs, and our next how to draw wildlife book for kids!

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