Book excerpt: Animal lovers and budding artists will love creating their own menagerie of wild animal drawings. Simple, step-by-step instructions are presented through clear text and corresponding images. As readers follow along, they learn to take simple shapes and use them to draw a wide variety of wild animals from the past and present, including elephants, lions, sharks, and even dinosaurs. Colorful, charming illustrations captivate readers while also giving them examples of each finished drawing. After following each series of simple steps, readers will have their own wild works of art to show off to their family and friends!