About this Book Get your pencils ready! Have you always wished you could draw cartoon people? Professional artist Tom LaBaff shows you how in 4 easy steps! Then use your drawings to illustrate your very own story. A great way to combine art and writing! "These books are a fantastic entry into the world of drawing for a person of any age!" –Matthew Sochocki, MFA, Series Consultant About the Illustrator and the Author TOM LaBAFF has illustrated over fifty children's books and has worked on many animated feature films, including The Lion King. STEPHANIE LaBAFF has her MS in elementary education. They live in Florida with their two animated children. Contents Cover About this Book Title Page Getting Started Follow the 4 Steps Cartoon People Chip Coach Policeman Superfan Fred Cheesehead Frannie Harry Joey Peanut Terry Ticket Taker Waterboy Duke Mascot Archer Amy Duncan Mega Meg Fishhook Frank Lax Larry Ninja Conehead Objects Football Popcorn Trophy Faces Worried Laughing Sleepy Thrilled Angry How to Write a Story in 5 Easy Steps Write a Story in 5 Easy Steps Step 1: Prewriting Cartoon Story Starters Step 2: Writing Step 3: Editing Step 4: Proofreading Storyboarding Step 5: Publishing Your Book Simple book Folded book Hardcover book Bound book Digital book Our Story Trophy Trouble Further Reading Internet Addresses Index Note to Our Readers Copyright More Books from Enslow Getting Started Drawing cartoon people is as easy as 1, 2, 3, 4! Follow the 4 steps for each picture in this book. You will be amazed at what you can draw. After some practice, you will be able to make your own adjustments, too. Change a pose, move a leg, or draw a different face. There are lots of possibilities! Follow the 4 Steps 1. Start with big shapes, such as the body. 2. Add smaller shapes, such as the arms and legs. In each step, new lines are shown in red. 3. Continue adding new lines. Erase lines as needed.