How to Draw Kawaii Manga Chibi

Name: How to Draw Kawaii Manga Chibi
Brand: Allen & Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780760398968
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Learn to draw the cutest chibi characters with How to Draw Kawaii Manga Chibi! Award-winning artist Misako Rocks! teaches kids, step by step, how to transform manga characters into chibi form, emphasizing big emotions and adorable proportions.

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Create cute and expressive chibi characters with step-by-step lessons and video tutorials!

Have you ever wanted to draw the cutest chibi characters? Now you can with How to Draw Kawaii Manga Chibi! In this fun and interactive guide, renowned manga artist and educator Misako Rocks! teaches young artists how to transform their favorite manga figures into adorable chibi versions with oversized heads, big eyes, and expressive emotions.

Chibi characters bring personality and energy to any manga drawing, and with Misako's expert guidance, kids will learn how to create their own chibi-style characters step by step. Each lesson is broken down into easy-to-follow steps, making drawing fun and stress-free for beginners. Plus, QR codes throughout the book link to exclusive video tutorials, allowing young artists to watch and learn from Misako in real time!

Inside, you'll find:

Step-by-step drawing tutorials to help you sketch 25+ expressive chibi characters.Fun tips on capturing big emotions like excitement, surprise, and joy in chibi style.Interactive QR codes linking to video tutorials for extra guidance.Complete the drawing pages and practice sheets to spark creativity and self-expression.Motivational advice from Misako Rocks! to inspire young artists to follow their dreams.
Perfect for aspiring artists, manga fans, and kids who love kawaii-style art, How to Draw Kawaii Manga Chibi makes learning to draw fun, easy, and exciting. Grab your pencils and start sketching today!

Find even more fun-loving manga instruction inHow to Draw Kawaii Manga Fashion and How to Draw Kawaii Manga Characters, also from the Learn Manga with Misako series.

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ISBN: 9780760398968

Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 February 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Walter Foster Jr.

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 349g

Pages: 80

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Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Graphic Novels Manga

About the Author

Meet Misako Rocks!, a Japanese manga artist and illustrator who followed her dreams all the way to America. At age 19, she won a scholarship to come to America as an exchange student and has been making her mark ever since. Misako's love of manga and anime led her to become a manga artist in the US, with her graphic novel Bounce Back being selected as one of the 2021 Best Graphic Novels for Children by the American Library Association. Misako has also written several books and has been featured in documentaries, TV, and radio shows, and even collaborated with Playstation. With her online community and book series Learn Manga with Misako, and her YouTube channel @MisakoRocks, she is helping kids learn kawaii manga drawing. Her Learn Manga with Misako books include How to Draw Kawaii Manga Characters and How to Draw Kawaii Manga Fashion. Misako's journey from Japan to America is an inspiring story of pursuing one's passions and following one's dreams.

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