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Pocketdoodles for Kids (Children's Doodle) Paperback – January 21, 2009

by Bill Zimmerman (Author), Tom Bloom (Drawings)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 26 ratings
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Pocketdoodles for Kids is the perfect pocket-sized guide for drawing, doodling, coloring, and thinking. Best-selling author Bill Zimmerman invites doodlers of all ages to not only draw but to be inspired to stretch their imaginations and take their minds on a mini-vacation.

Take a moment from the busy day to be playful with activities and ideas that entertain the creative muse. Doodle your way to a new hotrod, a new outfit, or a different body, or draw a picture of your favorite place or fantasize about your favorite pastime.

Inside are interactive picture and word prompts that will encourage youngsters (and adults) to write, doodle, draw and color on the pages. For example, you'll find storyline doodle pages on which you are given picture elements and instructions on how to complete the drawings. One storyline, for example, says: Design a pair of cool sunglasses that will set you apart from the crowd.

The book's small size (4x6 inches) makes it perfect for stowing in a pocket or book bag, so kids can enjoy the activities and doodling prompts wherever they go. With 272 pages, there's always a new idea for drawing and dreaming!

Doodling prompts include:

  • What is your birthday wish?
  • Draw someone for the clown to throw the pie at.
  • What's the weather like?
  • Design your own money.
  • Decorate this flying rug.
  • Draw a beautiful necklace for her to wear.
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  1. Reading age
    8 - 16 years
  2. Print length
    272 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    3 - 11
  5. Dimensions
    4 x 0.25 x 5.75 inches
  6. Publisher
    Gibbs Smith
  7. Publication date
    January 21, 2009
  8. ISBN-10
    9781423604655
  9. ISBN-13
    978-1423604655
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A playful guide for doodling, imagining, and coloring outside the lines.

About the Author

Bill Zimmerman has had a successful career as a journalist, prize-winning newspaper editor, and prolific book writer. Nominated for two Pulitzer Prizes, Bill is a former journalist for Newsday and is the author of Doodles & Daydreams: Your Passport for Becoming an Escape Artist (Gibbs Smith, 2007) and Lunch Box Letters. He lives in New York City.

Tom Bloom's work includes illustrating two other books by Zimmerman-the best-selling Children's Letters to God and Make Beliefs-among many others. He draws regularly for the New York Times.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1423604652
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Gibbs Smith; Illustrated edition (January 21, 2009)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781423604655
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1423604655
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 16 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 11
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4 x 0.25 x 5.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 26 ratings

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Bill Zimmerman has been a journalist, a prize-winning newspaper editor, and an author for many years. Much of his work has been directed toward empowering young people and helping families become closer.

Bill's books include: Your Life in Comics: 100 Things for Guys to Write and Draw, Pocket Doodles for Artists, Pocket Doodles for Kids, Doodles & Daydreams, 100 Things Guys Need to Know, My Paper Memory Quilt, Lunch Box Letters, How to Tape Instant Oral Biographies, A Book of Questions, MakeBeliefs, Make Beliefs for Kids of All Ages, LifeLines, The Little Book of Joy, Dogmas, Cat-e-Chisms, A Book of Sunshine, My Life: An Open Book, Idea Catcher for Kids, and Butterfly Wishes.

Bill is also the creator of the popular MakeBeliefsComix.com, where visitors can create their own comic strips online. The site is used by students and teachers in more than 180 countries to teach literacy, reading, writing, and storytelling and has received the Parents' Choice Foundation Recommended Award. Bill also teaches writing and reading to young people and immigrant students learning English.

Creating his books has always been a way for him to transport himself to a better world, to explore, to fly with his imagination, and to find hope and solace. Many of his books, such as Your Life in Comics, are interactive in nature and help young people express what is deep within them and find their writers' voices.

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Michael
5.0 out of 5 stars Recommended
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2021
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Started to these to my son when he was about 5 and I kept them for posterity and now my daughter with doodle in these books. Great for a child’s imagination and creativity.
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Alicia Erickson
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for my little artist!
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2020
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Every page has a cute idea. Draw a tatoo. Design a billboard.
This is the best stocking stuffer I bought for my daughter. She's going to love it!
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Susanne
5.0 out of 5 stars Best babysitting activity ever !
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2020
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My granddaughter can’t get enough of these doodle challenges ! I will buy more!
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Sage
4.0 out of 5 stars A great pocket sized book
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2015
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This was bought as a have-a-gift-on-hand type present. I got two other of these types (Doodle, Imagine, Draw and Dream Big, Draw Bigger) and wanted a smaller option.

This is a great travel sized book. It's not quite as imaginative, and not quite as colorful as the other books...but it's the perfect size for a kid to tote around during a day outing, or for a car ride. It'll also be a really cool present, and would be suitable for a large range of ages (5-12ish) and unlike the others would be more accepted by either gender.

I'm pretty happy with the look and the quality of it, and would suggest it as a great stocking stuffer, present-add-on, or even a good present to be mailed. It is pretty small--about the size of an index card--but it quite thick.
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Stacy
5.0 out of 5 stars Super cute!
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2016
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My kids love to do these! I keep 2 in my purse, along with colored pencils, for the kids if we are leaving the house. They have been great for waiting in long lines, restaurants and even family functions! My 7 year olds love to shore me what they've come up with!
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Billie
5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT PURCHASE!
Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2015
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my kids love this. its great for quiet times like church or doctors waiting rooms or roadtrips! have bought many and will continue too!!!
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KD
5.0 out of 5 stars Super fun
Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2011
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I bought this for my 6 year old son for his birthday. He had a blast doodling all the way on our 500+ mile road trip. I thought the book was very fun and creative.
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jean hudson
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Gift
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2015
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I have gotten these books for my 4 grsndsons, then is was my great nephew birthday what a great gift
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