Learn how to draw simple characters, then exaggerate, simplify or contort them to crack your friends up.

Cartoonist Gene Hamm teaches young children cartooning principles, techniques and formulas to guide them from basic shapes to a finished comic strip.

Encourages youngsters to experiment with tools and techniques and, unlike many other such books, does not ask them to learn or mimic a specific style. Loose, spacious cartooning style is perfect for beginners or kid s who might be intimidated by more detail-oriented techniques

"So you want to be an animator, but you don't have your own million-dollar studio? Don't let that stop you! From learning how to make a simple flip book to creating stop-motion claymation, you'll soon learn the many ways you can make great animated movies in your own home"--Back cover.

"Lively text and fun illustrations describe how to draw mighty comic heroes"--Provided by publisher.