Doodled Cats/ Doodled Dogs by Gemma Correll are interactive art books that encourage the reader to draw in them. Each is divided into four parts. Part 1 is all about the animal in question, including humourous factoids, signs you are a cat/dog person, and types of cats/dogs. Part 2 teaches how do doodle specific breeds. Part 3 is about doodling anthropomorphic animals and animals with clothes or costumes. The fourth and final section gives templates and prompts for getting creative.

Overall, I enjoyed these books. My cubs enjoyed them moreso. I wasn't a particularly huge fan of this art style. It isn't bad, just not my cuppa. My cubs adored them though! I wish there had been more step-by-step selections. Nicky and a few of the others have great free-hand and can use the completed picture to go by. I liked the cat one most, being the cat person that I am. I loved the sleeping cat, and the cats in boxes.

***Many thanks to Netgalley and Quarto Publishing for providing an egalley in exchange for a fair and honest review. ( )

Doodled Cats by Gemma Correll

Who hasn’t found themselves doodling on the side of a piece of paper at one time or another? When I saw this book I knew it would be fun since I am definitely a cat person. The drawings are more cartoon and fun than realistic but give creative ideas for embellishing, anthropomorphizing and even patterning felines. I might even try the idea of how to create a mug of my own with a cat doodled on it.

I can see this for children or for adults but it would not be for someone wanting to draw realistic felines. There is also scientific information about facts that I found rather interesting.

Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing for the ARC – This is my honest review.

4 Stars ( )

Doodled Cats: Dozens of clever doodling exercises and ideas for Cat People by Gemma Correll is a book I requested from NetGalley and the review is voluntary. This is such a fun book for any age. Lots of cartoon cats, just being their proud selves, and lots of fun facts about cats and cat owners, LOL. This also shows the reader how to make these cute cats, the accessories, and more yourself. It is a delightful book that will bring out the doodler in everyone. So cute! ( )