When I was a child, I loved to draw. I just wasn’t naturally good at it.
I could trace pictures or copy someone else’s drawing, but when it came to drawing on my own, all I could manage were stick figures. That is, until a story helped me draw actual characters.

Directed Drawing through storytelling!

I’m a teacher now, and even though my drawing skills are still limited, telling my students memorable, silly stories to help them draw simple characters is both fun and easy. It also makes them feel like accomplished artists.

This style of Directed Drawing inspired the creation of this
StoryDrawing
book.

The characters and stories are influenced by my other children’s books, based on my rescue pets, Riley & Al E. Cat, which can be found on Amazon and at www.alecatsworld.com.

This story is about feeling lonely and how friends can help make you feel happy.
"There's a butterfly on your head." is a good reminder that you are loved and not alone.
Tell someone, "There's a butterfly on your head." today!