About The Book

I am a drawer, and everyone knows –

With just a few shapes, see how magic grows!

Letters and numbers aren't just what they seem –

They turn into pictures, like out of a dream!

Your imagination will sparkle, your pages will glow –

so come join the fun, let your wild ideas flow!

I Love to  Draw is a joyful, rhyming picture book for ages 4–8 that celebrates creativity, confidence, and the magic of imagination.

With simple shapes, clever tricks, and a spark of fun, kids will discover how easy it is to turn everyday lines into anything they dream up.

‘is both a read-aloud delight with its jolly rhyme, and a visual burst of imagination and creativity to inspire the artist in all of us. With its clever guidance and how-to-draw tactics, this book is also exploding with the most daring, exciting, and wondrous adventures your pencils can take you on!’ - justwriteforkids

‘ Dale’s animated illustrations themselves are a joy to aspire to, but he makes it simple for anyone to have a go. The mix of white backgrounds together with the full spreads alive with colour enable readers/artists to follow and focus where it’s needed for the learning, play, and interactive experience. This book is sparkling with the magic of imagination! Love it!’ - justwriteforkids

About The Author

Dale Baker is an accomplished picture book author, illustrator, artist, and teacher based on the Vic Surf Coast of Australia. His work is known for its vibrant illustrations, imaginative narratives, and playful approach to engaging children. Dale creates fun, engaging books designed to inspire a love of reading and encourage a positive mindset.

Some of his most impactful titles include Arty Farty Marty, The Paint Smashin’ Kraken, shortlisted for the 2018 YABBA Awards, Koala Awards, and Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Award, Flip (2019), How to Be Clever Forever (2019), and Dream a Dream (2021). Two of these books have been featured on Storytime with Fergie and Friends, hosted by Sarah, Duchess of York.

His upcoming titles include I Love to Draw, which celebrates creativity and self-expression through art, and Calm Your Farm, a lively and meaningful story featuring fun illustrations and thoughtful messages designed to engage children.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Little Big Sky Books (January 28, 2026)
  • Length: 30 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781923514263
  • Ages: 4 - 8

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‘is both a read-aloud delight with its jolly rhyme, and a visual burst of imagination and creativity to inspire the artist in all of us. With its clever guidance and how-to-draw tactics, this book is also exploding with the most daring, exciting, and wondrous adventures your pencils can take you on!’ 

– justwriteforkids

‘Dale’s animated illustrations themselves are a joy to aspire to, but he makes it simple for anyone to have a go. The mix of white backgrounds together with the full spreads alive with colour enable readers/artists to follow and focus where it’s needed for the learning, play, and interactive experience. This book is sparkling with the magic of imagination! Love it!’ 

– justwriteforkids

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