Ralph Masiello's Robot Drawing Book

As with previous titles in this series, Masiello offers budding artists a step-by-step tutorial on how to draw kid-friendly subjects%E2%80%94this time, robots. After beginning with a basic "Simplibot," made up of rectangles, squares, and circles, the robots build in complexity, with additions like electrical outlets, keyholes, and antennae, all meticulously labeled in a "Spare Parts Warehouse." The "upgraded" robots, colored in various media and paired with a simple phrase or verse, include "Sparky Springbot," with pincers and slinkylike legs, and "Bakerbot," who has a small oven for a chest. Masiello's recipe is light and appealing, offering just the right amount of guidance. Ages 6%E2%80%939. (July)