Here's what people say. . .

Since 1994, when our first book was introduced, Draw Write Now has received many awards and endorsements:

“Draw Write Now books are awesome. They're the coolest drawing books. I really enjoy them.”
— Caleb N., 8 years old

"We've purchased a number of drawing books for our children, but these are the ones they go back to again and again. They love these books!”
— Margaret D., parent

"In the seven years these lessons have been part of my curriculum, I have watched my students gain confidence in their drawing skills enabling them to draw creatively on their own.”
—Virginia C., 1 & 2 grade teacher

"I just wanted to tell you what a difference your books have made in my 7 yr son's life. Taylor has ADHD, OCD, Cognitive Disorder, high level of Anxiety and also Tourettes. Your books have helped to calm him down and really helps his tics from the Tourettes."
— Tara

“We do a lot of visual-motor work in my classroom. Draw Write Now helps develop and noticeably improve the children's skills. The books are clean and appear simple, yet the topics covered in each are complete. They're great unit studies.”
— Janet O., Special Ed Teacher

“The books are really inspiring! I give lessons to seven children — my children and the neighbor's children, ages five to twelve!”
— Mairiam D., parent

“The combination of colorful artwork and thought provoking text makes the Draw Write Now books irresistible. My children will sit for hours working on a lesson, or they'll use something from the books as a starting point and take off on their own creations.”
— Jane W., parent

“After my daughter's class got the Draw Write Now series, all the books were quickly selected during the ‘free choice’ times. During recesses, I often witnessed the teacher needing to insist that a child put a book away and go outside to play. Their impact in the classroom is tremendous!”
— Ellen C., parent

". . . (the children) take great care in their writing, even though they have to translate the writing into the D'Nealian format. In their old handwriting sessions, the writing would start neat and quickly deteriorate by the end of the page, but using this program, the writing is beautiful from beginning to end. It is almost as if they want their writing to look nice because they are so proud of their drawings."
— Book Lover, review

"A teacher I worked with as a student teacher used your drawing and writing activities and now that I have my own class, I'm looking forward to my students experiencing the same excitement about drawing and making connections for writing."
-- a new teacher

"My daughter has a severe speech delay called developmental nonverbal apraxia. At seven years old, she has a very limited vocabulary. Since we found out about Draw Write Now, her drawing and writing skills seem to be improving. She really likes this material!"
-- comment from a parent while signing up for the Teaching Tips newsletter

"We are very proud to announce that Draw·Write·Now — the highly acclaimed series that helps children master writing and drawing skills — has been named a 2005 Readers' Choice Award winner by the readers of Practical Homeschooling Magazine. This is the fifth year the 8-book series has been honored by the readers of Mary Pride's popular homeschooling magazine. To date, Draw-Write-Now has won ten national education awards including Teachers' Choice and Excellence in Education. Draw-Write-Now was also selected as a Top Product by dealers attending NSSEA's Ed-Expo."
-- Barker Creek Publishing, February 2005 Newsletter

"I teach second grade and use Draw Write Now books for handwriting practice. My students BEG me to do handwriting every day. I never thought I'd hear those words! Thank you sooo much for sharing this wonderful program with teachers!"
--Jennifer, Second Grade Teacher

"I am a homeschooler and mom of an autistic child. My son has absolutely loved the Draw Write Now books and I was wondering if you will continue to add more to the series, within the next few months, as we've gone through all of the series books you have. I was thinking about them for the next homeschool year. He enjoys the drawings and they are very easy to follow and the words are easy for him to read and understand. Thanks so much for creating something so unique. It has been such a blessing for us this school year!  We plan to keep the set, because it’s not like other homeschool materials.. .once you are done with them, you may not keep them.. this is something he can go back and read through and draw again, for fun and enjoyment."
-- Tabitha, parent

"I am a teacher-librarian and I can't keep these drawing books on the shelves! I am always looking for drawing books and these are perfect for the primary and early elementary age group. The simple instructions and diagrams help the children to produce realistic drawings which are the starting point for a host of creative projects! I've noticed that the children are becoming more confident in their ability to draw and they are developing a LOVE of drawing. Tell me where to get more books like these!"

"Thank you for your very prompt service. My children are loving the books. Draw Write Now books are a dream come true for them!"
— Patricia, parent

“I was feeling smug before reviewing Draw Write Now. After all, I'm a professional graphic artist and illustrator — if anybody can teach someone to draw it’s me . . . Right? I’d been fairly successful teaching my 4-1/2 year old daughter to draw and she was doing quite well. Boy was I humbled when I saw the drawings Maranda did while we reviewed Draw Write Now. Before, she may have used lines (stick figures) to create the wings on a bird. Now she is able to see the wings as a shape and use lines to add details. Any art school teacher will stress the importance of being able to break down a painting, design or drawing into a series of shapes, Marie and Kim have perfected this lesson.”
— David James, reviewer www.toynetwork.com

“Even with all the competition from computers, my students’ number one choice among the learning centers in my classroom is Draw Write Now. The students are eager to get to work and can't wait to know what we're going to draw and write about next.”
— Ann B., language arts teacher

"I pulled out this set, when it arrived, and one by one called each of the kids into my office. I handed them each a book, pencil and paper and said "try it ... see what you think..." Much to my amazement, each one quickly sat down and started thumbing through the book I had handed them ... Within a few moments the room was full of chit-chat, laughter and fun! The 17 year old drew a lion and a zebra - the 14 year old drew a seal and an igloo and the 9 year old drew a couple variations of chickens.... ALL were identifiable creatures - very well done, and only took them a little while for each creation. The 17 year old said "Wow! I know I thought I was an artist when I was a kid but I didn't know I could do it this well! ... This is easy!"
This was a memorable moment for me ... as each of my sweethearts were engrossed completely into a project they were each enjoying and able to choose from 8 different books what they wished to draw ... using self expression and loving it!
— EducationClearinghouse.com

Teachers' Choice Award
Learning Magazine

Award of Excellence 2002
Art & Music
Education Clearinghouse Magazine

Real Life Award Best Product
LifeWorks Magazine

Excellence in Education Award
The Old Schoolhouse Magazine

Readers' Choice Awards
Practical Homeschooling Magazine

Top 18 Products
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