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How to Draw Hidden Pictures

How to Draw Hidden Pictures

Illustrated by Jannie Ho

Paperback

How to Draw Hidden Pictures

About the Book

The first drawing book that teaches kids how to think like a Highlights puzzle artist. With step-by-step tutorials and playful prompts from Jannie Ho, this interactive guide shows kids how to draw cute characters—and sneak hidden objects into their art like a pro.

What if your drawing could become a puzzle? How to Draw Hidden Pictures turns every doodle into a discovery with expert tips and inspiration from longtime Highlights artist Jannie Ho. Kids will follow easy step-by-step instructions to draw adorable characters and learn how to hide objects inside them—just like in the classic Hidden Pictures puzzles they love.

Packed with 96 pages of puzzles, how-tos, and practice space, this one-of-a-kind book builds confidence, strengthens visual thinking, and inspires outside-the-box creativity. Perfect for creative kids ages 6+, this is part sketchbook, part puzzle book, and 100% fun.

Product Details

On sale: March 17, 2026
Age: 6-9 years
Grade: Grades 1-4
Page count: 96 Pages
ISBN: 9781639624454

Author Bio

Born in Hong Kong and raised in Philadelphia, Jannie Ho earned her BFA in illustration from Parsons School of Design in New York City. She has illustrated numerous books for children and her artwork has been featured in magazines, games, stationery, and more. Jannie also writes picture books and the 'Super Chicken and Shelly' comic for Highlights High Five magazine. She lives near Boston with her family. Find her at https://www.chickengirldesign.com/.

Born in Hong Kong and raised in Philadelphia, Jannie Ho earned her BFA in illustration from Parsons School of Design in New York City. She has illustrated numerous books for children and her artwork has been featured in magazines, games, stationery, and more. Jannie also writes picture books and the 'Super Chicken and Shelly' comic for Highlights High Five magazine. She lives near Boston with her family. Find her at https://www.chickengirldesign.com/.