How to draw kawaii girls and boys in simple steps

Kawaii is a Japanese word meaning 'super-cute', and it's a trend that's sweeping the globe.

Anything can be drawn in the kawaii style, from animals, people, vegetables and flowers to food, vehicles and household items.

Here, expert comic book and manga artist Yishan Li shows you how to achieve amazingly adorable girls and boys from all walks of life in just a few simple steps - from waiters and doctors to princesses and fairies.

There are 28 different drawings to choose from, all full of personality and bubbling over with charm.

Each one is developed in 8 easy stages from a rough sketch of the basic shapes through to the finished, coloured drawing, making this book suitable for adults and children of all ages and abilities.