2023
WISE Score
Amazon
A visual explosion that proves animation is high art—perfect for the kid who treats their sketchbook like a full-time job.
4.8
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If your kid is obsessed with the Spider-Verse movies, this isn't just a 'nice to have'—it's the manual for how that magic was made.
It’s one of the rare movie tie-ins that actually feels worth the money. It treats the reader like an adult artist, explaining technical choices without being dry.
It’s a great way to transition 'screen time' into 'table time'—they'll spend hours studying a page and then hopefully reach for their own pencils.
While a 7-year-old will love flipping through the pictures, the actual text is written for older fans and aspiring artists. It’s a 'forever' book that a high schooler or adult will appreciate just as much as a middle-schooler.
It celebrates the collaborative, grueling, and ultimately rewarding process of making something beautiful. It’s a clean, professional look at the 'how' behind the 'what.'
This is the gold standard for visual imagination. It breaks down how the creators mixed punk rock aesthetics, watercolor, and comic book textures into a single film. It's a massive spark for any kid who likes to draw.
It’s a physical book with zero digital risks. Content-wise, it mirrors the PG movie—expect some stylized action poses and 'scary' character concepts like The Spot, but nothing a Spider-Verse fan hasn't already seen.
It’s a stealth education in color theory, character design, and visual storytelling. It teaches kids that 'talent' is actually just a mountain of sketches and revisions.
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