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This step-by-step drawing book will have you feeling cozy in no time. Just add coloured pencils and a cuppa! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCozy Things to Draw\u003c\/em\u003e shows you how to draw all things cozy -- hot chocolate, fallen leaves, mittens, even a badger drinking tea. Illustrator Analia Fratti has outlined each drawing for you to colour in, and after that you can follow her simple steps to recreate the object or scene all on your own, with helpful colour palette suggestions and plenty of room to try it a few times. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnplug and spend some quality time illustrating some autumnal and wintry comforts. 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