How to Draw the Fairly Odd Parents

Children everywhere are familiar with the popular characters featured in the Nickelodeon How to Draw Series. This title grants kids' ultimate wish by teaching them how to draw their favorite characters from Nickelodeon's newest hit show: "The Fairly OddParents! The book features colorful illustrations, step-by-step instructions, facts about the zany characters, and even ideas for what kids can do with their finished artwork. What do you have when you throw together one 10-year-old boy, two Fairy Godparents (each with magical morphing powers), and a dash of imagination? A recipe for success! Nickelodeon invests a lot of time and energy into finding out what kids like, so it's no surprise that kids can't seem to get enough of the silly antics of Nickelodeon's newest hit show, "The Fairly OddParents, which follows the adventures of precocious 10-year-old Timmy and his Fairy Godparents--who humorously bumble his every request. The cartoon is mostly about kid empowerment, according to the series creator, Butch Hartman. But the retro style and kooky storylines appeal to all ages. The show boasts 39 million viewers each month and ranks among the top 10 shows for tweens (ages 9-14). The show's overall Nielsen ratings are typically on par with the #1 cartoon on television, "SpongeBob SquarePants. And if growth trends continue, in 2004, Timmy and the eccentric fairies will outpace SpongeBob and his underwater friends. With the ratings in place, licensors are anxious to begin working merchandise magic. In 2004, their wish will be granted with the release of a variety of show-related merchandise, including backpacks, sleepware, games, books, and more. There are no smoke and mirrorshere--Nickelodeon's "The Fairly OddParents is genuine magic.Schigiel, Gregg is the author of 'How to Draw the Fairly Odd Parents' with ISBN 9781560108030 and ISBN 1560108037.