Kodomo is a Japanese word that means “kid.” However, in Japan it is also used to refer to any tale or illustration made for children, between six and twelve years of age. Thus, kodomo manga literally means “comic or tale for kids.”
Some of the best known kodomo are Doraemon, Tama-gotchi, Digimon, Hamtaro, Hello Kitty, Panda-Z or Pokémon.

In this edition, we present a step-by-step manual, where you can learn how to make different Kodomo-style characters, with detailed explanations.