There are numerous peer-reviewed papers related to children's drawing and brain development, primarily in the fields of psychology, neuroscience, and education.

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1. Creativity and Cognitive Development
・Title：The Development of Children’s Creative Thinking
・Authors：Runco, M. A., & Acar, S.
・Journal：Creativity Research Journal, 2012.
・Summary：This study analyzes how children's creative thinking develops, specifically discussing the impact of creative activities such as drawing on brain development.

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2. Drawing and Emotional Expression
・Title：Drawing as a Projective Measure of Children’s Emotional Status
・Authors：Malchiodi, C. A.
・Journal：Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association, 1998.
・Summary：This study analyzes how children express emotions through drawing, particularly highlighting the connection between emotional development and self-expression.

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3. Fine Motor Skills and Cognitive Development
・Title：Fine Motor Skills and Early Comprehension of the World: Two New School 　Readiness Indicators
・Authors：Grissmer, D., Grimm, K. J., Aiyer, S. M., Murrah, W. M., & Steele, J. S.
・Journal：Developmental Psychology, 2010.
・Summary：This research examines the impact of fine motor skills on children's cognitive development, specifically analyzing how manual activities such as drawing contribute to brain development.

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4. Neurodevelopment and Artistic Activities
・Title：Artistic Creativity and the Brain
・Authors：Dietrich, A., & Kanso, R.
・Journal：Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, 2010.
・Summary：This study explains, from a neuroscientific perspective, how creative activities influence brain development, particularly focusing on how artistic activities such as drawing activate different regions of the brain.

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5. Art Therapy and Child Development
・Title：Art Therapy with Children: From Assessment to Treatment
・Authors：Case, C., & Dalley, T.
・Journal：Routledge, 2014 (Book; chapters are peer-reviewed).
・Summary：This paper summarizes the effects of art therapy on children, detailing the relationship between emotional development, self-expression, and brain development.​

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These papers provide an academic background demonstrating the impact of children's drawing on brain development, emotions, and cognitive abilities. Access to specific literature is possible through university libraries and academic databases such as Google Scholar and ResearchGate.