Cute Koala Hugging a Tall Tree Trunk

A koala clings to a tree trunk on the left side of the page, with one front arm wrapped around the trunk and its back foot gripping near the bottom. Its head turns to look straight out at you, with two round eyes, a big oval nose, and a small smiling mouth. Large round ears sit on both sides of the head, each with an inner curved line. The fur is drawn with jagged, fluffy edges around the face, arms, and body, and the paws show little claws. The trunk is a simple tall shape with a slight bend near the top. Try gray or soft brown crayons for the fur, then leave the ears and nose a darker shade. Kids can also add green leaves around the trunk and talk about why koalas spend so much time in trees. It prints nicely on standard letter paper.