Bat Laughing Out Loud With Arms Thrown Up

A cartoon bat with huge pointed ears and big round eyes looks up and to the side with a wide open mouth, as if it is shouting or laughing. Both arms are thrown up with small spread fingers, and the wings hang down in large smooth shapes on each side of its body. One foot is lifted near the bottom right while the other foot points down at the bottom, so the bat looks like it is hopping or dangling in midair. The nose is round and piggy, and a few short lines mark the brow and cheeks. The thick outlines and big empty wing areas are easy for younger kids to color. Try soft purples and grays on the wings, then a brighter shade on the inner ears so the funny face stands out. It also works well for talking about how real bats use their wings and ears.