Squirrel Snacking on an Apple at a Picnic
Coloring guide
Sitting upright on a checkered picnic blanket, this smiling squirrel holds a small apple with a leaf on top in both paws. Big round eyes, tiny buck teeth and a fluffy curled tail make it easy to spot. Next to it you'll find a woven picnic basket with a handle, a slice of bread or toast, and a mug. A leafy tree arches overhead, and a hill in the background has grass tufts, two little flowers and rounded bushes. Large shapes and small details work for many ages, from preschoolers with crayons to older kids who like shading the basket weave and fur. A bright red apple with a green leaf will stand out against warm brown fur. A nice free printable for a quiet afternoon at home or school. More like this: explore the Squirrel, Puppies and Cats coloring page collections.
A gentle color plan to get started — mix in your own anytime.
- warm orange
- light green
- pale cream
- light peach
- coral red
- honey tan
- forest green
- sky blue
- bright red
- warm gray
- baby pink
- rich brown
A suggested order, zone by zone — skip around as you like.
- 1Start with the squirrel's body, back, and tail in warm orange, leaving the eye shines white.
- 2Fill the belly and the squirrel's arms and thigh with light peach for a soft, light patch.
- 3Color the apple bright red, then add the coffee mug in rich brown and the mug in sky blue.
- 4Color the basket in honey tan, and fill the sandwich bread with light peach and its crust with olive green.
- 5Use light green for the grass and the tree leaves, and forest green for the bush on the right.
- 6Finish with the checkered tablecloth: alternate coral red and pale cream squares, and fill the odd squares with warm gray. Optional: Add a little baby pink inside the squirrel's ears.
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