Koala with Cheek Patches on a Slanted Branch

A smiling cartoon koala clings to a slanted tree branch, with big round ears, a large oval nose, and shiny eyes with little highlight dots. Two oval cheek patches sit on either side of the nose, and a tiny curved smile finishes the face. A small tuft of spiky fur sticks up on top of the head. One arm wraps around the branch while a foot rests on it near the bottom, and a small round tail shows on the right side. A leaf sits on the left end of the branch. The branch has long oval marks that look like bark texture. Large open areas make this easy for younger kids. Try soft grays and browns for the fur, then use two shades of green for the leaf and pink for the cheeks. It also works well for a quick lesson on where koalas live and what they like to climb.