Long-Lashed Owl Among Heart-Shaped Leaves, Animals

A round-bodied owl sits on a branch covered in heart-shaped leaves, looking straight ahead with two large, solid black eyes ringed by long eyelashes. It has a small pointed beak, tufted ears at the top of its head, and a rounded belly patch marked with little scalloped feather curves and a tiny smile. Its wings tuck in at both sides and two small feet grip the branch. Leaves curl along the branch on the left and right, more hang from a second branch above, and a few single leaves drift down near the bottom. The shapes are big and the lines are clean, so it works well for younger kids using crayons. Try coloring each leaf a different autumn shade, then use two or three browns on the owl so the belly patch stands out from the body. This printable page also gives you an easy way to chat about how owls perch on branches.