Monkey Hanging Upside Down by Tail from Leafy Vine

A smiling cartoon monkey hangs upside down from a leafy vine, with its long tail curled around the branch to hold on. Both arms stick out to the sides with the hands spread open, and the feet dangle near its happy face. The monkey has big round eyes, a small nose, an open mouth with a little tongue, and rounded ears on each side of its head. A tuft of fur sits on top of the body near the tail. The vine stretches across the top of the page with lots of pointed leaves along both sides. The lines are bold and the spaces are fairly large, so this free printable works well for preschoolers and early elementary kids. Try coloring the monkey in two shades of brown for fur and face, then use several greens for the leaves so the vine stands out. Talk about why a tail helps a monkey hang.