Mother Koala and Baby on a Thick Tree Trunk

A big koala clings to a thick tree trunk with one arm wrapped around it and its feet gripping the bark. The mother has a happy face with closed, curved eyes, a small smile, and a large oval nose. Fluffy tufts of fur sit on top of her head and inside her round ears. A smaller baby koala holds onto her side, with its own round ears, tiny nose, and scruffy fur. The tree trunk runs diagonally across the page and splits into a branch at the lower right, with a few simple lines showing the bark. The large open areas are easy for small hands to fill in. Try soft grays and browns for the koalas, then pick a different shade for the baby so the two stand out. It also works well as a conversation starter about how koala babies stay close to their mothers. This printable page suits preschoolers and early elementary kids alike.