Mother Koala Hugging Baby on Eucalyptus Leaves

A large koala sits with a small koala cuddled against its chest, one arm wrapped around the baby. The big koala has a round nose, a gentle smile, and two fluffy, jagged-edged ears. The baby has its eyes closed and rests its head on the parent, with one little paw gripping the parent's shoulder. Both sit on a bed of big pointed leaves that spread out across the bottom of the page. The shapes are large and the lines are bold, so this one works well for younger kids using chunky crayons. Try soft grays and browns for the fur, then leave the ear tufts and chest fluff a lighter shade so they stand out. Greens in two or three tones would help the leaves look layered. It also makes a nice starting point for talking about how koalas live in eucalyptus trees.