Pansy Blooms With Whisker Lines and a Bud

Two large pansy blooms sit together on short stems, one facing forward at the top and one tilted toward the lower left. Each flower has ruffled, wavy-edged petals, and thin whisker-like lines fan out from the center of every face. Pointed, toothed leaves with clear center veins grow around the stems, and a small closed bud rests on the right side. The word PANSY is written in bold outlined letters at the bottom of the page. The petal shapes are big and open, so they work well for crayons or markers. Try coloring the top petals one shade and the lower petals another, then add dark purple or brown to the center lines so the faces stand out. It also makes a simple starting point for talking about the parts of a flower, such as petals, stems, leaves, and buds.