Cute Ostrich

Meet this cheerful young ostrich, a speedy savanna bird with a small friendly head, a wonderfully long neck, a big feathery body and two powerful legs ending in special two-toed feet. Children can colour the body feathers black, charcoal, warm brown or soft grey, then use white or pale cream on the wings and tail for contrast. Try pinkish tan or light grey on the neck and legs, pale peach on the beak, and dark grey on the toenails. Colour the grass and bush in fresh greens and golden yellows, the flowers in bright happy shades, the stones warm grey, the hills sandy tan, and the clouds pale blue. Work slowly inside the bold lines, keep tiny white eye highlights, and add sunshine, butterflies, birds or distant acacia trees in the open spaces.

◫ A4 size✎ Bold outlines♡ Ages 3–8

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Grown-up note: Please supervise printing and choose age-appropriate art materials.