Mother Koala and Joey Colouring

This caring mother koala carries her little joey safely as they sit among eucalyptus branches. The baby's tiny ears and paws contrast with the mother's larger fluffy body, giving children two friendly characters to colour without making the background too busy. Use two shades of grey, tan or soft brown so the joey stands out, and choose fresh greens for the leaves. Start with the mother, then use lighter pressure on the smaller baby. Keep both noses darker, add a warm colour inside the ears, and finish the branch with long strokes that follow the wood from one end to the other.

◫ A4 size✎ Bold outlines♡ Ages 3–8

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