Trace Then Color: Baby Animals Printable Activity Samples

Make small cartoon animals the starting point for a short screen-free session. This selection from Trace Then Color: Baby Animals gives you 3 printable pages to try together.

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Trace first, then choose colors

Follow the faint character outline with a comfortable pencil or crayon. Turn the page if that makes a curve easier to reach. Once the outline is complete, color it in any palette; matching an example is unnecessary.

Make it a manageable activity

Set out a pencil, crayons, and one printed page. Agree on a comfortable stopping point, such as finishing the outline or one grid row. For siblings, print separate copies so each child can choose a pace and add personal details.

Try a small cartoon animals extension

Look at the relationship between eyes, face, and body. Add a safe imaginary home for the animal on another sheet.

Print without stretching the artwork

Download the original JPG, then open it in an image viewer or your browser. Choose portrait orientation and fit the whole image to the printable area. Check the preview before printing; do not use a fill or crop setting. The download preserves Kevin Coulston’s original artwork.

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These are selected interior samples, not the full book. See Trace Then Color: Baby Animals details and its Amazon purchase link to compare the book’s format and age guidance.

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