Trace and Color a Baby Llama (Free Printable for Kids)
Trace the outline of this baby llama, then color it in. It’s a free printable for ages 3 and up that takes about 10 minutes, and all you need is the printed page, a pencil and crayons. The page comes from Kevin Coulston’s book Trace Then Color: Baby Animals.

- Trace then color
- Ages 3+
- Grades Pre–K-K
- Beginner
- About 10 min
You’ll need
- The printed page
- Pencil
- Crayons, markers or colored pencils
You’ll practice
- Pencil control along a line
- Hand-eye coordination
- Choosing colors
Free Tracing Page: Trace and Color a Baby Llama — From “Trace Then Color: Baby Animals”
If you're looking for a gentle and creative way to help kids build drawing confidence, tracing is a great place to start. And today, I’m sharing a free page from my book Trace Then Color: Baby Animals—featuring a sweet baby llama.
This printable page is simple by design. Kids trace over the light gray lines to draw the character, then color it in however they like. It’s calming, creative, and a great activity for early learners, whether they’re working on pencil control or just enjoy spending time with animals on the page.
The cute baby llama is just one of many characters inside the book—and it’s a great introduction to what Trace Then Color: Baby Animals has to offer.
About the Book: Trace Then Color: Baby Animals
This book includes 50 baby animals, all designed in a cute and approachable cartoon style. Each page has a full-page character ready to trace and color, with thick, clear outlines that make the process easy and enjoyable.
Some of the characters inside include:
- Baby flamingo
- Baby dolphin
- Baby koala
- Baby giraffe
- Puppies and kittens
- Baby alligator
- Baby panda
- And many more
The adorable illustrations are intentionally light and playful—simple enough for beginners to trace, but still full of personality once they’re colored in.
Why Tracing Works So Well
Tracing is a great stepping stone for young artists. It helps them:
- Practice fine motor skills
- Learn the rhythm of how lines are shaped
- Build confidence by completing a full character
- Ease into drawing before tackling blank pages
Even if a child isn’t ready to draw on their own yet, tracing gives them a sense of accomplishment. And once they’ve added color and details, it feels like their own creation.
Trace Then Color: Baby Animals
What Age Is It For?
Trace Then Color: Baby Animals works well for kids around ages 4 to 8, but younger kids may enjoy it with help, and older kids can still have fun personalizing each page.
It’s also a quiet activity that works well for independent play, morning work, homeschool breaks, or classroom art time.
Use It for Home or School
Whether you're looking for a weekend art project, a creative way to fill quiet time, or an extra activity for your classroom, this book can fit in easily. Each page is one complete activity, and kids can choose any character that appeals to them that day.
Teachers, therapists, and parents have also told me they like using these books for kids who enjoy drawing but get overwhelmed by blank pages. It’s a simple format that still encourages creativity and gives kids something to feel proud of.
Try the Free Baby Llama Page
If you're curious about the book or want to give your child something quick to try, print out the free baby llama tracing page, and see how it goes.
Once they’ve traced and colored it, you’ll get a good sense of how the rest of the book works. And with a variety of animal characters inside, there’s something for every kind of young animal lover.
Free Tracing and Coloring Activity Page (save and print):

Thanks for stopping by—and I hope you and your child enjoy tracing the baby llama on this free activity page for kids. If you do try the page and want more, Trace Then Color: Baby Animals is available online now.
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Draw it 3 ways
Every FirstArtBooks theme comes in three formats. Trace it, draw it step by step, or copy it square by square: the more ways kids draw a character, the better they know it.
- How to Draw
How to Draw a Baby FlamingoSame theme · Ages 5+See all How to Draw books - Trace Then Color
Trace it, then color itYou’re on this pageSee all Trace Then Color books - Draw by Grid
How to Draw a Baby LobsterSame theme · Ages 7+See all Draw by Grid books
Fun facts about the real llama
- Llamas come from the mountains of South America.
- Llamas hum to each other, especially mothers and their babies.
- People use llamas to carry packs on long hikes.
Draw your llama, then add one of these facts in a speech bubble or on the back of the page.
Finished? Draw the scene next
- Add a background: draw the place this animal lives: a jungle, a farm, a pond or a house.
- Write one line under your picture to finish this story:
Today was the day it finally…
That’s a picture book page. Draw two more and you have a whole story.
Draw it, then write about it
Give your baby llama a name. Where does it live, and what does it love to do? Write two or three sentences.
Print a draw-and-write sheet: a box for the drawing and lines for the story. Primary lines (K–2) · Regular lines (grades 2–5)
Want to make it a whole story? Try the comic story starter or fold a mini-book in Story Studio.
Common mistakes and quick fixes
- The head is too small for a cartoon look.
- Cartoon animals are cute because their heads are big. Make the head almost as big as the body.
- The eyes are too far apart.
- Keep the eyes close together near the middle of the face. Leave about one eye’s width between them.
- The legs don’t line up with the body.
- Draw the legs straight down from the bottom of the body, so the animal looks like it’s standing on the ground.
- Tracing too fast and slipping off the line.
- Slow down on curves and corners. Try putting a finger from the other hand next to the line as a guide.
More in 10 common drawing mistakes kids make.
Talk about it
For the grown-up: ask one or two of these while your child draws. There are no wrong answers.
- Where does this animal live, and what does it eat?
- If this animal could talk, what would its voice sound like?
- What would you change if you drew it again tomorrow?
- Which part are you proudest of?
More ideas in 25 questions to ask kids about their art.
Questions about this tracing page
What age is this baby llama tracing page for?
Ages 3 and up (about grades Pre-K to K). It is a good first drawing activity for preschoolers, and older kids enjoy the coloring.
How long does it take?
About 10 minutes. Kids who add their own details or a background often keep going longer.
What supplies do you need?
The printed page; pencil; crayons, markers or colored pencils. Chunky crayons or washable markers are easiest for small hands.
What size does it print?
US Letter (8.5 by 11 inches). Use Print this page or Download PDF above. On A4 paper, choose “Fit to page” in the print settings.
Is tracing cheating?
No. Tracing builds pencil control and shows how a drawing is put together. When it feels easy, try drawing the character again next to it without tracing.
For teachers: grade, timing and standards
Grades Pre–K-K, about 10 minutes. Trace then color, beginner level.
National Core Arts Standards (visual arts)
- VA:Cr2 Organize and develop artistic ideas and work: students practice control of drawing tools by tracing.
- VA:Cr1 Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas: students make their own color choices.
See every lesson by standard, plus the math in grid drawing, on the arts standards map.
Copies: print as many as your class needs. More in the teacher resources, the Animals hub and our no-prep sub plans.
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Take the idea into a book
Want more characters to draw, trace or color? Explore these related books and see which approach fits your next creative session.

Trace Then Color: Baby Animals
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