Trace and Color a Baby Capybara (Free Printable for Kids)
Trace the outline of this baby capybara, 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
Discover the Joy of Drawing with Trace Then Color: Baby Animals!
Looking for a fun and easy way to introduce kids to drawing? Trace Then Color: Baby Animals is the perfect activity book to help young artists develop confidence while having a blast! With adorable baby animals to trace and color, this book makes learning to draw both simple and exciting.
Adorable Baby Animals to Bring to Life!
Inside this engaging activity book, kids will find 50 cute baby animals to trace and color, from fluffy bunnies and cuddly kittens to waddling penguins and playful pandas. Each page offers a stress-free way for children to practice their tracing skills while unleashing their creativity with colors!
What Makes This Book So Special?
1. Fun and Easy Tracing
Simple outlines guide kids in developing hand-eye coordination and pencil control, making it an ideal first step toward independent drawing.
2. A Variety of Baby Animals
Your child will love tracing and coloring charming creatures like elephants, flamingos, rhinos, axolotls, giraffes, llamas, and more!
3. Encourages Creativity
Once the tracing is complete, kids can bring each baby animal to life with their favorite colors, exploring their artistic side.
4. Builds Confidence in Young Artists
Tracing helps children gain confidence in their drawing skills, giving them a sense of accomplishment with every finished page.
5. Perfect for Little Hands
Large, clear illustrations make tracing and coloring easy and fun, making it ideal for preschoolers and early elementary kids.
Free Activity Page:
A Great Learning Activity for Kids
Trace Then Color: Baby Animals is an excellent way to introduce kids to the fundamentals of drawing. Whether at home, on road trips, or during quiet time, this book provides hours of screen-free entertainment while helping kids improve their fine motor skills and creativity.
Get Started Today!
Give your child a fun and engaging way to learn with Trace Then Color: Baby Animals! Watch their skills grow as they trace, color, and create adorable masterpieces. Just grab some crayons or colored pencils, and let the fun begin!
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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 CapybaraThe same character · 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 capybara
- Capybaras are the biggest rodents in the world.
- They are great swimmers and have slightly webbed feet.
- Capybaras live in groups and are known for being calm around other animals.
Draw your capybara, 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 a busy zoo with a ticket booth.
- Write one line under your picture to finish this story:
Nobody noticed the gate was open, so…
That’s a picture book page. Draw two more and you have a whole story.
Draw it, then write about it
Give your trace & color a baby capybara 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?
- Which part are you proudest of?
- What colors will you use, and why?
More ideas in 25 questions to ask kids about their art.
Questions about this tracing page
What age is this trace & color a baby capybara 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
By Kevin Coulston
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Draw by Grid: Baby Animals
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How to Draw: Baby Animals
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