Trace and Color a Uni-Monkey (Free Printable for Kids)
Trace the outline of this uni-monkey, 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: Unicorn 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
Bring a touch of magic to your child’s creative time with Trace Then Color: Unicorn Animals! This adorable tracing and coloring book features 50 cute and whimsical animal characters—each with their very own unicorn horn!
Designed with easy-to-follow tracing guides, this book makes drawing simple and enjoyable for kids while inspiring their imaginations. Little artists will have a blast bringing these charming unicorn animals to life with vibrant colors and creative designs.
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Why Kids Will Love This Book:
- Simple Tracing Pages: Perfect for young kids to follow and enjoy.
- Adorable Unicorn Animals: Includes jungle animals, farm animals, pets, and sea creatures.
- Boosts Creativity: Encourages artistic expression and imaginative storytelling.
- Hours of Fun: Keeps children engaged with endless creative possibilities.
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Perfect for kids ages 3 and up, Trace Then Color: Unicorn Animals is ideal for quiet time, rainy days, or family fun. Watch your child’s artistic confidence grow as they explore a world of magical animals, from playful pets to majestic jungle friends.
Let creativity soar with this enchanting tracing and coloring book full of unicorn-inspired animal friends!
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 Unicorn PandaSame 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 Giraffe with a Unicorn HornSame theme · Ages 7+See all Draw by Grid books
Finished? Draw the scene next
- Add a background: draw a lab with bubbling bottles where it was invented.
- Write one line under your picture to finish this story:
The scientist mixed one bottle too many, and…
That’s a picture book page. Draw two more and you have a whole story.
Draw it, then write about it
Give your trace then color: a uni-monkey a name and a job. What makes it happy, and what makes it grumpy? 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
- It’s hard to tell which two animals it is.
- Keep the most famous part of each animal clear: the horn, the trunk, the stripes or the tail.
- The two halves don’t join.
- Draw one smooth body line where the animals meet, then add details on each side.
- Too many details at once.
- Draw the big shapes first. Spots, stripes and scales come last.
- 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.
- Which two animals is this made of? Which parts came from each?
- What would you mix together to invent a new animal?
- Which step was the trickiest? What did you do to get past it?
- What shapes can you find in your drawing?
More ideas in 25 questions to ask kids about their art.
Questions about this tracing page
What age is this trace then color: a uni-monkey 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 Animal Mashups hub and our no-prep sub plans.
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12 printable unicorn, mermaid and mashup pages to draw, trace and color, sent with your welcome email. After that, Kevin’s newsletter brings new free pages and book news.
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.
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