Fall Squirrel with an Acorn Coloring Page

About this page

Sitting upright with its big fluffy tail curled up behind, a squirrel hugs an acorn to its chest with both small hands. Its head is round with two tall ears showing inner lines, large shiny eyes, a pink-style nose and an open smile. The tail forms a big S-shape that rises over the back and curls inward at the top left. Two small feet with toe lines sit at the bottom, and the plump belly is a smooth, open area. The acorn has a plain cap with a small stem and a smooth nut below. There is no tree or ground, just the squirrel on white. The large tail and body invite color, and the acorn is a quick finish. A nice easy page for kids who love woodland animals.

In this picture

• squirrel
• big curled tail
• acorn
• acorn cap
• tall ears
• small hands
• feet
• open smile

Coloring ideas

• Color the tail in two shades of brown, darker toward the tip
• Leave the belly and inner ears a soft cream
• Make the acorn cap dark brown and the nut tan
• Add a bit of pink on the nose and cheeks

Suggested palette

• squirrel brown
• cream
• chestnut
• tan
• pink

Good for

• Woodland animals theme
• Fall nut-gathering story
• Animal preparing for winter lesson

Coloring tips

• Start with the largest areas, then add detail.
• Test markers on spare paper to prevent bleed-through.
• Use lighter layers first when working with colored pencils.

Print guide

1. Choose the PDF that matches your paper size.
2. Print at 100% scale or “actual size”.
3. Use portrait orientation and normal print quality.