Magical Mossy Coat Kakapo Coloring Pages

Coloring page story

Why are Kiko's feathers green? One day, he asks a wise old tree. The tree rustles its leaves and explains, "Your feathers are the color of moss, Kiko. When you stand still, you blend right in with the forest floor. It is your very own, special, magical hiding coat." Kiko puffs out his chest, proud of his mossy green coat that keeps him safe and hidden in his home.

Coloring page Age Appropriateness

The design clearly illustrates the relationship between the kakapo's color and the moss. The proud posture of the bird is a simple, positive emotion that 3-5 year olds can easily recognize and relate to. The large, distinct shapes of the tree and bird prevent frustration and make for a satisfying coloring experience.

Coloring Page Coloring Instructions

Kiko is so proud of his special coat! Let's help him color it a beautiful mossy green. You can use different shades of green to make him look just like the moss on the ground. The wise old tree would look wonderful with a strong brown trunk and happy green leaves. You're making his magical hiding coat come to life!

Coloring Page Printing Tips

Print this page and take it outside! Let your child find real leaves and moss and compare the colors to the ones they are using on the page. This turns the kakapo coloring activity into a hands-on nature lesson. Standard printer paper works perfectly for this.

Recommended Tools

This page is perfect for exploring different shades of one color. A pack of crayons or colored pencils with multiple greens would be ideal. Using a sponge with a bit of green paint to dab texture onto the mossy parts could be a fun, supervised craft extension.