Bear Cub Climbing a Tree

Halfway up the trunk, this determined bear cub hugs the bark with its front paws while its hind legs brace below and leafy branches wait overhead. The curious look on its face and the bark texture of the tree give kids plenty to work with, making it a nice step up from the simplest cub pages. Toddlers can color the cub's round body, while older children can add wood grain to the trunk and shade the leaves. Climbing comes naturally to young bears — cubs scramble up trees to stay safe, to nap, and sometimes just to play, and their strong claws make them excellent climbers. This little explorer is a great prompt for talking about how animals keep themselves safe. Print it on US Letter or A4 and color the cub, the trunk, and the leafy canopy above.