Turtle on a Log

Soaking up the sun, this happy turtle basks on a fallen log stretched over the water, its neck reaching up toward the warmth as gentle ripples spread below. Cattail reeds and lily pads frame the edges of the pond, giving you a peaceful scene with lots of natural details to color. The log, the water ripples, the reeds, and the floating lily pads all add areas for older kids to explore, while younger colorers can focus on the big friendly turtle. Turtles really do climb out onto logs and rocks to bask in the sunshine, which helps warm their bodies because they are cold-blooded animals. A row of turtles sunbathing on a log is a common sight at a real pond. Print it on US Letter or A4 and color this sunny pond moment in calm greens, browns, and blues.