Willow by the pond Coloring Page

Beside a calm pond, a willow lets its long, slender branches hang down until they almost touch the water's surface. When the wind blows, the branches sway gently and a few leaves brush the water, sending small ripples out toward the edges. Birds often hide among the leaves, looking for a cool spot to rest away from the midday sun. The trunk grows leaning toward the water, and its roots sink in near the bank, where the soil stays damp all the time. Sometimes the hanging branches reflect on the pond's surface, like a second copy of the tree turned upside down. For this page, choose soft greens for the leaves and a calm blue for the pond water, combining whichever tones you like best.