The Jungle Book was released by Disney in 1967, and it was based on Rudyard Kipling’s book from 1894. The film brought a more lighthearted approach to this classic story of the human boy Mowgli and his animal friends. The film is one of the most beloved films ever released by Disney, and it has since seen numerous sequels, remakes, spinoffs and more. With this collection, you will get to color characters such as Mowgli, Baloo, Bagheera, the villainous Shere Khan and others. Prepare for some fun facts and information about this classic that you can enjoy as you bring color to this classic story.
30 Free Jungle Book Coloring Pages To Print And Color
1. Akela The Wolf Coloring PDF
When young Mowgli was a baby in the jungle, he was taken in by a group of kindly wolves led by the noble Akela. When developing the film, the filmmakers made a number of changes to the story, as the original book was made up of many interconnecting stories. Mowgli was made the focus of the story to make it more coherent.
2. Baby Elephant Following The Herd
3. Bagheera Leading Mowgli Through The Jungle
Bagheera the panther is one of Mowgli’s closest allies, and he is tasked with delivering the young human boy to a village for his own safety. In the original stories from The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling, Mowgli and Bagheera only feature in a few stories, whereas they are more central to the plot of the movie.
4. Bagheera Resting In The Shade
5. Bagheera Watching Over Mowgli
Bagheera is as loyal a friend as you could hope for, and he was protecting Mowgli even as he was a baby. He serves a similar role in the original books, but he has a more intense backstory in those tales. For the film, his personality was softened a bit, and there was less focus on his backstory.
6. Baloo Dancing And Singing
Of all the characters in the Jungle Book, Baloo is one of the most popular. He is well known for his cheerful nature and love of singing and dancing. He’s very different from his book counterpart, as that version of the character is a lot more strict and stoic than the movie. When making the animated film, the filmmakers wanted to make him a lighter, more comedic character that kids would enjoy watching.
7. Baloo Floating On The River
8. Baloo Teaching Mowgli To Fight
9. Hathi The Elephant Marching Through The Jungle
10. Jungle Animals Gathering At The River
11. Kaa Coiled Around A Branch
12. Kaa Slithering In The Jungle
Kaa is always up to no good, and he serves as an intimidating presence in the film. Fans may be surprised to hear that in the books, Kaa is actually one of the protagonists and helps Baloo and Bagheera to protect Mowgli. The makers of the film felt that audiences wouldn’t be able to accept a snake as a good character and made him a villain instead.
13. Kaa The Snake Hypnotizing Mowgli
Kaa has some spooky skills, including the ability to hypnotise Mowgli while singing his signature Trust In Me song. In the 2016 live-action remake of The Jungle Book, Kaa was portrayed as a female character voiced by Scarlett Johansson.
14. King Louie Asking For Fire
15. King Louie On His Jungle Throne Coloring Sheet
King Louie the orangutan is another popular character from the story, but he was not in the original books. Instead, the filmmakers created him specifically for the film, but he was originally going to be a more serious character before Walt Disney intervened and suggested making him more lighthearted and fun. Interestingly, orangutans don’t actually live in India, where the film is set.
16. King Louie Swinging From Vines
17. Mowgli Building A Hammock
18. Mowgli Enters The Man Village
19. Mowgli Meeting The Wolf Pack
20. Mowgli Picking Fruit From A Tree
21. Mowgli Riding On Baloo’s Back
22. Mowgli Playing With Baloo And Bagheera
The bond between Mowgli, Bagheera and Baloo is one that has captivated fans of the film for decades, and you definitely get the feeling that they would do anything for each other! The Jungle Book was the final film that Walt Disney personally worked on, as he sadly passed away in 1966. The movie was dedicated to him, as it was released a year after his death.
23. Mowgli Swimming In The River
Mowgli goes through many adventures in the film, but he also knows when to relax and take it easy! He was originally going to be voiced by a child actor named David Bailey, but David’s voice changed during production due to puberty. He was replaced by Bruce Reitherman, another child actor who had previously voiced Christopher Robin in a Winnie the Pooh film.
24. Mowgli Talking To The Elephants
25. Mowgli Walking Through The Jungle
26. Raksha The Wolf Watching Mowgli
Mowgli will always have a deep bond with the wolves, as they helped to raise him when he was a helpless baby. Seeing as Walt Disney passed away before the film was released, some people were worried that the animation department of Disney would be able to thrive. If the Jungle Book had failed, it may have jeopardized the future of Disney Studios, but luckily, it was a huge hit.
27. Shere Khan Looking Fierce
28. Shere Khan Roaring In The Jungle
Shere Khan is the fearsome villain of the story, and he plays a similar role in the original stories by Rudyard Kipling. Shere Khan’s stripes proved to be particularly difficult for the animators to depict.
29. Shere Khan Hiding In The Grass
30. Mowgli Hugging Baloo Coloring Page
It’s time to end things off with a heartwarming scene of Mowgli hugging his best pal Baloo. Baloo was voiced by comedian Phil Harris, and he initially felt that he wasn’t a good fit. He did such a great job that the filmmakers expanded Baloo’s role in the story.
After You Color Your Jungle Book Pages
Add in some characters from the film who didn’t appear in the collection, such as the vulture quartet. Incorporate text featuring famous songs from the film, like Bare Necessities and Trust In Me, into the scenes. Find some cool leaves in your yard and stick them over the plants of the jungle to create texture. Look up the iconic Jungle Book movie logo and draw it on the page to make your own poster!
The Jungle Book remains one of Disney’s most beloved films, and it will remain that way for years to come! I hope this collection helped you capture some of your favorite memories of this classic movie. Now, you can make these scenes and characters your own as you explore your creativity! Once you have finished the collection, you can share some of your Jungle Book art on social media for others to see and enjoy.
