Panda Hug Bookmark Craft

If your kids tend to read several books at one time, a craft project like this panda hug bookmark might come in handy.

It’s a common sight in our household to have several books lying around. Science books. One of The Wingfeather Saga books (my daughter). A WWII history book (my younger son). One or two of the Narnian Chronicles (my older son). And of course, the kids often stop in the middle of a story, and they need a bookmark.

Projects like this cute panda hug bookmark are the perfect craft for home-schooling kids and avid readers. They can also make a fun project to go along with a summer reading challenge.

Fun Facts about Pandas

Before we begin, here are some interesting facts about pandas to expand your arts and crafts time into a fun lesson:

Pandas Love to Eat! 🐼🍃
Pandas eat mostly bamboo, and they can munch on up to 40 pounds of it every day! That’s about as heavy as a small dog!
They Have an Extra “Thumb”! 👍
Pandas have a special extra bone in their wrist that works like a thumb, helping them grab and hold bamboo while they eat.
Baby Pandas Are Tiny! 🍼
When pandas are born, they are pink, blind, and super tiny—about the size of a stick of butter! They don’t get their black-and-white fur until later.
Pandas Are Great Climbers! 🧗‍♂️
Even though they look chubby, pandas love to climb trees and can be really good at it! Baby pandas start climbing when they’re just a few months old.
Pandas Do Handstands! 🤸‍♂️
Sometimes, male pandas do a handstand against a tree to leave their scent higher up—almost like they’re doing panda gymnastics!
They’re Not Just Black and White! ⚫⚪
There’s a rare type of panda called the Qinling panda, and instead of black-and-white fur, it has brown and light tan fur!
They Sleep A LOT! 😴
Pandas spend most of their day eating and sleeping. After a big bamboo meal, they like to take a nap before eating again.
They Don’t Hibernate! ❄️
Unlike other bears, pandas don’t hibernate in winter. Instead, they just move to warmer places in the mountains.
Pandas Are Super Special! 🌏
Giant pandas are only found in the wild in China, and there are only about 1,800 pandas left in the wild, making them very rare.

Okay, let’s get started on the panda hug bookmark!

Supplies for Panda Hug Bookmark

Colored craft papers
Craft glue
Pencil
Sharpies
A pair of scissors
Panda Hug Bookmark Template

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Instructions for Panda Hug Bookmark

Step 1:

Select white, black, grey, and pink craft paper for the panda hug bookmark. Trace the 2 circular shapes on white paper and trace the 2 small circles on pink paper. Trace the rest of the patterns on black and grey paper. Cut out the traced patterns nicely.

Step 2:

The egg-shaped piece is the body part of the panda and the other circular piece is the head. Attach the half circular piece on the top side of the body pattern (opposite to the wide side). Attach the 2 eye patches and the 2 pink blush patterns on the head cutout.

Step 3:

Attach the 2 ear cutout on the top side of the head pattern. Use a sharpie to draw the eyes, nose and mouth of the paper panda on the head cutout.

Step 4:

Grab any one of the hand cut outs and apply a drop of glue on the straight side of the hand cutout. Place the glued part near the top side of the body pattern, keeping the rest of the hand part free.