Free The Nut Job Coloring Pages: 24 printable PDF designs from the 2014 animated heist comedy, starring Surly the purple squirrel clutching his nuts, the clever red squirrel Andie, Surly’s silent rat partner Buddy, the sweet pug Precious, the scheming Raccoon who rules Liberty Park, the self-admiring hero Grayson, the nervous Mole, a cardinal, and Mr. Feng. Three connect-the-dots sheets for Surly, Precious, and Andie add a counting puzzle before the coloring starts. A free PDF backs every sheet for home printing, while browsers on phones and computers support digital coloring of the same drawings.
The Nut Job reached theaters in the United States and Canada on January 17, 2014. Directed by Peter Lepeniotis, who expanded his own 2005 short Surly Squirrel, it was produced by ToonBox Entertainment and Redrover with Gulfstream Pictures. Set in the fictional Oakton City in 1959, the story follows Surly after he is banished from the park and plans to rob a nut shop that turns out to be a front for human bank robbers. Will Arnett voices Surly, Katherine Heigl voices Andie, Liam Neeson voices Raccoon, and Maya Rudolph voices Precious. A sequel, The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature, arrived in 2017.
Most sheets are single-character portraits with big round eyes, bushy tails, and simple park backgrounds, so they work well for young colorists. The pair and trio pages bring two or three animals together for kids ready to keep several palettes straight, and the dot-to-dot sheets build number order practice into the activity.
What’s Inside This Collection
Surly and Andie lead the 24 designs, with Precious, Buddy, Raccoon, and the rest of Liberty Park filling out the set.
Surly the Squirrel
Surly hugs one nut, carries a pile of nuts, poses with Precious and Andie, and stars in a handful of solo shots. Shade his fur a medium Violet with lighter Lavender on his belly and tail tip, and give the nuts a warm Tan shell with Burnt Sienna shading.
Andie
Andie stands alone, teams up with Surly, and joins Raccoon and Precious in a group page. Use a bright red-orange for her fur, Cream for her chest, and keep her eyes large and Brown.
Precious
The pug Precious holds a nut, pairs with Surly, and has two solo portraits. Fill her body with a soft Apricot or Fawn, color her face mask and ears Black, and add a Pink tongue and a Red collar.
Buddy, Raccoon, Grayson, and Mole
Buddy the rat, the villainous Raccoon, the dashing Grayson, and the timid Mole each have their own pages. Make Buddy Blue Gray with Pink ears and tail, give Raccoon Gray fur with a Black mask and ringed tail, color Grayson a classic Gray squirrel with a lighter belly, and use Dark Brown for Mole.
Cardinal, Mr. Feng, and Title Page
A cardinal, Mr. Feng, and a title design round out the cast pages. Color the cardinal Bright Red with a Black face patch and an Orange beak, and add Green trees and a Yellow sunburst to the title page.
Connect-the-Dots Pages
Surly, Precious, and Andie each appear on a dot-to-dot puzzle. Join the numbers lightly in pencil, and once the shape appears, fill the animal using the same palette as the regular pages.
What The Nut Job Coloring Pages Do
Talking about teamwork and sharing. Surly starts the movie thinking only about himself, but learns that the park animals are stronger when they work together and share food. Coloring Surly with Andie and Buddy opens an easy conversation about teamwork. Kids can name someone who helped them complete a hard task.
Building early writing skills. The finger strength and hand coordination needed for writing grow quickly between ages 2 and 7, and the American Academy of Pediatrics advises naming everyday drawing and coloring as simple ways to strengthen them. Fluffy tails invite curved strokes, while the dot-to-dot sheets add straight-line pencil control.
Relaxing with familiar characters. Structured coloring lowered anxiety for adults in a 2005 study published by the Art Therapy Journal. Cheerful squirrels, a happy pug, and park scenery make these pages a calm, pleasant break. One portrait page fits nicely into a quiet afternoon.
Practicing numbers. Connecting the dots in order reinforces counting and number recognition. Preschoolers can say each number aloud as they draw, then reward themselves by coloring the picture they revealed.
How to Color The Nut Job Pages Well
- Bushy tails: Use short, curved strokes that follow the shape of the tail to make the fur look fluffy.
- Two-tone fur: Pair a darker body color with a lighter belly on every squirrel for depth.
- Shiny nuts: Keep a tiny crescent of paper uncolored on every nut for a polished gleam.
- Pug wrinkles: Shade between Precious’s face wrinkles with light Brown to give her a puffy look.
- Raccoon mask: Color the mask first in Black so the gray fur around it stays clean.
- Park scenery: Add Green grass, Brown tree trunks, and a Sky Blue background to frame each character.
5 Creative Craft Ideas With The Nut Job Coloring Pages
1. Nut Shop Heist Map
Color Surly, Buddy, and Andie, snip around each one, and arrange the crew on a sketched plan of the park and nut shop with dotted escape routes.
2. Acorn Treasure Box
Color a Surly page with nuts and glue it on top of a little gift box stocked with real acorns or paper nuts.
3. Precious Paper Puppet
Color Precious, glue her onto a paper lunch bag, and use it as a puppet to retell the story.
4. Liberty Park Diorama
Color several characters, clip each one to a clothespin, and set the cast up inside a shoebox lined with paper trees and grass.
5. Dot-to-Dot Challenge Card
Color a connect-the-dots page and glue it into a folded card, then dare a friend to beat your time on the next puzzle.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are The Nut Job Coloring Pages?
These are 24 free designs of Surly, Andie, Buddy, Precious, Raccoon, and other Liberty Park animals from the 2014 movie, including three connect-the-dots puzzles, and every sheet costs nothing, whether it ends up on paper or a tablet.
Who made The Nut Job?
Peter Lepeniotis directed The Nut Job, based on his 2005 short film Surly Squirrel. ToonBox Entertainment, Redrover, and Gulfstream Pictures produced it, and Open Road Films released it in the United States.
Who is Surly?
Surly is a purple squirrel who starts out selfish and grumpy but grows into a hero. Will Arnett voices him in both films.
Who is Andie?
Andie is a kind and smart red squirrel who believes in helping everyone in the park. Katherine Heigl voices her.
Who is the villain in The Nut Job?
Raccoon, voiced by Liam Neeson, secretly hoards food while pretending to protect the park animals.
Who is Precious?
Precious is a friendly pug guarding the nut shop who becomes a friend to Surly. Maya Rudolph voices her.
What age are The Nut Job coloring pages for?
With its PG rating, the film suits families, and the portrait sheets sit comfortably within reach of preschoolers near 3. The dot-to-dot puzzles suit kids 4 to 7 who are learning to count.
Did The Nut Job get a second movie?
Yes. The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature was released in August 2017 and brings back Surly, Andie, Buddy, and Precious to save their park from a greedy mayor.
Start Coloring
Pick Surly, Andie, Precious, or a dot-to-dot puzzle from the 24 Nut Job designs, then send it to a printer or color it digitally, free and with no account required. Show off finished park friends on Facebook or Pinterest.
