Ever seen an illustration so cute it melted your heart? That's likely the magic of kawaii drawings at work! This Japanese art ...

These adorable amphibians, native to Mexico, have become a beloved icon in the kawaii (Japanese for "cute") aesthetic, inspiring countless illustrations, plush toys, and, of course, coloring pages!

In Japan, ‘cute’ is a big deal. Their own word for it, kawaii (“ka-why-ee”), is more of an ethos than an adjective. Shops and billboards are filled with big-eyed fluffy figures.