Bartholomew's Bell & Mouse Cow Coloring Pages

Coloring page story

Bartholomew was a very proud cow because he wore a bright, brassy bell around his neck. It went clong-clong-clong when he walked to find the tastiest grass, and clang-clang-clang when he trotted to the water trough.

One afternoon, his bell was quiet. It wasn't clonging or clanging at all. A tiny field mouse scurried up. "Bartholomew, why is your music gone?" squeaked the mouse.

Bartholomew looked down. His bell was stuck in a big, fluffy dandelion! The little mouse scurried onto his neck, and with a tiny push, freed the bell. CLONG! went the bell, loud and clear. Bartholomew was so happy, he gave the mouse a gentle, thankful lick that tickled.

Coloring page Age Appropriateness

The close-up perspective and focus on two characters make this design very suitable for 3-5-year-olds. The outlines of the cow, bell, and mouse are simple and distinct, preventing frustration. This scene encourages discussion about size (big cow, tiny mouse) and the story's theme of kindness, making it both an artistic and social-emotional learning tool.

Coloring Page Coloring Instructions

Oh look! The little mouse is helping the big cow. That's so kind! Let's color them. What color do you think Bartholomew the cow should be? And what about his special bell? You could make it a shiny yellow or gold! The little mouse can be gray or brown. And don't forget the fluffy yellow dandelion outline! Have so much fun filling in all the empty white spaces with your crayons.

Coloring Page Printing Tips

Print this page on a clean white sheet of paper to make the black outlines stand out. If your child wants to use paint, printing on watercolor paper or heavy cardstock will provide a sturdy surface. Use the 'fit to page' setting to ensure the entire charming scene is printed.

Recommended Tools

Colored pencils are a great choice here, especially for coloring the smaller outline of the mouse with more precision. For the larger areas of the cow, chunky crayons are ideal. This mix of tools can help children practice using different grips and pressures.