Brave & Blooming Lilies Coloring Pages for Toddlers

Coloring page story

In a quiet corner of the garden, a little pink lily was still a tight, green bud. All her brothers and sisters had opened up into big, beautiful flowers. "Come on, open up!" said the sun. "It's scary out there," whispered the bud, holding her petals tight. A gentle bee named Buzzy landed nearby. "But we want to see your beautiful pink color!" he buzzed softly.

The little bud peeked open just a tiny bit. She saw the blue sky and the green leaves. It wasn't so scary. The sun sent a warm, golden ray to give her a little hug. (Unexpected Twist) She thought the other flowers would laugh, but instead, they all leaned in and whispered, "You can do it!" Feeling brave, she took a deep breath and... poof! She opened all her petals. She was the prettiest pink you ever did see.

Coloring page Age Appropriateness

This style is ideal for 3-5 year olds as it clearly depicts emotions (shyness transforming into pride). The exaggerated, happy expressions on the flowers and bee are easy for children to understand and relate to. The simple shapes help them practice coloring without frustration.

Coloring Page Coloring Instructions

It's time to be brave and color! This beautiful lily just opened up. What color do you think she is? The story says she was the prettiest pink! You can give her a happy pink face. And look at her friend, Buzzy the bee! Let's give him yellow and black stripes. All the other lilies are so proud of her. You can make them any color you like!

Coloring Page Printing Tips

To make this a special activity, print on cream or light-colored paper to give it a warm, gentle feel. Ensure your printer is set to 'black and white' or 'grayscale' to get pure, solid lines for coloring.

Recommended Tools

Colored pencils are great for this page, as they allow for layering different shades of pink on the main lily. For younger children, twistable crayons are a no-mess, no-fuss option that's always ready to color.