Brave Carnations Coloring Pages for Ages 3-5

Coloring page story

In a garden full of big, bright flowers, there was one little carnation bud named Carl. He was wrapped up tight, tight, tight.

"Come on, Carl! Open up!" buzzed a friendly bee. "I can't," squeaked Carl. "What if my petals are wrinkly? What if I'm not a nice color?" He felt a wobble of self-doubt.

The sun heard him. It shone a little warmer. You can do it, whispered the sunbeams. The wind heard him. It blew a gentle breeze. We are here to help, it whistled.

Carl took a deep breath. He tried to wiggle just one petal. Wiggle, wiggle. It was hard! He almost gave up. But then he felt the warm sun on his back. He pushed again. POP!

One red petal unfurled. Then another! Pop! Pop! Soon, Carl was a big, beautiful, ruffly red carnation. He wasn't wrinkly at all; he was wonderful! Plot Twist: A little girl walked by and said, "Oh, look! That one is the most beautiful of all because it just bloomed!" Carl puffed up his petals with pride. He wasn't shy anymore.

Coloring page Age Appropriateness

Perfect for ages 3-5, this design uses anthropomorphic characters (a smiling flower, sun, and bee) which are highly engaging for young children. The shapes are large and rounded, minimizing frustration and helping to build confidence in their coloring abilities, mirroring the story's theme.

Coloring Page Coloring Instructions

Look, it's Carl the brave carnation! He's not shy anymore. Can you make his petals a super bright and happy color? Maybe a wonderful red or a sunny yellow? Don't forget to give the friendly sun and the little bee some color, too! You can make this whole garden picture shine with happiness.

Coloring Page Printing Tips

Print on standard letter-sized paper for everyday fun. If you plan to use markers, a slightly thicker paper (24 lb) can help prevent bleed-through. Ensure your printer is set to 'black and white' mode to save ink and get the purest outlines for your carnations coloring sheet.

Recommended Tools

Washable markers will make the carnations look bold and beautiful. Large, triangular crayons can help with proper grip development for this age group. Stickers of butterflies or ladybugs could be a fun addition after the coloring is done!