Clever Detective Dino Coloring Book

Coloring page story

The Triceratops roundabout was usually the source of the happiest shrieks in the playground. Its three horns were perfect handles for pushing. Push, push, push... Whee! But today, the roundabout was silent.

When Rexy tried to push it, it made a terrible noise. "SQUEAK-SCREECH-SQUEAK!"

"Ouch, my ears!" yelped Tilly.

"That sounds grumpy," added Steggy. No one wanted to play on the grumpy-sounding roundabout.

Pippa the Pterodactyl landed beside it. She was curious. "What's making that noise?" she wondered. The others shrugged. Pippa decided to investigate. She walked around the roundabout, listening closely. Squeak... She put her ear near the bottom. SCREECH... The sound was coming from right in the middle, where the roundabout spun on a big stone.

She peered underneath. Tucked into the spinning part was a little, dry leaf, all curled up and stuck. "Aha!" she chirped. "I found the problem!"

She tried to get it with her beak, but she couldn't quite reach. "Rexy, can you try to push it just a little bit?" she asked. Rexy gave the roundabout a tiny, gentle nudge. The leaf moved. Pippa stretched her neck and, with the very tip of her beak, she plucked the dry leaf out.

"Try it now!" she said proudly.

Rexy gave the roundabout a big push. It spun around smoothly and silently, with only the happy sound of the wind. Whoosh! Soon everyone was piling on, laughing and spinning. Pippa felt very clever. She had solved the mystery of the squeak not with strength, but with a little bit of curiosity and a careful look.

Coloring page Age Appropriateness

Simple line art is excellent for the 3-5 age group because it provides very clear and distinct boundaries for coloring. The lack of complex textures or details helps prevent frustration and allows children to feel successful in their creative efforts.

Coloring Page Coloring Instructions

Hooray, Pippa fixed the squeak! She's such a smart detective. Let's color in the celebration! You can make the big roundabout a whole bunch of different colors. What color is the clever Pippa? And look at all her happy friends! You can give them all bright, joyful colors because they're ready to play again. Don't forget the little leaf that caused all the trouble!

Coloring Page Printing Tips

This page is very ink-friendly due to its simple lines and open space. Print a few copies for a playdate activity. The kids can compare how they each decided to color the roundabout and the characters, celebrating their unique choices.

Recommended Tools

Fine-tipped washable markers are a great choice here, as they make it easy to color in the characters without going over the lines of the nearby friends. This page also works wonderfully with sticker decorating after the coloring is done!