Cozy Hedgehog's Nap fall Coloring Pages

Coloring page story

Hettie the hedgehog was very sleepy. It was time for her long winter nap. She needed to find the perfect, coziest bed. She tried to sleep under a rock, but it was too hard. She tried to sleep in the tall grass, but it was too breezy. She felt sad and tired. She curled up at the bottom of a big, bare tree. Just then, the wind blew. Swish, swoosh. A final, perfect red leaf floated down and landed right on her back. (Unexpected Twist) Then another. And another! The tree was giving her a warm, soft blanket of leaves for her bed. The forest was taking care of her.

Coloring page Age Appropriateness

The simple subject and calm mood are ideal for the 3-5 age group. Hettie is drawn as a simple, round shape, which is easy to color. The concept of being tucked in by a blanket of leaves is magical and reassuring, presenting the idea of hibernation in a positive light.

Coloring Page Coloring Instructions

Shhh, Hettie the hedgehog is getting sleepy! The tree is giving her a beautiful blanket of fall leaves. Can you color each leaf a different color? What color will you make sleepy Hettie? You can use quiet, soft colors to help her get ready for her long nap. You're doing a great job helping her get cozy!

Coloring Page Printing Tips

This page would look lovely printed on a soft gray or tan paper to enhance the cozy, earthy feel. Use standard printing settings, as the bold lines will show up clearly on almost any paper type, perfectly capturing the fall mood.

Recommended Tools

Twistable colored pencils are great because they don't require sharpening and can be used for both the larger hedgehog shape and the individual leaves. Washable markers would make the leaf blanket exceptionally vibrant and colorful.