Family Fun Fox & Grandpa's Secret Coloring Pages

Coloring page story

Little Fern the Fox was learning how to pounce. Her Grandpa, a wise old fox with a silver-tipped tail, was her teacher. "You must be quiet, little one," he said in his warm, rumbly voice.

But Fern was not quiet. She would get excited and CRUNCH on a leaf. Or SNAP a twig. The little field mice would hear her and scamper away. "I'm no good at this," she sighed, her tail drooping.

Grandpa Fox nuzzled her. "I will tell you the family secret," he whispered. "We do not just listen with our ears. We listen with our paws."

Fern looked confused. "How?"

"Close your eyes," he said. "Stand very still. Feel the ground. Can you feel the tiny thump-thump of a beetle walking? That is listening with your paws."

The Twist: Fern closed her eyes and stood very, very still. She felt the wind. She felt the sun. And then... she felt a tiny, tiny vibration. A tickle-tickle-thump. She opened her eyes, and without thinking, she pounced! She didn't catch a mouse. She landed perfectly on a big, jittery grasshopper, which jumped away with a ZING!

Coloring page Age Appropriateness

The 'Round & Soft' style is perfect for conveying the gentle, loving relationship for the 3-5 age group. The poses are clear and easy to understand. The large, distinct shapes of the two foxes and the grasshopper are ideal for little hands to practice coloring, while the story behind the image is simple and heartwarming.

Coloring Page Coloring Instructions

It's a special day for Fern the Fox and her Grandpa! You can color Grandpa Fox with a wise, warm brown or orange. For little Fern, you can use a bright, energetic color! Can you see the silly grasshopper she pounced on? It would look great in a bright green. Let's fill this picture with all the happy colors of family.

Coloring Page Printing Tips

A nice, thick paper will make this a special keepsake. Print at standard quality for sharp lines. This Fox page is a wonderful gift for a child to color and give to their own grandparent, strengthening that special family connection.

Recommended Tools

Twistable colored pencils are great for getting the details on the grasshopper and the silver tip on Grandpa's tail. Crayons are perfect for filling in the large, soft shapes of the foxes. It's a great page for a cozy, shared coloring session.