Ferdinand's Funny Shadow Cow Coloring Pages

Coloring page story

Ferdinand the cow had a funny little friend who followed him everywhere. It was his own shadow.

When the sun was high, his shadow was a small, dark cow right under his feet. When the sun was low in the evening, his shadow grew long and tall, stretching all the way across the field!

Ferdinand would swish his tail, and his shadow would swish its tail. He would dip his head for a drink, and his shadow would, too. It was a quiet friend who was always there, ready to play a copy-cat game in the sunshine.

Coloring page Age Appropriateness

This is an excellent educational design for children aged 3-5. It introduces the concept of shadows in a very simple, visual way. The duplicate shapes are fun to color and can lead to conversations about light and science. The large, uncluttered outlines are perfect for developing motor skills.

Coloring Page Coloring Instructions

Look! Ferdinand the cow is playing with his friend, his shadow. You can color Ferdinand, and then you can color his shadow friend right next to him! You could make his shadow gray or black, or maybe a funny color like blue or purple! Don't forget to color the big, happy sun outline that is making the shadow. Have fun playing this coloring game!

Coloring Page Printing Tips

Print on standard white paper for a classic look. This page works well because of its simple composition. Use your printer's 'fit to page' option to make sure both the cow and his shadow outline fit perfectly on the sheet.

Recommended Tools

This is a great page for experimenting. Children can use a crayon to color Ferdinand the cow, and then use a dark marker to color inside the shadow outline. This contrast in tools can help emphasize the difference between the cow and its shadow.