Finley Fox Discovers the Forest Coloring Pages

Coloring page story

Beginning: Finley Fox lived in a cozy den with his mother. Christmas was coming, and he wanted to give her the most wonderful gift in the world. But he had no money for shiny baubles or sweet honey-cakes from the market. He looked at his empty paws and felt a bit sad. "What can I give her?" he wondered.

Middle: Finley decided to take a walk in the snowy woods to think. The forest was sparkling with its own Christmas decorations. He saw a branch of holly with berries as red as a robin's chest. Perfect! He picked one. He saw a piece of moss, as soft and green as a summer blanket. Lovely! He took a small piece. He found a tiny, frosted pinecone that glittered as if it were covered in diamond dust. He carefully tucked it into his pocket. He had an idea!

Ending: Back in his den, Finley took a flat piece of birch bark. He carefully arranged his treasures on it: the red berry, the green moss, and the sparkly pinecone. He made a beautiful picture—a gift from the forest itself. When he gave it to his mother on Christmas morning, her eyes shone brighter than any shop-bought bauble. "Oh, Finley," she whispered, hugging him tight. "You have given me the forest. It's the most beautiful gift I have ever received." Finley learned that the best gifts don't come from a store; they come from a loving heart and a creative mind.

Coloring page Age Appropriateness

The narrative quality of this style is excellent for ages 3-5, as it clearly tells a part of the story. The characters are distinct and their emotions are easy to read. The gift itself is made of simple, recognizable shapes from nature (circle, bump, oval), which are great for young children to identify and color.

Coloring Page Coloring Instructions

Look, Finley Fox has made a special gift for his mom! Let's help him color it in. Finley is a fox, so you could color him orange or red-brown. His mom can be the same color, or maybe a little different. The gift is from the forest! The little berry would look beautiful in red. The moss can be a lovely green, and the pinecone a nice, warm brown. Let's make this the best present ever!

Coloring Page Printing Tips

This page tells such a lovely story. Print it on standard paper for a simple coloring activity, or on thicker paper if you plan to use markers. After coloring, you could go on a nature walk to find your own 'forest treasures' like leaves and pinecones to talk about the story.

Recommended Tools

Colored pencils are a great choice here, allowing for different shades of brown on the pinecone and fox fur. Crayons are also perfect for filling in the larger shapes of the foxes. To make the berry extra special, a dot of red paint or a shiny red marker would look wonderful.