Finley Meets Gus Toddler Fire Truck Coloring Pages

Coloring page story

Finley was at the harbor when a little tugboat, Gus, got his rope tangled in a big anchor. "Toot-toot! I'm stuck!" Gus cried.

(Problem) Gus the Tugboat couldn't move.

(Challenge) Finley couldn't go in the water. His wheels needed to stay on the land.

(Action) Finley extended his ladder way out over the water. Creeeak... stretch! He used the very tip of his ladder to gently nudge the heavy rope. Nudge, nudge, nudge. The rope wiggled free!

(Unexpected Twist) To say thank you, Gus the Tugboat used his water cannon to give Finley a fun, splashy shower on the dock! SPLISH! SPLASH!

(Victory & Interaction) The little tugboat was free! Let's stretch our ladders! Can you reach your arms up as high as they can go? Stretch!

Coloring page Age Appropriateness

Ideal for the 3-5 age group, this page combines two toddler favorites: a fire truck and a boat. The outlines are simple and bold, making it easy for young children to color within the lines. The clear story of helping a friend is easy to understand and emotionally engaging. The variety of shapes—vehicles, water, animals—keeps the activity interesting and helps with shape recognition.

Coloring Page Coloring Instructions

Ahoy, little artist! Finley is on a harbor adventure! Let's color Finley bright red so he stands out on the dock. What color will Gus the Tugboat be? Maybe blue or yellow? The water can be a beautiful blue, and you can make the fish swimming in it all different colors. Don't forget the yellow for the sun and the white and gray for the seagulls! Have fun filling in all the empty outlines!

Coloring Page Printing Tips

For best results, print this detailed harbor scene on a high-quality setting to make every outline, from Finley's ladder to the distant lighthouse, sharp and clear. Using a slightly heavier paper will make the coloring experience more enjoyable, especially if using markers for the water areas. A crisp toddler fire truck print is a happy print!

Recommended Tools

A mix of tools works well here. Crayons are great for the large areas of the vehicles and the dock. Fine-tipped washable markers could be fun for the smaller details like the fish and seagulls. This allows children to practice using different grips and creating different effects within the clean outlines.