Firefly Lantern A Magical Forest Coloring Page for Kids

Coloring page story

A thick fog rolled over the forest on the night of the big Christmas dinner. The animals couldn't see the path to the Great Oak Tree. "Oh no! We'll miss the party!" cried a little hedgehog.

Just then, a tiny light bobbed through the mist. It was Flicker the Firefly. He wasn't big or strong, but his bottom glowed with a gentle, golden light.

"Follow me!" he buzzed.

He flew slowly ahead, his light like a tiny lantern in the fog. He led the hedgehog, the badger, and the deer all the way to the party. Flicker's gift was not something you could hold. His gift was showing the way, and because of him, everyone arrived safely for a wonderful Christmas dinner together.

Coloring page Age Appropriateness

The composition is simple and follows a clear narrative line that 3-5 year olds can understand. The characters are cute and drawn with large, basic shapes. The radiating light from the firefly is a fun, dramatic element that kids will enjoy coloring.

Coloring Page Coloring Instructions

Wow, look at the brave little firefly! He's lighting the way for his friends. Let's make his light super bright with a yellow or orange crayon. What colors will you make the hedgehog and the badger? You can make the path a winding brown line through the forest. You are the artist!

Coloring Page Printing Tips

This page is another great candidate for printing on dark paper. Using a bright yellow or even a white crayon/colored pencil for the firefly's light will create a very striking and beautiful effect. Standard printing works great too!

Recommended Tools

A yellow highlighter is the perfect, kid-safe tool to make the firefly's light really glow! For the other animals, chunky crayons or washable markers are ideal for their little hands to grip and use.