Flicker's Gentle Landing Coloring Pages

Coloring page story

Flicker was a brand-new snowflake, and his six icy points trembled. He peeked over the edge of his soft, fluffy cloud and looked down, down, down. The world below was a dark blanket pricked with tiny, twinkling lights. All the other snowflakes were excited for the "Great Tumble." Not Flicker. He wanted to stay right where he was, safe in his cloud-home.

An old, wise snowflake named Nimbus drifted beside him. "What's the matter, little one?" Nimbus rumbled, his voice like soft thunder. "I'm scared of falling," whispered Flicker. "It's not falling," said Nimbus with a chuckle. "It's dancing. The wind will be your partner. Just listen to the music." Suddenly, a great gust of wind, a WHOOSH, scooped them all up! Flicker squeezed his eyes shut. He tumbled and twirled, the wind whistling in his icy ears. "I can't! I can't!" he thought. But then, he remembered Nimbus's words. He tried to listen. Beneath the wind's roar, he heard a faint, beautiful sound. Ting-a-ling-ling! It was the sound of bells from the town below.

Flicker opened his eyes. He wasn't tumbling anymore; he was gliding. He danced with the wind, past chimneys puffing out sweet-smelling smoke and past windows glowing with warmth. He landed, not with a thump, but with a gentle poof on something soft and red. It was a little girl's mitten. She was looking up at the sky with a huge smile. From a nearby church, a song began: "Silent night, holy night..." Flicker rested on the warm mitten, no longer trembling. He had been scared of the fall, but it had brought him here, to the beautiful music and sparkling lights of his very first Christmas.

Coloring page Age Appropriateness

The Round & Soft Cartoon style with its simple shapes, clear outlines, and friendly characters is perfect for the 6-8 age group. There are no tiny, complex areas, making it easy for developing motor skills to stay within the lines.

Coloring Page Coloring Instructions

Hello, little artist! Let's bring this beautiful Christmas moment to life. You can make the little girl's mitten a bright, cheerful color like red or purple. What color is her cozy winter hat? You can give Flicker and his snowflake friends a light blue or sparkly silver color with your crayons. Don't forget to give the girl rosy cheeks!

Coloring Page Printing Tips

For the best coloring experience, print this page on slightly thicker paper, like cardstock, which holds up well to crayons and markers. Use your printer's standard or 'normal' quality setting for crisp, clear lines. Let the ink dry for a moment before giving it to your little one.

Recommended Tools

Chunky crayons are great for this age, as they are easy to grip and perfect for filling in the large spaces. Washable markers are also a fun choice for bright, bold colors. Colored pencils can be used for smaller details like the patterns on the scarf.