Friendship & Sharing cute lion Coloring Pages for Kids

Coloring page story

Leo was padding by the stream when he saw it: a pebble, as smooth as a lullaby and sparkling with all the colors of a rainbow. "My shiny!" he whispered. Just then, a little meerkat named Mia popped up. "Ooh, a sparkly! It's mine!" she chirped.

Leo held the pebble tight. "No, mine!" Mia stomped her foot. "Mine!" They both looked sad. The sun peeked from behind a cloud, and a beam of light hit the pebble. WHOOSH! A tiny rainbow danced on Mia’s nose. She giggled. Leo turned the pebble, and another rainbow danced on his paw.

Twist: They realized the pebble wasn't fun to have; it was fun to share. Holding it together made the best rainbows. Life Lesson: Sharing makes things more beautiful and fun. Interactive Element: What colors do you see in a rainbow? Let’s count them together!

Coloring page Age Appropriateness

This design is perfectly suited for ages 3-5. The round, soft shapes are visually appealing and easy for young children to process. The theme of friendship is relatable, and the large, distinct coloring areas for each character and the rainbow help develop color identification skills and the motor control needed to color within boundaries.

Coloring Page Coloring Instructions

Look, Leo and Mia are sharing! Isn't that nice? You can color Leo and Mia to show they are happy friends. How about making the special pebble sparkle with your brightest colors? And for the rainbow outline above them, can you color each line a different color? Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple! Take your time and fill each empty space with beautiful colors.

Coloring Page Printing Tips

To make the rainbow really pop, print this cute lion page on bright white paper. Ensure your printer is set to a high-quality black and white mode to make the 2-3px thick outlines stand out, providing clear guides for your little one to color.

Recommended Tools

Washable broad-tip markers are excellent for filling in the rainbow bands with solid, bright colors. Colored pencils can be used for the characters to practice more detailed coloring. Using different tools for different parts can make the activity even more engaging.