Grandpa's Magical Story Stocking Coloring Book

Coloring page story

Beginning: Clara didn't have a real fireplace in her small apartment, so she and her Grandpa hung their stockings on the end of her bed. Grandpa's stocking looked old and saggy. "Grandpa," Clara asked, "what do you want Santa to bring you?" Grandpa smiled. "My dear, my stocking is a Story Stocking. It doesn't get filled with things, it gets filled with memories." Clara didn't understand.

Middle: On Christmas Eve, Clara was sad because her mom had to work late at the hospital. It didn't feel like a proper Christmas Eve. Grandpa saw her drooping face. "Ah," he said. "It's time to check my stocking." He reached deep inside the old, saggy stocking and pretended to pull something out. "Here's one!" he said, his eyes twinkling. "This is the memory of your first Christmas. You were so tiny, you slept in a laundry basket, and you held my finger so tight." He told her the whole story, full of funny sounds and happy details.

Ending: Clara giggled. "Find another one!" she begged. Grandpa reached in again. "Aha! This is the Christmas we tried to make cookies and put salt in instead of sugar! Ptooey!" They both roared with laughter. He pulled out memory after memory—of silly dances, of handmade gifts, of cozy hugs. By the time her mom got home, the room wasn't filled with presents, but with laughter and stories. Clara looked at the old, saggy stocking and understood. She had learned that the most magical Christmas stocking of all is one filled not with toys, but with love and shared memories.

Coloring page Age Appropriateness

The picture book style is excellent for conveying emotion and narrative to the 3-5 age group. The characters are simple, their expressions are clear and positive, and the setting is relatable. The large shapes of the quilt, sweater, and pajamas are perfect for young children who are still developing their coloring precision.

Coloring Page Coloring Instructions

This is Clara and her grandpa sharing happy stories. Grandpa is telling a funny memory! Let's color their clothes. What color is Grandpa's cozy sweater? And what pattern are Clara's pajamas? Polka dots? Stripes? You choose! The big stocking can be any color you love, maybe Christmas red or green. The quilt on the bed needs bright, happy colors, too. Let's fill this picture with as much love and laughter as they have!

Coloring Page Printing Tips

Print this page on off-white or cream-colored paper to enhance the warm, nostalgic feel of the story. It’s a wonderful page to color together with a grandparent or parent, sharing your own funny family stories as you color. Use the 'standard' or 'draft' print setting to save ink; the bold lines will still be perfectly clear.

Recommended Tools

Colored pencils are great for this page, allowing for some simple patterns on the quilt and pajamas. Crayons are perfect for filling in the larger areas like the bedspread and Grandpa's sweater. This is not a page that needs to be perfect; it's all about the warm, happy feeling, so let your child's creativity flow!