Grandpa's Memory Carnations Coloring Pages

Coloring page story

Every time Leo hugged his Grandpa, he smelled something nice and a little bit spicy. One day, he asked, "Grandpa, what is that smell?"

Grandpa smiled and reached into his shirt pocket. He pulled out a small, dried, dark red carnation. It was wrinkly and delicate. "This is my pocketful of memories," he said.

"A memory flower?" Leo asked, confused.

"Yes," said Grandpa. "When your Grandma and I first met, I gave her a carnation just like this. Now, I keep one with me to remember that happy day. When I smell it, I remember her smile." He let Leo hold the fragile flower. It felt like holding a secret.

Plot Twist: Leo gave the flower back. He then ran outside and came back holding a smooth, grey stone. He put it in his own pocket. "What's that?" asked Grandpa. "It's my pocketful of today's memory," said Leo. "For remembering hugging you."

Coloring page Age Appropriateness

The design is very suitable for ages 3-5. It portrays a gentle, loving, and easily understandable interaction between a child and a grandparent. The key objects (flower, stone) are clear and simple. The large characters provide an easy and satisfying coloring experience for small hands.

Coloring Page Coloring Instructions

This is a very special moment between Leo and his Grandpa. Grandpa is sharing his memory flower. What color was Grandpa's special carnation? You can make it a deep red. And what color is Leo's memory stone? You can color their sweaters with your favorite cozy colors. This picture is all about love and happy memories.

Coloring Page Printing Tips

Print this page on a quality matte paper that feels nice to the touch, enhancing the sensory theme of memory and keepsakes. A clean, crisp print will make the delicate lines of the dried carnation and the smooth outline of the stone clear and easy to color.

Recommended Tools

Colored pencils are perfect for this illustration, allowing for soft shading on the characters' clothes to give them a cozy feel. Crayons are also an excellent choice, and children can try to color the dried carnation with a brown or dark red crayon to show that it's an old, treasured memory.