Hedgehog's Hibernation A Cozy autumn Coloring Page

Coloring page story

Hattie the hedgehog was getting very, very sleepy. The autumn sun was gentle and the air was cool. It was time for her long winter sleep. First, she found a pile of soft, dry moss. She nudged it into a snug little den. Next, she gathered crispy, brown leaves and pushed them on top to make a warm blanket. She wiggled inside, curled into a tight little ball, and gave a great big hedgehog yawn. "Goodnight, autumn," she mumbled, and fell fast asleep.

Coloring page Age Appropriateness

The 'Simple Line Art Cartoon' style is perfectly suited for the 3-4 age group due to its lack of complexity. The primary shapes—a ball and a pile of leaves—are large and very easy to color. The theme of getting 'cozy' and sleepy is comforting and familiar to young children, making this autumn scene both relatable and calming.

Coloring Page Coloring Instructions

Shhh, this little hedgehog is very sleepy. She's getting her bed ready for a long nap. Let's help her make it extra cozy by coloring it in. You can use warm brown and yellow colors for her leafy blanket. What color will our sleepy hedgehog be? Try to color gently so we don't wake her up! Have fun filling in all the shapes and staying inside the strong black lines.

Coloring Page Printing Tips

Use a standard printer setting on regular copy paper for a simple and effective coloring sheet. Since the design is simple, it prints well without any special adjustments. This makes it a quick and easy activity for parents and teachers to prepare.

Recommended Tools

Crayons are ideal for this page. Their soft texture is perfect for coloring the 'leaf blanket' and the 'mossy ground'. The slightly imprecise nature of crayon coloring is forgiving for little hands and adds to the soft, cozy charm of the illustration. Safety scissors could be provided afterwards for an extra motor-skill activity of cutting out the shape.