Hibernation & Learning winter Coloring Pages

Coloring page story

Barnaby the bear gave a great big yawn. YAWWWWN! It was a yawn so big it made the little birds on the branch shiver. "It's getting cold," Barnaby rumbled to his mama. "And I'm so... very... sleepy." Mama Bear smiled. "That's the winter sleepiness, my dear. It's time for our long nap." She tucked him into their den, full of soft leaves and moss. She told him to dream of sweet berries and warm sunshine, which would be waiting for him when he woke up. Barnaby closed his eyes, and as the first snow began to fall outside, he was already dreaming, warm and snug in his bed.

Coloring page Age Appropriateness

The 'Cozy Tone Cartoon' composition, simplified into line art, creates a feeling of warmth and safety that is very reassuring for 3-5 year olds. The large, simple bear outlines are not intimidating and are easy to color. The theme of being tucked into bed by a parent is universally comforting and helps explain the concept of winter hibernation in a gentle, relatable way.

Coloring Page Coloring Instructions

It's time for the bears to take a long winter nap! Can you help make their den extra cozy? You can color Mama Bear and sleepy baby Barnaby. What color are they? Maybe a warm, fuzzy brown! And their bed is made of soft leaves and moss—you can make those green and orange and yellow. Through the door, you can see little snowflake outlines. Let's make this the coziest picture ever by filling all the white spaces with your wonderful colors!

Coloring Page Printing Tips

To enhance the 'cozy' feel, consider printing this line art on cream-colored or light tan paper. This can give the drawing a warm undertone before coloring even begins. Always use a high-resolution setting to capture the clear black outline strokes, making coloring a frustration-free winter activity.

Recommended Tools

Soft-leaded colored pencils are great for blending warm colors for the bears' fur. For younger children, twistable crayons are a fantastic, no-mess option that allows for both broad strokes and a bit more detail. Using different tools for the bears and the background can create a lovely contrast.