Joyful Family Story Coloring Pages

Coloring page story

"This," said Mama Rabbit, holding up a flat gingerbread man ornament with faded icing and one button eye, "was made by your Great-Grandma Rosie." "He looks old," bounced Leo. "He is," said Mama. "He holds all our family's Christmas stories." She let Lily and Leo hang it together. But Leo, being bouncy, gave the branch a little boing! The gingerbread man flew off and slid under the big armchair. "Leo!" whispered Lily. They both peered into the darkness. "I can't see him!" Leo's ears drooped. "I'm sorry." "We have to get him back," said Lily. They tried a stick, but it was too short. They tried blowing, but he wouldn't move. They felt worried. What if he was lost forever? Then Lily had an idea. "Let's think. What did Great-Grandma Rosie like?" "Carrots!" shouted Leo. "And stories!" added Lily. "Mama said he holds our stories. Let's tell him a story to coax him out!" So they lay on their tummies. "Hello, Gingerbread Grandma," Lily whispered. "Do you remember the time Grandpa Rabbit won the carrot-growing contest?" "And the time Mama Rabbit made a pie so big we ate it for a week?" added Leo, giggling. They kept telling happy family stories into the darkness. And then, they saw a little movement. Leo reached under one more time, and his paw found it! They pulled out the gingerbread man. He didn't look old anymore. He looked like he was smiling, happy to have heard his stories again.

Coloring page Age Appropriateness

The picture book style is familiar and comforting to young children. The scene focuses on a single, clear action, and the characters are large and easy to color. This setup helps children aged 3-5 to understand the story and color successfully.

Coloring Page Coloring Instructions

Oh no, the gingerbread man is hiding! Let's help the bunnies coax him out with color. You can give the bunnies soft fur in any color you like. What color is the big, comfy armchair? And the gingerbread man needs to look tasty! You can color him brown, and maybe add some colorful button-eyes with your crayons. The rug they are lying on can be a beautiful pattern you create yourself!

Coloring Page Printing Tips

This illustration will look lovely printed on off-white or cream-colored paper to enhance the 'storybook' feel. Use your printer's standard settings and ensure 'scale to fit media' is checked.

Recommended Tools

Colored pencils would be wonderful for this page, giving it a soft, illustrated look. Crayons are also a great choice for the large rug and armchair areas. Let your child choose the tools they are most comfortable with!