Kind Dormouse St. Patrick's Day Coloring Pages

Coloring page story

Danny the dormouse found a shiny gold coin on the path. "Ooh, pretty!" he squeaked. Then he saw another, and another! He followed the trail of coins, thinking he was the luckiest mouse in the world.

The trail led him right to the bottom of a slide on the playground. But at the end, there was no pot of gold. There was a leprechaun, fast asleep, with a hole in his pocket! The coins had been falling out as he napped.

Danny gently nudged the coins back into the leprechaun's pocket. The leprechaun woke up with a start. "Oh, thank you, little friend!" he said. "For your kindness, I'll make sure you find the sweetest berry in the forest tomorrow." And he did.

Coloring page Age Appropriateness

The anthropomorphic style makes the dormouse character relatable and endearing for children 3-5. The clear, narrative moment—helping someone—is a fantastic prompt for discussing kindness and honesty. The simple shapes of the slide, characters, and large coins are perfectly suited for the motor skills of this age group, ensuring a positive and educational coloring experience.

Coloring Page Coloring Instructions

Look, Danny the dormouse is being so kind! He's giving the gold coins back to the sleepy leprechaun. Let's color this sweet St. Patrick's Day moment. You can make the leprechaun's suit green and his hat, too. The gold coins can be a bright, shiny yellow. What color is the slide at the playground? It can be any color you choose! And don't forget our helpful hero, Danny the dormouse.

Coloring Page Printing Tips

To ensure the coin trail is clear, print this page on bright white paper using your printer's standard quality setting. This will provide good contrast. This coloring page is a great conversation starter, so have it ready for a quiet moment to talk about being kind this St. Patrick's Day.

Recommended Tools

Twistable crayons are a great, no-mess option that doesn't require sharpening. For the gold coins, a gold glitter crayon or a yellow marker would add a special, shiny touch. This is a great page for practicing staying within the lines on the simple, round coin shapes.