Kindness & Sharing Owl Coloring Pages for Kids

Coloring page story

Barnaby was a grumpy owl who loved his branch. It was the best branch in the whole oak tree—smooth and wide, with a perfect view of the moon. It was HIS branch.

One rainy night, a little bluebird, shivering and wet, landed on the edge of Barnaby's branch. "P-p-please," she chirped, "m-my nest is full of water. C-can I stay here until the rain stops?"

"Hmph!" huffed Barnaby. "This is MY branch." He turned his back.

But then he heard a tiny drip, drop sound and a little shiver. He peeked. The poor bluebird looked so sad and cold. Barnaby remembered a time he had been caught in the rain. He shuffled over. "Okay," he grumbled, "but just for a little while." He even stretched his big wing over her to block the rain.

When the rain stopped, the bluebird sang him the most beautiful thank you song he had ever heard. Barnaby realized his branch felt even better when it was shared. The unexpected twist? The next day, the bluebird brought him the shiniest, juiciest berry as a thank you, and Barnaby learned that sharing doesn't just make others happy—it can make you happy, too.

Coloring page Age Appropriateness

The narrative quality of this image is perfect for ages 3-5, as it clearly tells a story of caring. The simple character designs and the large, uncluttered shapes of the owl, bird, and branch are easy to color, preventing frustration and encouraging creative engagement with the story's theme.

Coloring Page Coloring Instructions

Oh, look! Barnaby the owl is sharing his branch and his big wing to keep the little bird dry from the rain. That is so kind! What color is Barnaby's big, caring wing? And what color is the little bird he is protecting? You can color the rain blue and the strong branch brown. You are doing a wonderful job!

Coloring Page Printing Tips

Print on a slightly thicker paper (like 24 lb or higher) to handle potentially heavy coloring, especially if your child decides to color the entire background for the rain. This will prevent the paper from wrinkling. A standard quality print setting is sufficient.

Recommended Tools

This is a great page for colored pencils, allowing for soft shading on the owl's wing and the branch. Crayons are also perfect for the job. You could even use a blue marker to make the raindrops and then color over them with a crayon for a cool wax-resist effect!