Kindness to Reindeer Coloring Pages

Coloring page story

Christmas wasn’t just about toys; it was about the reindeer! But when Santa and Lily went to the stables, they found eight very grumpy reindeer. Dasher was stomping his hoof. STOMP! STOMP! Blitzen was sighing big, cloudy breaths into the cold air.

“What’s the matter with them?” Lily whispered.

“The elves usually sing them their special ‘Flying Songs’ while they eat,” Santa explained. “But today, all they can do is hiccup jingles. It’s putting the reindeer off their oats!”

Sure enough, Pip the elf tried to sing, but it came out: “Oh, the weather outside is—Hic-JINGLE!—so frightful—Hic-JINGLE!”

The lead reindeer, Donner, just turned his back and grumbled. He wouldn't eat his magical lichen, which gave him the power of flight.

Lily felt sad for the grumpy reindeer. She thought about what her mom sang to her when she was feeling sad. She walked slowly towards Donner, her small hand outstretched. “It’s okay,” she said softly. Then, she began to sing, her voice quiet and sweet.

“Twinkle, twinkle, little star… How I wonder what you are…”

Donner’s ears twitched. He turned his big head and looked at her with his dark, gentle eyes. He stopped grumbling. The other reindeer grew quiet, listening. Lily kept singing, and soon, Donner took a small nibble of his food. Then another.

Santa watched, a wide smile spreading across his face. Lily hadn't used magic. She had used kindness. And sometimes, a simple, gentle song is the most powerful magic of all.

Coloring page Age Appropriateness

The cute, non-intimidating design of the large reindeer makes it appealing and friendly for children 3-5. The large, open shapes of the reindeer's body and the simple background are easy for developing hands to color. The emotional connection between the two characters is clear and easy for a child to understand.

Coloring Page Coloring Instructions

Look, Donner the reindeer was grumpy, but Lily's song made him feel better! Let's give Donner a nice brown coat. What color is his nose? Maybe it's a shiny red one! You can color Lily's jacket your favorite color. Let's make the stable cozy and warm with happy colors.

Coloring Page Printing Tips

This page looks lovely on off-white or cream-colored paper to give it a rustic, stable-like feel. Print at 'best' quality to ensure the gentle expressions on the characters' faces are clear and crisp.

Recommended Tools

Colored pencils are great for this page, allowing for a soft, gentle look that matches the theme of the story. They also help children practice a more precise grip. For a bolder look, washable markers are always a fun, safe choice.