Leo Gives the Moon a happy birthday Coloring Pages

Coloring page story

Leo was looking out his window. The moon was big and round and bright. "The moon looks lonely," he said to his teddy bear. "I don't think anyone ever gives the moon a birthday party."

So, Leo decided he would.

He got his crayons and drew a big, happy birthday card with lots of stars and a smiling rocket ship. He put it on his windowsill so the moon could see it. Then, he stood on his tiptoes and sang "Happy Birthday to You" in his quietest, sweetest voice.

The moon didn't say thank you, of course. But Leo thought it shined just a little bit brighter that night, as if it were smiling right back at him.

Coloring page Age Appropriateness

The simple composition and large, clear shapes are ideal for children aged 3-5. The theme of giving a gift and showing kindness is a valuable social-emotional lesson. The focused scene (window, moon, card) is not overwhelming and allows young children to complete the picture successfully, boosting their confidence.

Coloring Page Coloring Instructions

Hello, my little stargazer. Tonight, we are giving the Moon a very special happy birthday! You can color the big, smiling moon a lovely bright yellow or a soft, glowing white. What color will you make all the little stars in the sky? And don't forget the special birthday card Leo made. You can color in the little rocket ship on the card. Let's make the moon feel so happy and loved!

Coloring Page Printing Tips

For a 'night sky' effect, consider printing this page on light blue construction paper. The black outlines will still stand out, and your child can color the moon and stars with yellow and white crayons for a beautiful contrast. This simple trick can make their happy birthday artwork extra special.

Recommended Tools

Oil pastels would be beautiful for this page, as they can be blended to create a soft, glowing effect for the moon and night sky. Regular crayons are also a fantastic choice, especially white or yellow crayons if printing on colored paper. These tools are great for the large, open spaces in the design.