Leo Meets a Friend cute lion Coloring Pages

Coloring page story

Leo wanted to play hide-and-seek, but he was too shy to ask the big giraffes and the fast zebras. He hid behind a berry bush, feeling a little lonely. He peeked out and saw someone else hiding behind a mushroom—a tiny field mouse named Squeaky, who was also too shy to play.

Leo didn't roar. He didn't even squeak. He just wiggled his nose. Squeaky saw him and wiggled his little nose back. Leo took one soft step forward. Pat. Squeaky took a tiny step. Pip. Soon, they were playing a new game: the quiet, nose-wiggling game. It was the best game ever.

Twist: Leo thought he needed to be loud and brave to make friends, but his quiet, gentle shyness is what helped him find his perfect first friend. Life Lesson: There's a friend for every kind of quiet and every kind of loud. Interactive Element: Can you wiggle your nose like Leo and Squeaky? Wiggle, wiggle, wiggle!

Coloring page Age Appropriateness

The Chibi style, with its exaggerated cute features (large heads, big eyes), is highly appealing to children aged 3-5. The minimal background and focus on the two simple characters make it easy to color without being overwhelming. The theme of making a new friend is very relevant to this age group's social development.

Coloring Page Coloring Instructions

Aww, look! Leo is making a new friend, Squeaky the mouse! They are both a little shy. Let's give them some happy colors to make them feel brave. You can color the big mushroom outline with red and white spots, and make the berries on the bush a yummy-looking red. What color will you make the cute lion and his tiny new friend? Have fun and be gentle with your coloring, just like they are being gentle with each other.

Coloring Page Printing Tips

Print this page on standard A4 or Letter-sized paper. The bold lines of the Chibi style will show up well even with basic printer settings, but a 'best' quality print will make the outlines for the cute lion extra sharp and easy for your child to follow.

Recommended Tools

Large, triangular colored pencils are great for this page. They promote a proper grip and allow for more control when coloring the smaller mouse outline, while still being comfortable for coloring the larger Leo outline. They are perfect for this outline-only design.