Lily Meets the Squirrel Coloring Pages

Coloring page story

Lily’s voice was as soft as a falling snowflake. At Whispering Pines Tree Farm, surrounded by the happy shouts of other children, her voice felt even smaller.

"Which one, sweet pea?" her dad asked, his breath making a happy puff in the cold air.

Lily just pointed a mitten-covered finger vaguely toward a forest of tall, proud fir trees. Inside, her heart wanted to shout, "The little one! The one with the funny bent branch!" but the words got stuck somewhere in her throat. She felt a frustrating tear prickle her eye. Why couldn't she be loud like the other kids?

She wandered away, her boots making soft scrunch, scrunch, scrunch sounds in the snow. She stopped by the crooked little tree she admired. It was barely taller than she was. A tiny grey squirrel with a very busy tail sat on its bent branch, nibbling a pinecone. Chit-chit-chatter!

The squirrel looked at Lily with its bright, black eyes. Lily looked back. She didn't need a loud voice for a squirrel. She pointed a finger at the tree. "I think you're the best," she whispered. The squirrel twitched its nose as if to agree.

Suddenly, an idea sparked. She ran back to her parents, tugging on her mom's coat. She didn't speak. Instead, she put her hands on her hips, puffed out her chest, and started hopping just like the squirrel. Then she pointed back toward the little tree and pretended to nibble a pinecone.

Her dad chuckled. "Are you a squirrel, Lily?"

Lily nodded furiously, her cheeks rosy with excitement. She took their hands and led them, hopping all the way, back to the little crooked fir. The squirrel was still there, a perfect living ornament.

"Oh," her mom said, her voice full of warmth. "I see. This one."

Lily beamed, her smile bigger and brighter than any words. That night, the littlest fir stood in their living room, its bent branch perfect for holding the heaviest, sparkliest star. Lily learned that sometimes, you don't need a loud voice to show everyone what's in your heart.

Coloring page Age Appropriateness

The design is ideal for ages 6-8. The characters and objects are clearly defined with bold lines, making them easy to color. The emotional expressions are simple and clear, which resonates with this age group's developing social awareness. The composition is narrative and not overly complex, allowing children to focus on the story's main characters and feelings.

Coloring Page Coloring Instructions

Hello, artist! Let's bring this happy moment to life. You can give Lily a bright, colorful winter coat—maybe your favorite color! What color will you make her mittens? The little fir tree is waiting for you to color its needles green, and don't forget the friendly squirrel on its branch. You can make the snow a lovely white, or maybe add some light blue or sparkly silver shadows to show how cold it is. Have fun making this picture as joyful as Lily's smile!

Coloring Page Printing Tips

For best results, print this page on slightly thicker paper, like cardstock, especially if your little artist loves using markers. Standard printer paper works too! Set your printer to 'black and white' and use a 'high quality' setting to get those nice, crisp lines. Let the ink dry for a moment before coloring.

Recommended Tools

Crayons are wonderful for filling in the large areas like the snow and trees. For smaller details like Lily's mittens or the squirrel's eyes, colored pencils are perfect as they allow for more precision. Washable markers would also be fun for making the characters' clothes extra vibrant! Always make sure to put the caps back on.