Lily & Noah's Starry Way Home Coloring Pages

Coloring page story

Best friends Lily and Noah were on a mission: to find the most perfect, giant pinecone for the top of their classroom’s Christmas tree. They ventured deeper into the snowy woods than ever before, their laughter echoing among the tall pines.

“This one!” said Noah, holding up a huge, spiky pinecone. “It’s perfect!” agreed Lily. But when they turned to go back, every tree looked the same. The sun was sinking, turning the snow a pale, dusky blue. They were lost.

A little knot of fear tightened in Lily’s stomach. Noah tried to be brave, but his bottom lip was trembling. Tucked in Lily’s pocket was a gift her aunt had given her, a dark blue bell with tiny silver stars painted on it. “It’s a Guiding Bell,” her aunt had said. “It helps you find your way.”

With shivering fingers, Lily took it out and rang it. KLINK-KLINK-KLINK.

It didn't create a magical path or whisper directions. For a moment, nothing happened. They were still lost. But then Noah looked up. “Lily, look!”

High above the trees, one star was twinkling with an impossible brightness, shining like a tiny diamond on dark blue velvet. It was the North Star. Lily’s father had taught her that the North Star always shows you which way is north. Their village was south of the woods.

“If that’s north,” Lily said, her mind racing, “then our village is… that way!” She pointed in the opposite direction. Holding hands, they used the bright, steady star as their guide. The bell’s magic wasn’t to do the work for them, but to help them see the guide that was there all along.

They stumbled out of the woods right behind their own houses, just as their parents were coming out to call for them. They were safe, and they had the most perfect pinecone. They had been scared, but they had found their way home together, guided by a bell, a star, and each other.

Coloring page Age Appropriateness

The theme of a nighttime adventure is very appealing to 6-8-year-olds. The image clearly tells the story of finding the star, and the characters' poses are active and easy to interpret. The large shapes of the trees, sky, and snow are easy to color.

Coloring Page Coloring Instructions

Lily and Noah found the way home! Let's color their adventure. The sky is getting dark, so you could use dark blues or purples, but make sure to leave the North Star bright white or color it a brilliant yellow. What color are their warm winter coats? You can make them match or give them each their own fun color. The pine trees can be dark green, and don't forget the giant pinecone!

Coloring Page Printing Tips

To make the night sky dramatic, print this page on standard white paper. This will make the dark colors your child adds for the sky contrast beautifully with the bright star they color in. Use a 'Normal' or 'Draft' setting to save ink, as the bold lines will still be clear.

Recommended Tools

Dark blue or black crayons are perfect for coloring the large area of the night sky. A bright yellow marker will make the North Star pop! Colored pencils are a good choice for the children's faces and the details on their winter clothes.