Magical Christmas Stories Coloring Pages for Preschool

Coloring page story

In the wall of a warm, cozy house, lived a tiny mouse named Pip. From his little mouse-hole, he could smell the most wonderful smells: spicy gingerbread, sweet hot chocolate, and the fresh, piney scent of a giant Christmas tree.

Pip’s biggest wish was to see the top of that tree. He had seen the bottom part, with its sturdy trunk like a tree of his own, but he heard the family talk about the very top. "The star is shining so brightly tonight!" they would say.

Pip was a very small mouse, and the tree was a very big tree.

On Christmas Eve, when the house was quiet and dark, Pip tiptoed out. The tree was even more magical at night. Coloured lights blinked like sleepy eyes—red, blue, green, and gold. He looked up, up, up. The star was so far away, like a real star that had fallen from the sky to rest on the treetop.

"Oh, I'll never get up there," he squeaked sadly.

Just then, he saw it. A long, shiny red ribbon had been left dangling from a branch, its end resting right on the floor. It was a perfect mouse-sized ladder!

With a brave little heart, Pip began to climb. Paw over paw, he scurried up the silky ribbon. He passed a shiny blue ball that showed his funny, whiskered face. He scurried past a little wooden snowman who seemed to smile at him. Higher and higher he went, until at last, he was on the very top branch, right next to the beautiful, glowing star.

It was warmer than he had imagined and pulsed with a gentle light. From here, Pip could see the whole room, with the sleeping cat curled on the rug and the stockings hanging by the fireplace. He felt like the king of the castle.

He stayed for just a moment, his tiny heart full of sparkle and light. Then, he carefully scurried back down the ribbon and tiptoed to his hole, ready to dream of his magical journey to the Christmas star.

Coloring page Age Appropriateness

The design is ideal for ages 3-5. It features a friendly, cute main character and large, simple shapes (the mouse, the star, the bauble) with no tiny, intricate details. The bold outlines help young children stay within the lines, building confidence and improving fine motor control.

Coloring Page Coloring Instructions

Hello little artists! Let's help Pip the mouse on his adventure! You can make the big star at the top shine bright with your favorite yellow or orange crayon. What color will you make the pretty ribbon Pip climbed? Maybe a festive red or a sparkly green! Pip is a little mouse, so you could color him brown or gray. Don't forget to give the friendly snowman ornament a colorful scarf! You can color each pine needle or just color the whole branch one big, happy green.

Coloring Page Printing Tips

For best results, print this page on a slightly thicker paper, like cardstock, which holds up well to crayons and markers. Use your printer's standard or 'normal' quality setting to ensure the black lines are crisp and clear. Let's make a beautiful picture together!

Recommended Tools

Large, chunky crayons are perfect for little hands to grip. Washable markers are also a great choice for vibrant colors and are easy to clean up. Colored pencils can be used by older children in this age group who are developing a finer grip. Always supervise your little one to make sure coloring is a fun and safe activity!