Paddy's Pond Adventure St. Patrick's Day Coloring Pages

Coloring page story

Paddy the Bear woke up and wanted to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. "But I have nothing green to wear!" he huffed.

He waddled outside. He saw a soft patch of green moss and gently patted it. He saw a shiny green leaf and smelled its fresh scent. He saw a little frog leap into a pond filled with green lily pads.

Paddy didn't need to wear green. The whole world was wearing green for him! He sat by the pond and hummed a happy tune, feeling very festive indeed.

Coloring page Age Appropriateness

The Cute Animal Cartoon style with its soft and simple depiction of a bear and frog is very appealing to children 3-5. The large, uncluttered shapes of the main characters and background elements are ideal for their motor skill level. The story's message—that celebration is about observation and appreciation—is a gentle, positive concept for young minds to absorb.

Coloring Page Coloring Instructions

Paddy the Bear is so happy because the world is wearing green for him! Can you help color in all the green things? You can make the lily pads and the frog a lovely shade of green. The cattails can be green and brown. What color will you make Paddy? He could be a brown bear, a black bear, or even a rainbow bear! Don't forget to color the water in the pond a nice blue.

Coloring Page Printing Tips

Print this page in 'landscape' orientation to give the pond scene a wide, open feel. Standard copy paper works well for crayons and colored pencils. If using markers, place a spare sheet of paper underneath to protect your table, ensuring a worry-free St. Patrick's Day art time.

Recommended Tools

Jumbo crayons are excellent for helping toddlers and preschoolers fill in large areas like Paddy's body and the pond. For more detailed spots like the frog, washable fine-tip markers can be fun for slightly older kids in this age range. Always choose non-toxic art supplies for safety.