Pip's Wobbly Rocking Horse Coloring Pages

Coloring page story

Pip’s workshop corner was the quietest in the whole North Pole. All around him, you could hear the tink-tink-tink of tiny hammers and the whizz-buzz of miniature saws. But from Pip’s corner, you mostly heard a soft sigh.

Today, Pip was trying to make a wooden rocking horse. He had the smoothest pine wood and the shiniest brass nails. But when he put it all together, the horse didn't rock. It wobbled. Wibble-wobble-THUD.

"Oh, fiddlesticks," Pip mumbled, his pointy ears drooping. Elder Elmsworth, whose beard was as white as a snowdrift, shuffled over.

"Another wobbly one, Pip?" he asked gently.

Pip nodded, his cheeks turning as red as his tunic. "I try so hard, Elder Elmsworth. But my hands just don't seem to work like the other elves'."

The Elder stroked his long beard. "Perhaps," he said, his eyes twinkling, "your hands are meant for a different kind of work." He pointed a wrinkled finger at the horse. "You cannot make it rock, that is true. But look at the wood. You've polished it until it shines like a frozen lake at sunrise."

Pip looked. It was true. He hadn't noticed. He loved the feel of the smooth wood and had spent hours rubbing it with a soft cloth.

Suddenly, an idea sparked in his mind. He couldn’t make the horse rock, but what else could he do? He grabbed a tiny pot of berry-red paint. He didn't try to build. He just… decorated. He painted tiny, swirling patterns on the saddle and a little garland of holly around its neck. He used a piece of soft velvet for the reins.

When he was done, the horse still wobbled. But it was the most beautiful, shiny, and cheerful-looking rocking horse in the entire workshop. Santa Claus himself stopped by.

"Ho ho ho! What a magnificent creature!" Santa boomed. "It doesn't rock, I see."

"No, sir," said Pip quietly. "It wobbles."

"Well," said Santa, patting Pip’s shoulder. "Some children like to wobble! This horse isn't for rocking; it's for imagining. And you, my boy, have imagined it beautifully."

For the first time all day, Pip didn't feel like an elf who couldn't make toys. He felt like an elf who could make things beautiful. And that was a very warm feeling indeed.

Coloring page Age Appropriateness

This design is ideal for children aged 6-8. The characters and objects are large, recognizable, and have clear boundaries, which suits their developing fine motor skills. The emotional theme of pride and acceptance is also easily understood by this age group.

Coloring Page Coloring Instructions

Hello, little artist! Look at this wonderful scene. You can make Pip's tunic a bright red or green, and Santa's suit a classic Christmas red. The rocking horse is your special project! You can color the swirls on the saddle with many different colors, like a rainbow. How about making the holly leaves a dark green and the berries a shiny red? The big spaces are perfect for your crayons or markers. Have fun making this picture as cheerful as you are!

Coloring Page Printing Tips

For best results, print this page on a slightly thicker paper, like cardstock, especially if your little one loves using markers. This will prevent colors from bleeding through. Make sure your printer is set to 'black and white' and 'best quality' to get those nice, crisp lines for coloring.

Recommended Tools

Chunky crayons are great for filling the large areas easily. For the smaller details like the swirls and holly, colored pencils will give more control. Washable markers are also a fun, bright option! Always make sure caps are put back on, and it's a good idea to have a mat down to protect your table.