Pumpkin Family Jack-O'-Lantern Coloring Pages for Kids

Coloring page story

On the porch lived a whole family of Jack-O'-Lanterns. There was Papa Jack, big and wide with a toothy grin. There was Mama Lantern, with lovely, curved eyes and a sweet smile. And there was little Jack-Junior, who had one round eye and one square eye.

When night fell, they all lit up together. Papa Jack’s big light shone far down the path. Mama Lantern’s gentle glow lit up the steps so no one would trip. And Jack-Junior’s funny-eyed light made little shadows that danced on the wall.

"Together," boomed Papa Jack, his light flickering proudly, "we make the whole porch bright and cheerful!" And they all glowed in happy agreement.

Coloring page Age Appropriateness

The use of basic geometric shapes (squares, circles) and distinct characters makes this very easy for 3-5 year olds to process. The concept of family is central to their world, making the scene relatable. Coloring the different faces helps them recognize and name different shapes and expressions.

Coloring Page Coloring Instructions

Look! It's a whole family of pumpkins! Can you color all three of them? Papa Jack is the big one. Mama Lantern has sweet eyes. And little Jack-Junior has funny eyes! You can make them all the same shade of orange, or maybe each one is a little different! What a fun family to color.

Coloring Page Printing Tips

This page is great for a group activity. Print a few copies so siblings or friends can each color their own Jack-O'-Lantern family. Use standard printer paper, as the simple shapes are well-suited for any common coloring tool.

Recommended Tools

This is a perfect page for a fresh box of crayons! With three pumpkins to color, kids can use many different colors. Thick markers are also great for quickly filling in the large, blocky shapes of each Jack-O'-Lantern.