Quiet Adventure cars Coloring Pages Gus the Tow Truck

Coloring page story

Beginning: Gus the Green Tow Truck loved to be helpful. His hook was always ready to pull a friend out of the mud or give a gentle tow home. Chug-a-chug-a-READY! was his happy sound. But one Tuesday, everything was... quiet. No one was stuck. No one had a flat tire. No one needed help. Gus felt a little useless. His hook drooped.

Middle: He drove through town, looking for a job to do. "Anyone need a pull?" he'd call out. But Flash was practicing his zooms. Penelope was polishing her chrome. Rumble was having a nap. Gus’s engine started to sputter sadly. What was a tow truck supposed to do on a day when no one needed towing? He felt like a paintbrush with no paint, a horn with no honk. He parked by the duck pond, watching the ducks float by without a care in the world.

Ending: Just then, a tiny toy car, left behind by a child, tumbled off the park bench and rolled right to the edge of the pond, about to fall in. PLINK! It teetered on the edge. The toy car couldn't shout for help. It couldn't do anything! Gus’s headlights lit up. He revved his engine—Chug-a-chug! He carefully, gently, lowered his big hook. With the very tip, he nudged the little toy car back from the edge, safe onto the grass. It was a very small job. No one else even saw it. But Gus felt a big, warm feeling inside. He learned that being helpful doesn't always have to be a big, noisy rescue. Sometimes, the most important jobs are the small, quiet ones that no one else notices.

Coloring page Age Appropriateness

This is an excellent design for 3 to 5-year-olds. The focus on just two simple elements (the hook and the tiny car) makes the story easy to understand. The large, simple shape of the hook is easy to color, while the tiny car offers a chance to practice more detailed coloring, catering to a range of motor skills within the age group.

Coloring Page Coloring Instructions

Look, Gus is being so gentle! He is saving the tiny toy car. What color is Gus's helpful hook? You can make it strong and green, like in the story. And what color is the little toy car he's saving? You can color the grass green and the water by the edge blue. You are being a great helper by coloring this picture!

Coloring Page Printing Tips

This page prints well on any standard paper. The simple composition means it will look great even with a draft-quality print setting. It's a great opportunity to talk with your child about how even small, quiet actions can be very important and kind.

Recommended Tools

This is a great page for using two different tools. Use a thick crayon or marker for Gus's big hook, and a fine-tipped marker or a sharp colored pencil for the tiny toy car. This helps children learn to choose the right tool for the job.