Summer Fun with Barnaby Bear's Ice Cream Coloring Pages

Coloring page story

Barnaby the bear loved sunny days. And on the sunniest day of all, his mama bought him an ice cream cone. It was a big, round scoop of pink strawberry ice cream on a crunchy cone. "Yum!" said Barnaby.

He took a little lick. It was sweet and cold. He took another big lick. But the sun was very warm. A little pink drop went drip onto his paw. "Oh dear!" he said. Then another went drop onto his nose. Drip, drop, plop! His lovely ice cream was melting!

Barnaby knew just what to do. He didn't nibble, he didn't lick. He opened his mouth wide and—CHOMP!—he ate the whole scoop in one happy, chilly bite. His cheeks were cold, his tummy was happy, and his paws were only a little bit sticky.

Coloring page Age Appropriateness

This design is perfect for ages 3-5. The large, simple shapes of Barnaby and his ice cream are easy for small hands to color within the lines. The familiar, happy theme of eating ice cream in the summer is highly relatable and engaging for this age group, encouraging focus and creativity.

Coloring Page Coloring Instructions

Hello little artists! Look at happy Barnaby! What color was his ice cream in the story? You can make it pink for strawberry, or maybe you'd like to give him a brown chocolate or a yellow banana ice cream cone! Don't forget to make the sun super bright and yellow to show it's a warm summer day. You can color Barnaby brown, or any color you like!

Coloring Page Printing Tips

For the best coloring experience, print this page on medium-weight cardstock. This prevents markers from bleeding through and is sturdy enough for enthusiastic crayon coloring. Use your printer's standard or 'normal' quality setting to keep the black lines crisp and clear, making this summer picture pop!

Recommended Tools

Large, chunky crayons are perfect for little hands to grip and color the big areas. Washable markers are also a great choice for bright, bold colors. Always make sure to put a mat or some old newspaper down to protect your table, just in case you get as excited as Barnaby!