The Storykeeper's Secret Coloring Pages

Coloring page story

Old Elara was the village Storykeeper. Her memory was a treasure chest of tales. But this year, her granddaughter, Lyra, who was nearly thirteen, seemed more interested in her phone than in Elara’s stories.

“Grandma, I’ve heard the one about the Winter King a million times,” Lyra said, scrolling.

Elara’s heart ached. The stories needed a new keeper, or they would fade. On Christmas Eve, she sat Lyra down by the fire. A brilliant star shone through the window.

“I have a new story,” Elara said, her voice a soft crackle like the fire. “It’s about the Christmas Star’s Journey. But it’s a secret story.”

Lyra looked up, intrigued.

“The Star,” Elara began, “is not just one light, but a collection of all the best memories from the year. Every time someone shows kindness, that memory flies up and joins the Star, making it brighter. Every time someone is brave, or forgives someone, or shares a story… the light grows.”

She told of a boy who fixed a shepherd, and a girl who played her violin for the sky. She told of a fox who found his way home, and an inventor who found his family. Lyra put down her phone. She was listening.

“But the Star has a problem,” Elara whispered, her voice growing frail. “It gets so full of light, it needs to share it. So on Christmas Eve, it sends that light back down, as a gift. It lands in the hearts of those who are listening.” Elara looked at Lyra, her eyes full of love. “The stories aren't for me to keep, my dear. They are for you to catch.”

Lyra understood. It wasn't just a story about a star. It was a story about her and her grandmother. She took Elara’s wrinkled hand. “Tell me another one,” she said. “I’m listening.”

Coloring page Age Appropriateness

The emotional storytelling and classic composition resonate well with the 9-12 age group. They can appreciate the details in the characters' expressions and the cozy setting. The theme of connection across generations is mature yet accessible, making it a meaningful coloring activity.

Coloring Page Coloring Instructions

Let's create a super cozy scene! The fire would look wonderful with bright oranges, reds, and yellows. You can design a beautiful pattern on the rug beneath their feet. What color are their cozy armchairs? Through the window, color the night sky dark blue so the yellow Christmas Star can shine its brightest. Most importantly, color the love between Grandma Elara and Lyra.

Coloring Page Printing Tips

Hello! To enhance the warm, storybook feel of this page, you could print it on a cream-colored or light tan paper. This gives it an instant aged, classic look. Using a standard print quality is perfectly fine for these bold lines. This is a lovely page to color while listening to a favorite story or audiobook.

Recommended Tools

Colored pencils are ideal for this illustration, allowing for soft blending on the fireplace stones and the warm glow of the firelight on the characters. Crayons would also work well, giving the image a classic, storybook texture. A fine black pen could be used to add extra patterns to the rug or the characters' sweaters for a personal touch.