Zoe's Striped Lullaby Zebra Coloring Pages for Bedtime

Coloring page story

Little Zoe the zebra could not fall asleep. She counted jumping gazelles. She listened to the crickets. Nothing worked. Her Grandma Zubi saw her restless eyes. "Come here, little one," she said in her soft, warm voice. "It is time for the Striped Lullaby."

"The what?" Zoe asked.

Grandma Zubi began to hum a slow, gentle tune. Hmmmm-hmmm-hummmm. As she hummed, she told a story. "This black stripe," she said, tapping one of Zoe's stripes, "is for the deep, quiet night sky." Hmmmm-hmmm. "And this white stripe," she said, tapping the next one, "is for the bright, peaceful moon."

She continued all the way down Zoe's back, tapping each stripe. "A black stripe for the cool earth, a white stripe for a fluffy cloud. A black stripe for a quiet shadow, a white stripe for a sparkling star."

Twist: The lullaby wasn't just a song; it was a story about how every part of the zebra, black and white, was connected to the calm and beautiful things of the night. Zoe felt safe and part of everything. Before Grandma Zubi could get to the stripes on her legs, Zoe was fast asleep.

Coloring page Age Appropriateness

The quiet, loving scene is very comforting for the 3-5 age group, making it an ideal pre-nap or bedtime activity. The characters are simple and their relationship is clear. The large shapes of the sleeping zebra and the simple background elements (moon, stars) are easy for little hands to color.

Coloring Page Coloring Instructions

Shhh, little Zoe is fast asleep. Let's color this quiet picture. You can color the night sky outside the window a deep blue, and make the moon and stars a lovely yellow. What cozy colors will you use for Grandma Zubi and Zoe? You can make their stripes any color you dream of. This is a very peaceful zebra picture.

Coloring Page Printing Tips

Print this on matte paper for a soft, non-glare finish that suits the cozy theme. This page can be a wonderful part of a bedtime ritual. Talk about the story as your child colors this sweet zebra lullaby scene.

Recommended Tools

Colored pencils are perfect for creating a soft, gentle look. Crayons are also wonderful, especially if the child wants to press lightly for softer colors. Using glitter on the stars could add a little sleepy-time magic.