Printable coloring story · Ages 2–5
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
A gentle cottage story about noticing differences, saying sorry, and making things right.
Mimi discovers a woodland cottage and learns to notice what belongs to others. With three kind bears, she practices asking first, apologizing, and helping repair a little chair.
A 10-page story to read, color, and keep
Read, color, learn
Ten little scenes to read and color.
Read one short sentence, color the scene, then pause for the little fact and question. The pages follow the story in order.
- 01Page 1

Page 1
Mimi Finds a Cottage
Mimi follows a woodland path and notices a cozy little cottage.
Little factA path helps us travel safely through a place.
Talk together: Can you find the round cottage door?
- 02Page 2

Page 2
A Door Stands Open
The cottage door is open, so Mimi peeks in and pauses to look around.
Little factPausing to look and ask is safer than rushing into a new place.
Talk together: What would you ask first?
- 03Page 3

Page 3
Three Bowls of Porridge
On the table Mimi sees three bowls: one big, one middle-sized, and one small.
Little factObjects can be compared by size: big, medium, and small.
Talk together: Which bowl is smallest?
- 04Page 4

Page 4
A Little Taste
Mimi tastes a tiny spoonful from each bowl and notices that one feels just right.
Little factOur senses help us notice temperature, texture, and taste.
Talk together: Which bowl looks warm?
- 05Page 5

Page 5
Three Little Chairs
Mimi sees three chairs and sits carefully on the smallest one.
Little factFurniture should be used gently so it stays safe and strong.
Talk together: Can you count three chairs?
- 06Page 6

Page 6
A Little Chair Breaks
The little chair gives a soft crack, and Mimi steps back with a worried face.
Little factWhen something breaks, we can stop, tell the truth, and ask how to help.
Talk together: What should Mimi do next?
- 07Page 7

Page 7
Three Cozy Beds
Mimi rests for a moment on the smallest bed and soon falls asleep.
Little factResting in a safe place helps the body recover energy.
Talk together: Which bed is the smallest?
- 08Page 8

Page 8
The Bears Come Home
Papa Bear, Mama Bear, and Little Bear return along the path to their cottage.
Little factFamilies often have routines that help them know what happens next.
Talk together: Can you find Little Bear's round scarf?
- 09Page 9

Page 9
Mimi Says Sorry
Mimi wakes, explains what happened, and says sorry for tasting and sitting without asking.
Little factA sincere apology tells someone we understand their feelings and want to make things right.
Talk together: Can you say, “I am sorry”?
- 10Page 10

Page 10
A Cottage Picnic
Mimi helps repair the little chair, then the bear family invites her to a friendly cottage picnic.
Little factRepairing and sharing can help a friendship begin again.
Talk together: What would you put in the picnic basket?
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Download all 10 uncolored pages, then read each tiny fact as your child colors from beginning to end.
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