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Printable coloring story · Ages 2–5

Jack and the Beanstalk

The classic giant beanstalk adventure about a bold climb, a chase, and coming safely home.

Jack trades the family cow for five magic beans. A giant beanstalk reaches the clouds, where Jack finds a giant's castle and golden treasure. He escapes the giant, cuts down the beanstalk, and returns home with treasure for his mother.

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.

  1. 01Page 1
    Jack holding five large magic beans beside the family cow while a traveler stands on the road; no giant or castle yet., printable black-and-white coloring page

    Page 1

    Five Magic Beans

    Jack trades the family cow for five magic beans from a traveler on the road.

    Little fact

    A bean is a seed that can grow into a new plant.

    Talk together: What does Jack receive?

  2. 02Page 2
    Jack's mother gently tossing the five beans into the garden soil while Jack watches sadly beside the empty cow stall., printable black-and-white coloring page

    Page 2

    Mother Is Upset

    Jack's mother is upset about the trade and throws the beans into the garden soil.

    Little fact

    Seeds can begin growing when they have soil, water, air, and warmth.

    Talk together: Where do the beans land?

  3. 03Page 3
    A giant leafy beanstalk rising from the garden to the clouds beside Jack's small home; Jack looks up in wonder., printable black-and-white coloring page

    Page 3

    The Beanstalk Reaches the Clouds

    Overnight the beans grow into a giant beanstalk that reaches high into the clouds.

    Little fact

    Plants grow from seeds and use stems to reach toward light.

    Talk together: How high does the beanstalk grow?

  4. 04Page 4
    Jack climbing carefully up the broad leafy beanstalk with both hands while his small home is far below., printable black-and-white coloring page

    Page 4

    Jack Climbs Up

    Jack climbs carefully up the broad beanstalk toward the clouds.

    Little fact

    A climbing plant can use a strong stem to grow upward.

    Talk together: Where is Jack going?

  5. 05Page 5
    Jack arriving above the clouds at a large giant's castle with a tall door, a safe path, and a glimpse of golden treasure inside., printable black-and-white coloring page

    Page 5

    A Castle in the Sky

    Above the clouds, Jack sees a giant castle with a large door and a treasure room.

    Little fact

    Clouds are made from many tiny water droplets in the sky.

    Talk together: What does Jack see above the clouds?

  6. 06Page 6
    Jack hiding near a castle table with a golden hen and golden harp while the giant stands in the background; the scene is non-graphic and safe., printable black-and-white coloring page

    Page 6

    The Giant's Golden Treasure

    Inside the castle, Jack sees the giant's golden hen and golden harp on a treasure table.

    Little fact

    Gold is a bright metal that people value for its shine and strength.

    Talk together: Which treasures can Jack see?

  7. 07Page 7
    The giant entering the castle while Jack hides behind a broad table near the golden hen and harp; no threat is shown graphically., printable black-and-white coloring page

    Page 7

    The Giant Comes Back

    The giant returns to the castle, so Jack hides while the golden hen and harp remain nearby.

    Little fact

    Hiding quietly can help a small person stay out of sight during a chase.

    Talk together: Where does Jack hide?

  8. 08Page 8
    Jack carrying the golden hen and harp while climbing down the beanstalk; the giant reaches the top behind him in a non-graphic chase., printable black-and-white coloring page

    Page 8

    Jack Escapes with the Treasure

    Jack takes the golden hen and harp, then hurries down the beanstalk while the giant follows.

    Little fact

    A harp makes music when its strings are gently plucked.

    Talk together: What does Jack carry away?

  9. 09Page 9
    Jack safely on the ground cutting the lower beanstalk while the giant remains far above in the clouds; no fall or injury is shown., printable black-and-white coloring page

    Page 9

    The Beanstalk Comes Down

    Jack reaches the ground, cuts the beanstalk, and the giant stays safely far above the clouds.

    Little fact

    Cutting a plant stem can stop that stem from continuing to grow.

    Talk together: What does Jack cut?

  10. 10Page 10
    Jack and his mother safely at their home with the golden hen and harp, sharing a hopeful new beginning after the adventure., printable black-and-white coloring page

    Page 10

    A Better Life at Home

    Jack brings the golden hen and harp home to his mother, and their life becomes safer and more comfortable.

    Little fact

    A home feels better when family members share care and useful resources.

    Talk together: Who does Jack help?

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Print the whole story for a coloring afternoon.

Download all 10 uncolored pages, then read each tiny fact as your child colors from beginning to end.

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The cover and picture titles use this language. Some existing prompts and hints teach English and remain in English; read them under “Choose for each picture” before printing.

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