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Printable coloring story · Ages 2–5

Little Red Riding Hood

The familiar tale of a basket, a warning, a wolf's disguise, and a safe rescue at Grandma's cottage.

Red carries a basket to Grandma after Mother warns her to stay on the path and be careful with strangers. A wolf asks where she is going, takes a shortcut, and disguises himself in Grandma's bedclothes. Red notices the wolf's big ears, eyes, and teeth; a woodsman arrives and helps Red and Grandma stay safe. Red shares the basket with Grandma and promises to stay on the path.

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
    Red receives one simple handled basket from her mother at a home doorway. Only Red, Mother, the basket, and the doorway are visible; no wolf, Grandma, woodsman, or bridge., printable black-and-white coloring page

    Page 1

    Red Receives the Basket

    At home, Red's mother gives her a basket to carry to Grandma's cottage.

    Little fact

    A basket can carry several things while our hands stay free.

    Talk together: What is Red carrying to Grandma?

  2. 02Page 2
    Mother points to one broad forest path while Red listens with the basket at her side. Only Red and Mother are present; there is no wolf or Grandma., printable black-and-white coloring page

    Page 2

    Mother Gives a Warning

    Mother points to the forest path and tells Red to stay on it and be careful with strangers.

    Little fact

    A familiar path and a trusted grown-up can help us travel safely.

    Talk together: Which path should Red follow?

  3. 03Page 3
    Red walks alone on one broad forest path with her basket between two simple trees. No wolf, Grandma, woodsman, bridge, or picnic is visible., printable black-and-white coloring page

    Page 3

    Red Walks the Forest Path

    Red walks alone along the forest path, carrying the basket toward Grandma's cottage.

    Little fact

    Trees give homes and shade to many woodland animals.

    Talk together: Can you trace Red's path?

  4. 04Page 4
    Red and the original gray wolf meet on the broad path. Only Red, the wolf, simple trees, and the path are visible; they stand apart without a chase or attack., printable black-and-white coloring page

    Page 4

    The Wolf Meets Red

    A wolf meets Red on the path and asks where she is going.

    Little fact

    A wolf uses its ears, eyes, and nose to notice what is around it.

    Talk together: Who is talking with Red?

  5. 05Page 5
    The wolf is ahead on a short side path near Grandma's small cottage, while Red is distant or out of frame on the main path. No bridge is visible., printable black-and-white coloring page

    Page 5

    The Wolf Takes a Shortcut

    The wolf takes a shortcut through the woods and reaches Grandma's cottage first.

    Little fact

    A shortcut is a shorter route between two places.

    Talk together: Which route is the wolf taking?

  6. 06Page 6
    At the cottage bedroom, the wolf wears Grandma's nightcap and bedclothes and tries to fool Red at the doorway. Grandma is safe and off-screen; nothing graphic is shown., printable black-and-white coloring page

    Page 6

    The Wolf Tries a Disguise

    At the cottage, the wolf wears Grandma's nightcap and bedclothes, trying to fool Red at the door.

    Little fact

    A disguise changes how someone looks, but it does not change who they are.

    Talk together: What looks unusual about the person at the cottage?

  7. 07Page 7
    A close, readable cottage scene shows only Red and the wolf in Grandma's bedclothes. Red points to the wolf's large ears, eyes, and non-graphic teeth; no bridge or extra character is visible., printable black-and-white coloring page

    Page 7

    Red Notices the Wolf

    Red notices the wolf's big ears, eyes, and teeth and asks why they are so big.

    Little fact

    Ears help animals hear, eyes help them see, and teeth help them eat.

    Talk together: Which wolf features does Red notice?

  8. 08Page 8
    Red calls toward the open cottage door as the woodsman arrives. Grandma stands safely nearby, and the wolf turns toward the exit; there is no fight, weapon, blood, or injury., printable black-and-white coloring page

    Page 8

    The Woodsman Comes to Help

    Red calls for help as a trusted woodsman arrives at the cottage and finds Grandma safe nearby.

    Little fact

    Trusted grown-ups can help children move to a safe place.

    Talk together: Who comes when Red calls for help?

  9. 09Page 9
    Red and Grandma stand together outside the cottage while the wolf is far away on the path, walking or running away from them. The wolf is not beside them as a friend., printable black-and-white coloring page

    Page 9

    Red and Grandma Are Safe

    Red and Grandma stand safely outside the cottage while the wolf walks away down the path.

    Little fact

    A safe place is one where trusted grown-ups can help us.

    Talk together: Who is safe with Grandma?

  10. 10Page 10
    Red shares the basket with Grandma at the cottage, with the safe path visible outside as a reminder. Only Red and Grandma are present; no wolf appears in the final picture., printable black-and-white coloring page

    Page 10

    Red Shares the Basket

    At Grandma's cottage, Red shares the basket with Grandma and promises to stay on the path.

    Little fact

    Sharing food and keeping a safety promise are kind choices.

    Talk together: What promise does Red make?

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