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Printable coloring story · Ages 2–5

The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse

The classic fable of a quiet country home, a rich town feast, and why safety matters.

Mina the country mouse lives simply. Tiko invites her to town, where a rich feast is interrupted by a frightening cat, so Mina returns home. When Tiko visits the country, he discovers quiet safety and learns that a simple safe life can be better than a rich but frightening one.

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
    Mina holds one berry beside her simple cottage and plain basket, with one broad berry plant nearby., printable black-and-white coloring page

    Page 1

    Mina's Simple Country Home

    Mina lives simply and safely in a quiet country home, with a small basket of berries nearby.

    Little fact

    A country mouse can use grass, seeds, and berries as food.

    Talk together: What helps Mina feel safe at home?

  2. 02Page 2
    Tiko at Mina's cottage door offers a blank invitation card while Mina listens., printable black-and-white coloring page

    Page 2

    Tiko Invites Mina to Town

    Tiko visits Mina's cottage and invites her to see the rich food and busy life in town.

    Little fact

    Mice use their whiskers to sense nearby spaces.

    Talk together: Who is holding the invitation?

  3. 03Page 3
    Mina and Tiko stand at the open doorway of Tiko's simple town kitchen; Tiko points toward the broad table., printable black-and-white coloring page

    Page 3

    Mina Visits the Town House

    Mina follows Tiko into his town house and sees a bright kitchen with a broad table.

    Little fact

    Town and country homes can have different buildings, sounds, and views.

    Talk together: Which mouse is showing the town house?

  4. 04Page 4
    Mina and Tiko sit at the town table with one loaf, one fruit bowl, and one covered dish., printable black-and-white coloring page

    Page 4

    A Rich Town Feast

    Tiko lays out a rich feast, and Mina sits down to taste the special food.

    Little fact

    Mice have sharp front teeth that keep growing and need wearing down.

    Talk together: Can you find the three large foods?

  5. 05Page 5
    A friendly but startling cat peeks around the open doorway with simple sound lines while Mina and Tiko flee the feast., printable black-and-white coloring page

    Page 5

    The Feast Is Interrupted

    A sudden noise and a cat frighten the mice, so Mina and Tiko hurry away from the feast.

    Little fact

    A cat's whiskers help it notice spaces around its face.

    Talk together: What makes the mice run away?

  6. 06Page 6
    Mina walks home with her plain basket along the country path; her cottage and simple berry plant are fully visible., printable black-and-white coloring page

    Page 6

    Mina Returns Safely

    Mina leaves the frightening town and returns safely to her quiet country home.

    Little fact

    A familiar path can help an animal find its way home.

    Talk together: Where is Mina going?

  7. 07Page 7
    Tiko walks toward Mina's country cottage with his satchel while Mina welcomes him from the doorway., printable black-and-white coloring page

    Page 7

    Tiko Visits the Country

    Later, Tiko visits Mina and walks along the quiet path to her country home.

    Little fact

    Mice can travel on paths and use familiar smells to find places.

    Talk together: Who is arriving at Mina's home?

  8. 08Page 8
    Mina offers Tiko two simple bowls of grain and berries at a small outdoor country table., printable black-and-white coloring page

    Page 8

    A Simple Country Meal

    Mina serves grain and berries at a small table, and Tiko enjoys the peaceful meal.

    Little fact

    Many mice eat seeds, grains, and fruits.

    Talk together: Which food is in the bowls?

  9. 09Page 9
    Tiko sits alone in the calm meadow with his satchel down and one paw over his heart., printable black-and-white coloring page

    Page 9

    Tiko Chooses Quiet

    Tiko rests in the meadow and sees that quiet safety feels better than a rich feast with frightening danger.

    Little fact

    A calm resting place helps an animal save energy.

    Talk together: How does Tiko feel in the quiet meadow?

  10. 10Page 10
    Mina and Tiko wave goodbye in the open country meadow as Tiko walks away along the path; no town or second home is shown., printable black-and-white coloring page

    Page 10

    A Kind Goodbye

    The mice say goodbye kindly, and Tiko remembers that a simple safe life can be better than a rich but frightening one.

    Little fact

    Animals choose places that offer food, shelter, and safety.

    Talk together: What lesson does Tiko remember?

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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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