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Bakery at Night
When the bakery closes, the treats wake up, and there's a birthday cake to decorate before sunrise.
Story coloring books for kids ages 4-8
Color the story,
page by page.
Every Color & Tell book is a real story: the same cute characters on every page, a short caption under each picture, and a happy ending your child colors in.
- 40 big story pages
- Single-sided, no bleed-through
- 8.5 x 11 in paperbacks
Our story coloring books
Kittens & imagination
Blanket Fort
Three kittens can't sleep, so they build a blanket fort that becomes a castle, a rocket and a submarine.
A gentle autumn adventure
Lantern Walk
The wind blows Boo's lantern away, and the little ghost makes a new friend at every stop as he looks for it.
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Try it before you buy
Color a page right here in your browser, tap to fill, then download or print it. Or grab free printable pages from every book.
Why kids love coloring a story
They want to turn the page
A story gives every page a reason: what happens after the sprinkles spill?
Characters they know
The same friends on every page, so kids color "their" Pip or Boo the same way each time.
Calm and screen-free
Coloring plus a story is a lovely wind-down for quiet time and bedtime.
Early reading
Short captions are just right for new readers, and fun to read aloud.
From the blog
How to Build a Blanket Fort: A Step-by-Step Guide for Kids and Parents
Everything you need for the coziest blanket fort ever: materials, a sturdy frame, lights, and fun ideas for what to do inside.
Coloring Book Gift Ideas for Kids Ages 4-8 (Plus What to Pair Them With)
How to choose a coloring book gift for a 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8 year old, gift bundle ideas, and which coloring supplies are right for each age.
10 Calm Bedtime Routine Ideas for Kids (Without Screens)
Simple, screen-free bedtime routine ideas that help kids ages 4-8 wind down: quiet activities, a predictable order and cozy rituals.
Questions parents ask
What age are Color & Tell books for?
They're made for kids ages 4 to 8. Younger kids enjoy the big characters with a grown-up reading the captions; older kids read along and color the detailed backgrounds.
What is a story coloring book?
Every page is one moment of a story, with a short caption, and the pages come in order. Kids color the whole adventure from beginning to end, with the same characters on every page.
Will markers bleed through?
Every picture is printed on its own page with a blank back, so markers won't bleed onto the next picture.
How big are the pages?
The books are large 8.5 x 11 inch paperbacks with 40 story pages, plus a "This book belongs to" page and a page that introduces the characters.
Where can I buy them?
All Color & Tell books are sold on Amazon as paperbacks.