Lion
Preschool · 3–5Roar! This proud lion, framed by a big fluffy mane, is a favorite coloring page for preschoolers learning about wild animals. The mane and face are separate areas to fill, so children can explore warm golden and orange tones while they practice coloring around a shape. It is a natural prompt for talking about the 'king of the jungle,' the sound a lion makes, and where lions live. The bold, well-separated outlines help little ones stay in the lines and finish with pride. Print the crisp PDF in A4 or US Letter, or color it online with tap-to-fill and a soft sound as each area fills. A perfect fit for a zoo or safari theme, a jungle-animals unit, or a letter-L activity at home or in the classroom.
The mane makes the picture
The mane is drawn as a separate region surrounding the face, which is what makes this page work — two colours minimum, and the contrast between them is what makes the lion read as a lion. A child who colours the mane and face the same colour ends up with an orange circle.
That makes this a good page for talking about why colour choice matters, on a page where it demonstrably does.
Only the males have manes
Which surprises most children, because every picture book lion has one. Lionesses have no mane at all, and they do most of the hunting. It is a small correction to a stereotype and children usually find it interesting rather than disappointing.
Frequently asked questions
- Do all lions have manes?
- Only the males. Lionesses have no mane and do most of the hunting for the pride, which surprises children who have only seen the picture-book version.
- What age is this page for?
- Three to six. Three regions, with the mane offering room for a child who wants to do something more than flat colour.
