Lion cub and butterfly
Lions coloring page · suggested ages 3–6 · free to print or save as PDF
“Lion cub and butterfly” is sheet 3 of 10 in our Lions collection. Use several shades in the mane and talk about where your lion lives.
Who it suits and what to color with
The big, clear shapes suit little hands: chunky crayons or washable markers are perfect, and a grown-up can help with any small corners.
Something simpler or more challenging
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Choose two or three colors before you start, then fill the biggest shapes first. When the picture is finished, give it a title and tell someone what is happening in it.
The page prints on A4. For US Letter paper, pick “Fit to page” in your printer settings. You can print it as many times as you like, so it is easy to color one copy together and keep a fresh one for later.
Frequently asked questions
What age is “Lion cub and butterfly” for?
We suggest it for ages 3–6, based on how much detail it has. That is only a guide: let your child pick the pictures they love. The big, clear shapes suit little hands: chunky crayons or washable markers are perfect, and a grown-up can help with any small corners.
How do I print this coloring page or save it as a PDF?
Press “Print or download PDF” to open the preview, then print it or choose “Save as PDF” in the print window. The drawing fills one portrait A4 page; turning off headers and footers in the print settings gives the cleanest sheet.
Will it print on US Letter paper?
Yes. Choose “Fit to page” (or “Scale to fit”) in your printer settings and the whole drawing fits on a Letter sheet with a small margin.
Are there more lion coloring pages?
Yes, this is sheet 3 of 10. The Lions page lets you tick several sheets and print them together as one PDF.
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