Fox Reading on a Stump Coloring Page

About this page

Perched on a cut tree stump, a small fox holds an open picture book in both paws and peeks over it with a happy grin. The book is drawn open toward the viewer with both pages left blank, so they can become any picture you like. The stump has a ring-marked top and rough, vertical bark lines running down its sides, with root flares at the bottom. The fox's feet rest together at the front of the seat, the tail curls out at the left with its zigzag tip, and the ears show inner fur tufts. There is no background, which helps the cheerful figure stand out. The big stump gives you a nice area for wood tones, while the empty pages of the book invite your own design. It suits kids who enjoy reading themes at a medium level.

In this picture

• cute fox
• open book
• blank pages
• tree stump
• bark lines
• growth rings
• bushy tail
• paws
• tufted ears

Coloring ideas

• Draw a tiny picture of your own on each blank page before coloring
• Color the stump in layered browns with a lighter top ring pattern
• Make the book cover a bold color visible at the spine
• Give the fox a warm orange coat with a cream chest

Suggested palette

• bark brown
• fox orange
• cream
• book blue
• moss green
• tan

Good for

• a library or reading-week activity
• a story-time handout
• a bookmark made from the finished page

Coloring tips

• Start with the largest areas, then add detail.
• Test markers on spare paper to prevent bleed-through.
• Use lighter layers first when working with colored pencils.

Print guide

1. Choose the PDF that matches your paper size.
2. Print at 100% scale or “actual size”.
3. Use portrait orientation and normal print quality.