Animals drawn true to nature
Young children learn best from what is real, so the whale, the eagle and the lion are drawn the way God made them. Your child will know them at the zoo. Only Joy is a character.
Mustardlings · Book 1
Wonder at everything God made, one page at a time.
24 Bible coloring pages from Genesis 1 for ages 3 to 6. Real animals, a verse on every page, and Joy the little lamb beside your child. Screen-free quiet time that ends in thanks.
- 24pages from Genesis 1
- 3-6years old
- 1picture per page, one side only
US$ 8.99 paperback · 8.5 x 11 in · ships from Amazon
Inside the book
Eight of the 24 pages, exactly as your child will color them. Thick, friendly lines. One idea per page. A verse underneath.
Let there be light!Genesis 1:3 
Fruit trees... with their seeds in it.Genesis 1:11 
The Kingdom of Heaven is like a grain of mustard seed.Matthew 13:31 
God created the large sea creatures.Genesis 1:21 
Let birds fly above the earth.Genesis 1:20 
God made the animals of the earth.Genesis 1:25 
Behold, I am making all things new.Revelation 21:5 
I am fearfully and wonderfully made.Psalm 139:14
Plus a "draw your family" page and a one-page guide for parents and teachers.
Faith and Montessori, on the same page
One page, one side, one idea
Every picture is printed on a single side so markers never bleed onto the next page, and each page holds a single idea a small child can finish. Big shapes, thick lines, room to breathe.
A verse that turns coloring into thanks
Each page carries a short verse from the World English Bible, and the parent guide shows how to turn a finished page into one sentence of gratitude. Wonder first, never fear.
Free for parents
Free coloring page: the mustard seed
"The Kingdom of Heaven is like a grain of mustard seed." (Matthew 13:31) A tiny seed, a sprout, a young plant and a tree where the birds rest, with Joy pointing the way. Print-ready, US Letter.
It is yours. Print it and let the coloring begin.
Download the free page (PDF)Good questions
What age is it for?
Ages 3 to 6. The thick lines and large shapes suit small hands and crayons; older siblings enjoy the details in the animals and plants.
How big is it, and how many pages?
8.5 x 11 inches, paperback, with 24 coloring pages, a "draw yourself" page, a "draw your family" page and a guide for parents and teachers.
Why is each picture on one side only?
So markers and paint pens cannot bleed through to another picture, and so a finished page can be pulled out and put on the fridge without losing a second one.
Which Bible translation do you use?
The World English Bible, a modern English translation in the public domain. Every verse is referenced so you can read it in your own Bible together.
Do we need to follow Montessori?
Not at all. Montessori simply guides how the book is drawn: real animals, calm pages, one idea at a time. It works the same at a kitchen table, in a classroom or in Sunday school.
Where can I buy it?
On Amazon, as a paperback. It is going live this week; leave your email above and we will send you the link the moment it is available, along with your free page.
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