The Colour Me Now Blog
Free, practical ideas for creative, screen-free time with kids — plus bedtime stories to read aloud.
📚 Bedtime Stories (free, read by parents)
The Teapot Who Wanted to Dance
A little blue teapot who dreams of dancing — and learns the whole kitchen can join in.
The Moon and the Lost Button
A small silver button asks the Moon for help finding its coat — and makes friends while it waits.
Pip the Painting Penguin
Pip would rather paint than fish — and the whole sea comes to see his pictures.
The Grumpy Cloud That Learned to Smile
Norman the cloud only knows how to frown — until a kind word changes the weather.
The Sock That Found a Friend
A lost red sock learns that a friend doesn't have to match to belong.
The Little Lantern and the Dark
Little Lantern Lou is afraid of the dark — until she learns to light just one step.
Bramble the Brave Bumblebee
The smallest bee is afraid of heights — but rides anyway, and collects more than pollen.
The Umbrella That Liked the Rain
Uma the umbrella loves the pitter-patter — and turns grey days into parades.
The Whispering Wallpaper
A boy listens to the wallpaper's night-time stories — and says thank you.
The Tiny Train to Nowhere in Particular
Tilly the tiny train chugs nowhere in particular — and discovers the trip is the place.
💡 Tips for Families & Classrooms
Why colouring is good for kids (and calm for parents)
Colouring isn't just a way to keep little hands busy — it builds fine motor skills, focus, and calm. Here's what the research and plenty of tired parents already know.
Screen-free activities for rainy days
When the weather keeps everyone indoors, a printer and a crayon box go a long way. A ready-to-use plan for a calm, creative afternoon.
Using free printable colouring pages in the classroom
Teachers: a stack of free printables is a behaviour-tool, a calm-down corner, and a lesson hook in one. Practical ways to use them, plus what to avoid.