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Bedtime looks adorable on this kawaii bear coloring page. A round brown bear in a striped night cap sits in the curve of a crescent moon, hugging a smiling star pillow. Its feet hang over the front of the moon so you can see the paw pads, and a pom-pom dangles from the tip of the cap. Clouds drift along the bottom of the page.
This is a calm page for the end of the day. Children from about 3 to 8 can do it, and most of the shapes are big enough for thick crayons. Plan on 15 to 25 minutes, or color a bit each night before lights out.
Where to begin
Start with the moon. It is the biggest shape, and a good yellow fill makes the whole page glow right away. There are six round craters on it, and a darker gold or orange in those circles adds some depth.
Next comes the bear. A warm brown head with a cream muzzle is the classic look, and the inner ears and paw pads can match the muzzle. Keep the crayon pressure light on the big head, then go over it a second time if you want it richer.
Kawaii bear coloring page color ideas
The cap has stripes that lean to one side. Two colors that take turns will look tidy, such as light blue and white. Red and white feels like a holiday. Purple and pink would suit a dreamy night.
The sky is where this picture really changes. Try one of these:
- Deep purple sky with gold stars for a cozy night
- Dark blue sky with white clouds and a pale yellow moon
- Pink and orange sky for a sunset version
Bears do not have to be brown, either. A honey colored bear looks sweet on a silver moon. A gray bear with a pink star pillow is lovely too.
How to color a dark sky around a bright moon
A big dark sky can make crayons drag and smudge. Color the moon, clouds and stars first, then fill in the sky last. Work in small circles and go around each star slowly. With markers, leave a tiny gap along the moon so the dark ink cannot bleed into the yellow.
Gel pens or metallic crayons are great here if you have them. A little silver on the stars shows up nicely against a dark blue sky. Put a second sheet under the page first, because thin printer paper lets marker soak through.
Sleepy bear facts
Bears know a lot about long naps. Most kinds spend the winter in dens, and hibernation can last up to 100 days. In northern places, mothers give birth during that winter rest, and the cubs arrive blind and helpless. There are only eight living bear species, and their sense of smell is better than a dog's. You can read more in the bear article on Wikipedia.
Ask your child how it would feel to sleep for 100 nights in a row. Then count together how many sleeps it is until the next birthday.
A bedtime craft
This page makes a good door sign. Glue the finished picture to a piece of cardboard, punch two holes at the top and tie on a ribbon. Write "Sweet dreams" on the back, and your child can hang it up every night. Teachers can use the same picture for a quiet time activity or a story about the moon.
You could also cut out the star pillow and fold it into a small card. Kids like to write a good night note on the inside and leave it on a parent's pillow.
Other bears and buddies
Teddy fans should print the teddy bear with heart coloring page. If your child wants a chilly bear, the polar bear coloring page is a good match. For a bear with black patches, try the kawaii panda coloring page.
Questions
Is this a good page before bedtime?
It is. The scene is calm and quiet, and a child can color the moon one night and the bear the next. Crayons are a good pick since there is no drying time.
How do I color a dark night sky?
Color the moon, stars and clouds first and fill the sky last. Work in small circles with dark blue or purple, and go around each star slowly.
Can this bear be a color other than brown?
Sure. Honey, gray and even pale pink all look sweet. Real bears come in black, brown and white, but kawaii bears can be anything you like.
