My kids have been on a massive monkey kick lately. They tear through the house like they belong in a zoo.
Honestly I think they relate a little too much to the sheer chaos that little guy brings everywhere he goes. That is why our team and I put together this collection of Curious George coloring pages.
The man with the yellow hat must have the patience of a literal saint. I can barely handle a spilled cup of apple juice without losing my mind, let alone a monkey painting my walls.
Printing these out is super easy. Just click on the ones you want. We made sure every batch of coloring sheets is set up to print perfectly. They will not eat all the expensive ink in your printer.
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Curious George Coloring Page Highlights
George Running from Bees
This little guy never learns. He is sprinting away from a swarm of buzzing honey bees right near some big blooming flowers.
My youngest actually tried to swat a bee last week. So this one sparked a really fun conversation about leaving bugs alone. It is a great sheet for kids to practice shading nature scenes.
Hanging by His Tail
Here is a classic pose of George hanging completely upside down. He is swinging from a thick tree branch and just looks so incredibly carefree.
Getting the texture of the tree bark right can be a fun challenge. A Curious George coloring sheet like this is perfect for mixing different browns and greens.
Opening a Giant Present
George looks absolutely thrilled pulling the lid off a massive wrapped gift box. I always wonder if the Man with the Yellow Hat finally bought him something safe. Probably not.
The geometric patterns on the wrapping paper give kids a chance to get creative. It honestly looks like a lot of fun to fill in all those tiny triangles.
Hiding Behind the Man’s Legs
We have all seen this exact look from our own kids. George is nervously peeking out from behind those iconic long pants.
You will definitely want to break out the brightest yellow crayon you own for this. It perfectly captures that feeling of needing a safe place to hide when things get scary.
The Broken Vase Guilt
Oh boy. The sheer guilt on his face next to that smashed vase is incredibly relatable. He is staring at the ceramic pieces on the floor like he hopes they just magically fix themselves.
My middle child gave me this exact same look when my favorite coffee mug met its end on the kitchen tile. This is one of those free Curious George coloring pages that really tells a full story.
Stargazing with a Telescope
He is looking through a massive brass telescope up at the crescent moon and stars. The look of pure amazement on his face is just so sweet.
This is a fantastic opportunity to use some dark blues and purples. You rarely see him holding still so this is a nice calm change of pace.
Making a Messy Painting
George has an apron on and is going wild painting on a canvas. Cans of paint are spilled all over the floor. It is basically exactly what my dining room looks like during craft time.
Kids can go absolutely crazy coloring the mess on the canvas. Any Curious George coloring sheet showing him making a disaster is usually a massive hit in our house.
Happily Doing a Puzzle
Here he is sitting at a small table. He is piecing together a jigsaw puzzle with a big smile. It is a quiet focused moment that almost makes you forget the chaos he usually causes.
Coloring the individual puzzle pieces is great fine motor practice for little hands. Our collection of Curious George coloring pages for kids is full of action but these calm moments are nice too.
Tips for Coloring Curious George
1. Finding the Perfect Monkey Brown
George isn’t just one flat shade of brown. If you just use the standard brown crayon he ends up looking a bit like a burnt pancake. Which is not great.
I always tell my kids to layer a light tan or peach first. Then go over it lightly with a darker brown. It gives his fur a little more depth and makes him look fuzzy.
2. Nailing the Yellow Hat
That yellow hat and outfit need to pop. A dull yellow just will not do the trick when you are trying to capture the classic look.
Try using a bright yellow marker for the base. Then use a yellow-orange crayon for the shadows where the fabric folds. It makes the whole picture look alive.
3. Don’t Ignore the Backgrounds
A lot of kids just color the character and leave the rest of the page stark white. It is a bit of a pet peeve of mine from my teaching days.
Encourage them to lightly shade the background with the side of a crayon. Even a quick wash of light blue for the sky makes these printable Curious George coloring pages look totally finished.
4. Mixing Crayons and Markers
You don’t have to choose just one medium. In fact mixing them can look really cool.
We like to use markers for the small details like eyes and leaves. Then we use crayons for the big spaces. It is a simple trick that elevates any Curious George coloring pages for kids from a quick scribble to a masterpiece.
5. Embrace the Messy Pages
When George is spilling paint or breaking things the coloring should match that energy. Don’t worry about staying perfectly in the lines for those parts.
Let the kids scribble outside the boundaries a bit to show the chaos. It feels wrong as an adult but it makes the picture way more fun for them.
6. Coloring the Night Sky
The telescope page is tricky because of the night sky. Most kids just grab a black crayon and press down as hard as they can until the paper rips.
Instead try blending dark blue and purple. Add just a tiny bit of black over it. It leaves the paper looking like a glowing galaxy instead of a dark hole.
7. Shading the Broken Pieces
For the broken vase page getting the ceramic look right is surprisingly tough. It shouldn’t look soft or fuzzy.
Tell the kids to leave a tiny sliver of white on the edge of each broken piece. It creates a shiny sharp look that makes the mistake look real. It is a bit like adding a specular highlight in digital design but with cheap wax.
8. Getting George’s Face Right
His face and hands and feet are a much lighter color than his body. I have seen too many kids accidentally color the whole monkey dark brown.
We use a light peach or even a pale yellow for those areas. It keeps his expression clear and bright so you can see his little smile.