Free printable · Ages 2–8
Free Baby Jesus Coloring Page
Share the Christmas story with a simple coloring page of baby Jesus resting in the manger. With bold outlines and plenty of room to color, it’s a gentle activity for children ages 2–8.
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Baby Jesus in the manger · US Letter, 8.5 × 11 in
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About this scene
The picture shows the newborn Jesus wrapped snugly and asleep in a manger full of straw, with stars overhead and a lamb resting on either side. The Gospel of Luke tells us Mary wrapped her baby in cloths and laid him in a manger because there was no room at the inn; the sleeping lambs and the starry sky are the illustrator’s way of setting a quiet night-time scene.
Talk about it
- Who is resting in the manger?
- What animals can you find in the picture?
Printing tips
- Print on US Letter paper. For A4, choose “Fit to page” in your print dialog.
- Print one-sided on ordinary paper. Crayons and colored pencils work well.
- Put a spare sheet underneath if your child is using markers.
- The PDF keeps its “free sample” footer so copies stay clearly marked as free to share.
The other free page
Free Mary and Joseph Coloring Page, or get both free pages in one PDF.
The complete Christmas story, 24 scenes
These two pages come from Little Hands, Big Stories: The Christmas Story. The full printable has all 24 scenes for US$7.99, for one household. Churches can print for a whole congregation with the US$29.99 church license.