Wizard Coloring Page

Help Barnaby the wizard brew his favorite magical soup! This fun printable coloring page is a wonderful way to bring the story of Barnaby's Blue Soup to life.

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Barnaby's Blue Soup

Barnaby was a small wizard.

He lived in a tall blue tower.

Barnaby loved to make magic soup.

Today, he wanted to make blue soup.

He put a big pot on the stove.

He threw in a yellow flower.

The soup turned bright yellow.

"Oh no," Barnaby said. "That is not blue!"

He looked in his big magic book.

He saw a picture of a blue berry.

Barnaby ran outside to the garden.

He found ten small blue berries.

He put the berries into the pot.

The soup began to bubble and pop.

It turned a lovely shade of blue.

Barnaby took a big spoon to taste it.

The soup tasted like sweet fruit.

It made Barnaby feel very happy.

He shared the soup with his cat.

The cat was happy too.

Barnaby washed his big black hat.

He cleaned up his magic kitchen.

Making magic was a lot of work.

But it was also a lot of fun.

Glossary
  • Wizard: A person in stories who has magical powers.
  • Tower: A building that is very tall and narrow.
  • Magic: Special powers used to do things that are not usually possible.
  • Bubble: To make small round balls of air in a liquid like water or soup.
  • Kitchen: A room where food is cooked and prepared.

Comprehension questions

  1. What kind of person is Barnaby?

  2. Where does Barnaby live?

  3. What specific color of soup did Barnaby want to make today?

  4. What happened when Barnaby threw a yellow flower into the pot?

  5. Where did Barnaby look for information when his soup was not blue?

  6. How many blue berries did Barnaby find in the garden?

  7. What two sounds did the soup make when it was cooking?

  8. How did the soup taste when Barnaby tried it?

  9. Who did Barnaby share his magic soup with?

  10. What two chores did Barnaby do after he finished making the soup?

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vocabulary

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Free Printable Wizard Coloring Page for Kids

Bring a touch of magic to your classroom or home with this wizard-themed coloring page. Featuring Barnaby from the story 'Barnaby's Blue Soup,' this printable activity is designed specifically for lower elementary students. It combines a fun creative task with an engaging fiction passage that helps children practice their reading skills and comprehension.

This high-quality coloring sheet features clear black outlines and plenty of open space, perfect for young artists using crayons, colored pencils, or markers. Beyond just coloring, this resource can be used for reading comprehension exercises, color recognition lessons, and vocabulary building. It is a versatile tool for any fantasy-themed lesson plan or quiet time at home.

Simply download and print this coloring page to provide your students with an educational and entertaining activity. The accompanying passage about Barnaby's magic berries and his happy cat makes it a complete learning experience that children will love to explore and share.