Free Barney and Friends coloring pages: 76 printable PDF designs featuring the friendly purple dinosaur Barney, along with Baby Bop, BJ, and Riff. Each page can be downloaded as a PDF to print or colored online in the browser.
Barney and Friends is a classic children’s television series that first aired on PBS in 1992 and was created by Sheryl Leach. The show stars Barney, a big, friendly purple Tyrannosaurus rex who teaches young children through songs, games, and gentle lessons about kindness and sharing. He is joined by his dinosaur friends: Baby Bop, a green Triceratops who loves her yellow blanket; BJ, a yellow Protoceratops and Baby Bop’s older brother; and Riff, an orange dinosaur who loves music. Barney is especially known for his cheerful “I Love You” song at the end of each episode. With their simple, rounded shapes and bright, clear colors, Barney and his friends are perfect for very young children to color. This large collection shows the characters in many everyday scenes, from playing and celebrating to enjoying the seasons.
The collection is large, with 76 pages ranging from very simple designs for toddlers to busier group scenes for older children. Because the characters have such bright, familiar colors, these pages are a great first introduction to coloring for the youngest artists.
What Is Inside This Collection
The 76 pages cover all the main characters and many scenes, so there is something for every young Barney fan.
Barney
Many pages feature Barney on his own, waving, playing, or celebrating. As the star of the show, the friendly purple dinosaur is the most popular character to color.
Baby Bop and BJ
Several pages show Barney’s friends Baby Bop, the green Triceratops, and BJ, the yellow dinosaur. These bring the show’s other beloved characters to color.
The Whole Gang
Some pages show Barney, Baby Bop, BJ, and Riff all together, playing, having picnics, or celebrating. These group scenes are full of friendly fun.
Fun Activities and Seasons
Other pages show the characters doing activities, like playing sports, gardening, and celebrating holidays and seasons. These add variety and connect to everyday life.
What Barney and Friends Coloring Pages Do
Fine motor development. The American Academy of Pediatrics identifies fine motor skill development as a core benefit of structured coloring for children ages 2 through 7. Barney’s large, simple, rounded shapes are especially good for toddlers and preschoolers just learning to color inside the lines.
Connecting to a favorite show. For young fans, coloring Barney and his friends extends a favorite show into a creative, screen-free activity. The familiar characters make coloring feel comforting and fun.
Anxiety reduction through focus. A 2005 study in the Art Therapy Journal documented measurable reductions in anxiety following structured coloring sessions. Barney’s gentle, cheerful designs provide the kind of calm, absorbing coloring associated with the study’s relaxing findings.
Learning colors. Because each character has one clear, signature color, these pages are a great way for very young children to learn and practice recognizing colors like purple, green, and yellow.
How to Color Barney and Friends Pages Well
- Barney: Color Barney his famous purple, using Crayola “Violet” or “Purple,” and add a lighter green on his belly and the spots down his back, with yellow toes.
- Baby Bop: Color Baby Bop a soft green, and add her well-known yellow blanket, which she is almost always holding.
- BJ: Color BJ a bright yellow, and add his red cap, which helps tell him apart from the other dinosaurs.
- Riff: Color Riff a fresh orange or green, since this musical dinosaur adds another bright color to group pages.
- Big, bold areas: Since the characters are large and simple, encourage young children to fill the big areas with steady, even color, which is great practice for little hands.
- Cheerful backgrounds: Add a light blue sky, green grass, and a yellow sun to give the scenes a happy, sunny feel without overwhelming the characters.
5 Creative Craft Ideas With Barney and Friends Coloring Pages
1. Character Standees. Color Barney and his friends, glue them to a card, cut them out, and fold a tab at the base so they stand up for play.
2. Photo Frame. Color a Barney design, glue it around a piece of card with a space in the middle, and decorate it to make a fun photo frame for a desk.
3. Notebook Cover. Color a favorite character, cut it out, and glue it to the front of a notebook to make a personalized cover.
4. Hanging Garland. Color and cut out several characters, then string them together with yarn to make a cheerful garland for a bedroom or playroom.
5. Greeting Card. Color a cheerful Barney, glue him to a folded card, and add a message inside, like “Happy Birthday,” to make a handmade card.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Barney and Friends coloring pages?
Barney and Friends coloring pages are printable designs featuring the friendly purple dinosaur Barney, along with Baby Bop, BJ, and Riff. They can be printed as PDFs or colored online in the browser, and are especially popular with toddlers and preschoolers.
Who created Barney and Friends?
Barney and Friends is a children’s television series created by Sheryl Leach. It first aired on PBS in 1992 and became a favorite with young children around the world, known for its gentle lessons and songs, including the well-known “I Love You” song.
Who is Barney?
Barney is a big, friendly purple Tyrannosaurus rex and the star of the show. He is known for his kind, cheerful personality and for teaching young children about friendship, sharing, and imagination through songs and play.
Who are Barney’s friends?
Barney’s main friends are Baby Bop, a green Triceratops who loves her yellow blanket; BJ, a yellow dinosaur who is Baby Bop’s older brother; and Riff, an orange dinosaur who loves music. Together, they make up the main group in the show.
What colors are Barney and his friends?
Barney is purple with a green belly and yellow toes. Baby Bop is green with a yellow blanket, BJ is yellow with a red cap, and Riff is orange. Each character has one clear color, which makes them easy to recognize and color.
What kind of dinosaur is Barney?
Barney is a Tyrannosaurus rex, though a very friendly, cuddly one, quite different from the fierce dinosaur in most stories. Baby Bop is a Triceratops, and BJ is a Protoceratops, so the show features several kinds of dinosaurs.
Are Barney and Friends coloring pages suitable for young children?
Yes. Barney is designed for toddlers and preschoolers, and the simple, bold shapes are perfect for very young children who are just learning to color. The gentle characters are appropriate and appealing for the youngest artists.
Are these Barney and Friends coloring pages free to print?
All pages are free to download as a PDF and print, or to color online in the browser. No account, email, or payment is required. Pages can be printed at home or in a classroom on standard paper for personal use.
Start Coloring
Download any page by clicking the design. No account, email, or payment is required. Pages print directly from the browser at full resolution or open in the online coloring tool for screen use. Share finished pages on Facebook or Pinterest with the share buttons at the top of each design page.
