Kids & Family Cartoons Coloring Pages
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Jennifer Thoa - Content Editor & Designer
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Kids cartoon coloring pages: 7,718 printable designs across 72 shows for ages 6 to 12, spanning superhero action, fantasy, comedy, gaming-adjacent series, and international favorites. Each page can be downloaded as a PDF to print or colored online in the browser.
This collection is part of the wider Cartoons hub. Some of the largest shows here, including Pokemon and Sonic, already have their own dedicated collection elsewhere on the site; the tiles below cross-reference them rather than duplicate their content.
What Is Inside This Collection
Superhero and Action (10 shows)
Ben 10 follows a boy who gains the power to transform into ten different alien heroes using a watch-like device called the Omnitrix. Teen Titans Go and Power Rangers cover two other major action franchises, while Ladybug and Cat Noir (Miraculous) follow two French teenagers with animal-themed superhero identities. Miniforce and SuperKitties round out the team-based hero shows, Ninja Turtles covers the mutant turtle team, Spidey and His Amazing Friends brings a preschool-adjacent spin on Spider-Man, Clayface covers the DC villain, and Star Wars: The Bad Batch extends the Star Wars animated universe.
Fantasy, Magic, and Dolls (10 shows)
My Little Pony, the largest sub-category in this group by far, follows the Mane Six ponies of Equestria. Care Bears, Trolls, Strawberry Shortcake, Littlest Pet Shop, Enchantimals, Unikitty, Winx Club, and Pop Pixie extend the collection’s fantasy-creature and magical-fashion range, and Poppy covers Trolls’ lead character in more detail.
Comedy and Everyday Life (11 shows)
SpongeBob SquarePants and Scooby-Doo are two of the most recognizable comedy franchises in animation. The Amazing World of Gumball, The Loud House, and its spin-off, The Casagrandes, cover slice-of-life family comedy. Big City Greens, Chowder, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Summer Camp Island, Jellystone, and Bendy round out the group’s mix of comedy and quirky adventure.
Gaming and Digital Worlds (9 shows)
Pokemon and Sonic represent two of the best-known video game adaptations in animation, both with their own dedicated hubs elsewhere on the site. Digimon, Yo-Kai Watch, and its character Jibanyan cover other game-to-screen franchises. Splatoon (Nintendo’s ink-based shooter), Aphmau (Minecraft-adjacent content), Zooba (a mobile battle game), and Alphabet Lore (the viral YouTube series where letters have personalities and compete) complete the digital-native group.
Adventure, Sci-Fi, and Fantasy Worlds (11 shows)
Gravity Falls follows twins investigating supernatural mysteries in an Oregon town. Steven Universe, The Owl House, and Amphibia are three visually distinctive Cartoon Network and Disney series built around fantastical worlds. Adventure Time, Star vs. the Forces of Evil, Dinosaur Train, Wings of Fire (based on the bestselling book series by Tui T. Sutherland), Spirit Riding Free, Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero, and Doraemon (the robot cat from the 22nd century) round out the group.
International and Streaming Favorites (21 shows)
Chhota Bheem, an Indian animated series first released in 2008, is one of the most-watched children’s shows in India. Tobot and Safety Sheriff Labrador represent Korean animation, while KikoRiki, Masha and the Bear, and Prostokvashino cover Russian series with large international followings. Pucca, Mia and Me, 64 Zoo Lane, Marsupilami, Puffin Rock, Ben and Holly, Shaun the Sheep, and Totally Spies extend the collection’s global reach, and Bolofofos and Booba add Brazilian and international YouTube-native animation. Lamput, Lyla in the Loop, Action Pack, Tama and Friends, and Boy & Dragon round out the group with newer streaming-era additions.
What Kids’ Cartoon 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, and the more detailed character designs common at this age range continue to build on those same skills.
A way into a favorite show. Coloring a page from a series a child already watches turns a familiar character into something they can revisit and personalize, deepening the connection to a favorite story.
Anxiety reduction through focus. A 2005 study in the Art Therapy Journal documented measurable reductions in anxiety following structured coloring sessions. The bold outlines and clear color blocks common across this age range support that same steady, low-pressure focus.
A window into different genres. Because the collection spans superhero action, fantasy, comedy, and international shows, coloring across the hub gives children exposure to a wide range of storytelling styles in one place.
How to Color Kids’ Cartoon Pages Well
- Superhero costumes: use saturated, high-contrast colors and keep each hero’s signature color consistent across every page they appear on.
- My Little Pony and fantasy creatures: use bright pastels for the body with a contrasting mane and tail color, matching each character’s established palette where known.
- SpongeBob and comedy characters: lean into flat, cheerful colors that match the show’s simple, bold animation style.
- Pokemon and game characters: match official color schemes exactly where known, since fans notice mismatches immediately.
- International and streaming shows: when a character’s official colors are not well documented, pick a consistent palette and use it the same way across every page of that character.
5 Creative Craft Ideas With Kids’ Cartoon Coloring Pages
1. Favorite Show Bookmark Set
Color a small character page from a favorite series, mount it on cardstock, and attach a ribbon at the top for a bookmark that clips over the corner of a page.
2. Character Standee Display
Color a full-body character page, mount it on cardstock, and fold a small tab at the base so the finished figure can stand upright on a shelf or desk.
3. Hero Team Poster
Color several characters from the same show, such as a superhero team or a group of ponies, and arrange them together on a poster board for a team display.
4. Around the World Cartoon Map
Color one character from a few different international shows in the collection, cut them out, and glue each onto a printed or hand-drawn world map near its country of origin.
5. Cartoon Greeting Card
Fold cardstock in half, mount a colored character design on the front, and write a message inside for a fellow fan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are kids’ cartoon coloring pages?
Kids’ cartoon coloring pages are printable line-art designs of characters from TV series aimed at ages 6 to 12. This collection includes 7,718 free designs across 72 shows, available as PDFs or online coloring.
Which show has the most pages?
Pokemon has the largest sub-category with 3,239 designs, though it also has its own dedicated hub on the site. My Little Pony is the largest show hosted only here, with 740 designs.
Why do Pokemon and Sonic only show a few tiles here?
Both are large enough to have their own dedicated collection elsewhere on the site. The tiles in this hub cross-reference that content rather than duplicate it.
Are all of these shows currently airing?
No. The collection includes a mix of currently airing series, recently ended shows, and older favorites still popular with this age group, similar to how a real cartoon lineup mixes new and returning shows.
What is Alphabet Lore?
Alphabet Lore is a viral YouTube animated series in which the letters of the alphabet have personalities and compete against each other, popular with elementary-age fans.
Is this collection different from the Toddler Shows collection?
Yes. Toddler Shows covers series aimed at ages 2 to 5, such as Cocomelon and Bluey. This collection covers shows aimed at elementary and middle-school-age children instead.
Are kids’ cartoon coloring pages suitable for all children in this age range?
Most pages suit ages 6 to 12 broadly, though some superhero and action pages involve more detailed poses and effects better suited to confident colorists in the older half of that range.
How international is this collection?
Very. It includes Indian animation (Chhota Bheem), Korean series (Tobot, Safety Sheriff Labrador), Russian series (KikoRiki, Masha and the Bear, Prostokvashino), and British and French shows (Shaun the Sheep, Totally Spies), among others.
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