Free Shaun the Sheep coloring pages: 19 printable PDF designs featuring Shaun, Bitzer, Timmy, and the flock from Aardman Animations’ stop-motion series. All 19 designs are free to print as PDFs and can also be colored on screen in a browser.
Shaun the Sheep is a British stop-motion animated character created by Aardman Animations, the Bristol-based studio behind Wallace and Gromit. Shaun first appeared as a supporting character in the 1995 Wallace and Gromit short film A Close Shave, then returned as the lead of his own spin-off television series in 2007. The show follows Shaun, a clever and mischievous sheep, along with his flock, the sheepdog Bitzer, and the Farmer, through everyday mishaps at Mossy Bottom Farm. The series is known for its dialogue-free format, relying on visual comedy rather than spoken lines, which has helped it find an audience in more than 170 countries.
This collection includes 19 pages featuring Shaun, Bitzer, Timmy the lamb, the farm pigs, and other Mossy Bottom Farm regulars in a range of everyday and playful scenes.
What’s Inside This Collection
The 19 pages fall into four groups based on what each design shows.
Shaun and the Flock
Six pages center on Shaun and his flock. Shaun leans on a skateboard, tucks into a pizza surrounded by toppings, and stands in a group portrait under the series logo, while the farmyard page crowds the flock in front of the farmhouse. Another has two sheep and a portable radio, and the last pairs Timmy with a larger sheep in a hedged field.
Bitzer and Timmy
Six pages feature the sheepdog Bitzer and the young lamb Timmy. Timmy hugs a teddy bear in a meadow and walks to school beside Shaun with a satchel, and Bitzer strides under a tree with a pencil and a clipboard. At the farm gate with its Welcome to Mossy Bottom Farm sign, Bitzer sits beside Shaun, under the series logo, he faces a sheep, and on the last page, he stands with his clipboard next to Shaun.
The Farmer and the Pigs
Five pages show the people and pigs of the farm. The Farmer in sunglasses stands beside Shaun, lies upside down on a sofa with a bowl of popcorn, and poses with Bitzer and a sheep under the series logo. Three pigs stand in front of a barn on one page, and two muddy pigs stand in a puddle on another.
Out of This World
Two pages leave the farm. Shaun gives a thumbs up in a space suit with an ESA patch, and in the other hand, he stands with a small alien and a figure in a full space suit.
What Shaun the Sheep Coloring Pages Do
Fine motor development. The American Academy of Pediatrics lists fine motor skill development among the main benefits of structured coloring for children ages 2 through 7, and the rounded shapes of Shaun’s wool and Bitzer’s outline give young colorists clear areas to stay within.
Character and story recognition. Because Shaun the Sheep relies on visual storytelling rather than dialogue, coloring the characters gives children practice reading expressions and situations, a skill the show itself is built around.
Anxiety reduction through focus. A 2005 study in the Art Therapy Journal reported measurable reductions in anxiety after structured coloring sessions, and the repetitive task of filling in Shaun’s wool or a farm scene background offers a calm, screen-free activity to settle into.
Farm and animal awareness. Because the collection includes several farm animals alongside Shaun, coloring the set gives younger children an easy way to talk about different farm animals and their names.
How to Color Shaun the Sheep Pages Well
- Shaun’s wool: use White or a very light Gray for the main wool texture, then add small Gray shading marks in the creases to suggest the curly, bumpy wool surface.
- Shaun’s face, ears, and legs: color these in Black, since Shaun’s face, ears, and lower legs are solid black in the show, giving strong contrast against the white wool.
- Bitzer: Use a warm Brown or Tan for Bitzer’s fur, with a darker Brown along the back and ears to separate the sheepdog’s shape from the lighter farm background.
- Timmy: Keep Timmy’s wool a slightly Cream or off-white shade rather than pure white, which helps distinguish the smaller lamb from Shaun on pages where both appear.
- The Farmer: Use classic farm colors such as Denim Blue for overalls and a plain Skin Tone for the face and hands, keeping the palette simple and muted compared to the animal characters.
- Farm backgrounds: Use Grass Green for the ground and Sky Blue for the sky, coloring in one direction first before adding a second, darker layer for shading.
5 Creative Craft Ideas With Shaun the Sheep Coloring Pages
1. Character Standee
Color a favorite character page, cut around the outline, and glue it to a folded strip of cardstock so it stands upright on a shelf or desk.
2. Mossy Bottom Farm Diorama
Color several character and scene pages, then arrange them inside a shoebox decorated as a simple farmyard to build a small scene.
3. Bookmark
Color a single character portrait, cut it into a bookmark shape, and cover it with clear tape or a laminating sheet for a reusable bookmark.
4. Greeting Card
Color a page showing Shaun or Timmy, fold a piece of cardstock in half, and glue the colored design to the front to make a card for a friend.
5. Garland Banner
Color several smaller pages, punch a hole in the top of each, and string them together with ribbon or twine to hang as a room garland.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of pictures are in the Shaun the Sheep set?
Printable line-art designs based on the Aardman Animations stop-motion series, featuring Shaun, Bitzer, Timmy, and other Mossy Bottom Farm characters, all 19 free as PDF downloads or as online coloring designs.
Who created Shaun the Sheep, and when did the series start?
Shaun the Sheep was created by Aardman Animations, the British studio behind Wallace and Gromit. Shaun first appeared in the 1995 short film A Close Shave, then returned as the star of his own television series, which debuted in 2007.
Who are Bitzer and Timmy?
Bitzer is the sheepdog responsible for keeping order among the flock at Mossy Bottom Farm, while Timmy is a baby lamb and one of the youngest members of the flock. Both characters appear frequently alongside Shaun throughout the series.
Does Shaun the Sheep have spoken dialogue?
No. The series is known for its dialogue-free format, telling stories through visual comedy, sound effects, and character expressions rather than spoken lines, which is part of what makes its characters easy to recognize from their appearance alone.
Where does Shaun the Sheep take place?
The series is set at Mossy Bottom Farm, home to Shaun’s flock, Bitzer the sheepdog, the Farmer, and a variety of other farm animals, including pigs featured in this coloring collection.
What colors work best for coloring Shaun the Sheep characters?
White or light gray works for Shaun’s wool with black for his face, ears, and legs. Bitzer works well in warm brown tones, and Timmy looks best in a cream shade slightly different from Shaun’s white wool.
Which ages fit the Shaun the Sheep pages?
The simple, rounded character shapes suit children ages 2 through 7, while the busier farm scene pages offer more detail for older children who want extra coloring time.
Can these coloring pages be colored online, or only printed?
Both options are available. Each design can be downloaded as a PDF for printing at home or school, or opened in the online coloring tool to be colored directly on a screen without printing.
Nothing about these 19 pages costs money, whether printed at home or colored in the browser, and a completed page can be posted to Facebook or Pinterest from the share buttons.
