Free The Good Dinosaur Coloring Pages: 59 printable PDF designs from the Pixar adventure, centered on the young Apatosaurus Arlo and his loyal human companion Spot, with Momma Ida and Poppa Henry, siblings Libby and Buck, the cattle-herding T. rex Butch and his kids Nash and Ramsey, and the storm-chasing pterodactyl Thunderclap with his flock. A PDF button sits under every outline, and any drawing also opens for touchscreen or mouse coloring.
The Good Dinosaur is a 2015 Pixar Animation Studios film directed by Peter Sohn. Its story asks what might have happened if the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs 65 million years ago had flown past Earth instead. In that world, dinosaurs farm the land, and a timid Arlo is swept far from home by a river flood. With the help of Spot, a small wild boy who acts more like a loyal puppy, Arlo has to cross wilderness, storms, and predators to find his way back to his family.
Pixar paired cartoon-style characters with almost photographic mountains, rivers, and skies. That mix gives colorists simple, rounded dinosaur shapes alongside rich outdoor scenery.
What’s Inside This Collection
Arlo and Spot share the spotlight across the 59 designs, while the T. rex ranchers, the pterodactyls, and the Apatosaurus family fill the remaining pages.
Arlo the Apatosaurus
Arlo appears hatching from his egg, running, standing on a rock, out in the rain, and meeting bugs. Color his skin a fresh Yellow Green with a slightly darker Green along his back, and keep his belly a paler Spring Green so his long neck reads clearly.
Spot
Spot shows up running, hugging Arlo, riding on Arlo’s head and back, and tucked under Arlo’s tummy. Use a warm Tan for his skin, dark Brown for his messy hair, and a Raw Sienna tone for his simple leaf-and-hide clothing.
Arlo and Spot Together
The friendship pages include sharing berries, walking along a cliff edge, escaping pterodactyls, licking wounds, and watching fireflies at night. For the firefly scene, shade the sky in Midnight Blue and leave tiny round spots of white paper, then ring each one with Lemon Yellow.
The Apatosaurus Family
Momma Ida and Poppa Henry watch over their egg, baby Arlo appears in his shell, and Libby, Buck, and Poppa Henry each get their own pages. Give the family members slightly different greens, such as Olive Green for Poppa Henry and Jungle Green for Momma Ida, so each dinosaur stands apart.
Butch, Nash, and Ramsey
The T. rex rancher Butch poses alone and with his two kids, and Nash even takes on Thunderclap. Burnt Sienna and Brown fit Butch’s weathered hide, while Nash looks good in a lighter Tan and Ramsey in a soft Sepia.
Thunderclap and the Pterodactyls
Thunderclap, Windgust, and Downpour swoop in, capture Spot, and face off against Arlo. A stormy Gray for their wings with Mahogany beaks and Black eyes makes them look menacing against a cloudy sky.
What The Good Dinosaur Coloring Pages Do
Facing fears one step at a time. Arlo begins the film as the most frightened member of his family and slowly learns to act bravely when Spot needs him. Pages like “Arlo faces Thunderclap to Defend Spot” give parents a natural moment to ask children what scares them and how they might face it. Coloring the journey in order, from the egg to the final defense, mirrors how courage builds gradually.
Steady hands on big curves and small details. Coloring inside lines builds the small finger and wrist muscles that children ages 2 to 7 later use for writing, a stage of development emphasized throughout the American Academy of Pediatrics early learning guidance. Arlo’s long neck and tail invite smooth, sweeping strokes, while Spot’s hair, the fireflies, and the corn kernels call for short, careful marks. Moving between the two builds both control and patience.
Quiet focus during busy days. A 2005 Art Therapy Journal experiment recorded falling anxiety levels once volunteers finished structured coloring. The calm countryside scenes in this set, with grassy fields, rain, and starry skies, suit a slower coloring pace that helps children settle down. A single Arlo page often works well as a gentle activity before bedtime or a nap.
Talking about family, loss, and friendship. The film deals with the loss of Arlo’s father and the bond Arlo forms with a boy who has also lost his family. Pages such as “Arlo and Poppa Henry” and “Momma Ida and Poppa Henry Looking at Their Egg” can open caring conversations about missing someone and finding comfort in friends. Kids can also color a page for a family member and explain why that person matters to them.
How to Color The Good Dinosaur Pages Well
- Layered dinosaur greens: Start Arlo with a light Yellow Green over his whole body, then go over his back and the far side of his legs with Green. Two layers make him look round instead of flat.
- Spot’s wild hair: Use quick, short strokes in dark Brown that point in different directions. Leaving tiny white gaps keeps the hair from turning into a solid blob.
- Realistic rivers: Color water with horizontal strokes in Cerulean and Blue Green, then add a few white streaks where the current would catch the light.
- Glowing fireflies: Color around each firefly first, leaving a white center, then add a ring of Yellow and a faint halo of Yellow Orange.
- Rough T. rex hide: Press harder with Brown in the wrinkles and lighter on raised areas. Small dots of Sepia across Butch’s snout add a weathered texture.
- Big sky backgrounds: For storm pages, blend Gray and Slate Blue in the clouds, and for sunny farm scenes, fade Sky Blue to almost white near the horizon.
5 Creative Craft Ideas With The Good Dinosaur Coloring Pages
1. Arlo’s Journey Map
Color several pages in story order and glue them along a winding path drawn on poster board, from the farm to the river, the ranch, and back home again.
2. Firefly Night Jar
Color the firefly page, roll it into a tube, and slip it inside a clean glass jar. A battery tea light placed in the center makes the fireflies look like they are glowing.
3. Make Your Mark Handprint Page
The Apatosaurus family leaves muddy prints on their corn silo to show they have earned their place. Color an Arlo family page and add a painted handprint beside it for every family member.
4. Pterodactyl Mobile
Color Thunderclap and his flock, trim each flyer, and hang them at different heights from a wire hanger with thread so they seem to circle overhead.
5. Spot and Arlo Puppet Pals
Color Arlo and Spot, cut them out, and glue each to a craft stick. Kids can act out favorite scenes or invent new adventures for the pair.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are The Good Dinosaur Coloring Pages?
The Good Dinosaur Coloring Pages turn the 2015 Pixar film into no-cost line art. The 59 designs cover Arlo, Spot, the Apatosaurus family, the T. rex ranchers, and Thunderclap’s pterodactyl flock, and every page offers both a PDF download and browser coloring.
Who made The Good Dinosaur?
Pixar Animation Studios produced the film, and Walt Disney Studios released it in November 2015. Peter Sohn directed it, and 2015 became the first year Pixar put out two features, with Inside Out arriving that summer.
Who is Arlo?
Arlo is the youngest of three Apatosaurus siblings on a family farm. He is small and nervous at first, but his long trip home with Spot helps him grow brave and earn his mark.
Who is Spot?
Spot is a young human boy who moves on all fours, sniffs, and howls like a wild animal. He begins as a pest raiding the family’s corn and becomes Arlo’s closest friend and protector.
Who are Butch, Nash, and Ramsey?
Butch is a tough T. rex rancher voiced by Sam Elliott, and Nash and Ramsey are his teenage son and daughter. The family herds longhorn cattle and teaches Arlo about bravery on the trail.
Who is Thunderclap?
Thunderclap is the leader of a group of storm-following pterodactyls, along with Windgust and Downpour. He seems friendly at first, but turns out to be a dangerous predator who wants to catch Spot.
What age is the The Good Dinosaur coloring set suited to?
The movie is rated PG, mainly for peril and a sad scene involving Arlo’s father. Simple Arlo and Spot pages work well for preschoolers from about age 3, while scenery-heavy and pterodactyl pages suit children 6 and older.
What does it mean to “make your mark” in The Good Dinosaur?
In the film, each member of Arlo’s family presses a muddy footprint onto the family’s corn silo after doing something important for the farm. Arlo spends the movie wanting to earn his own mark, and he finally does after proving his courage on the journey home.
Start Coloring
Follow Arlo and Spot through all 59 designs, and for each page, decide between a free PDF for the printer or digital coloring on screen, with no account required. Proud young artists can post the finished dinosaur scene with one tap on Facebook or Pinterest right beside it.
