Walnut Arch Coloring Page

If your little one loves the Gruffalo world, this free printable coloring page brings a moonlit forest full of twisted trees, orange mushrooms, a giant walnut arch, honey‑colored river, and a paw‑print stone slab. Perfect for a quick, creative break.

What's in the picture

Look at the twisted trees reaching up under the moonlight, each one sporting a dangling orange mushroom. Right in the middle a massive walnut‑shell arch holds a gap in the foliage, and a bright honey‑colored river winds between the trunks. Scattered across the moss are oversized acorn caps, and a flat stone slab sits nearby with a single, bold paw print etched into it.

Coloring tips

Try a deep navy or midnight blue for the night sky, then give the trees a mix of dark greens and browns. The mushrooms really pop with a vivid orange, and the river looks sweet if you use a golden yellow or honey hue. For the acorn caps, a warm brown works well, and the paw print can be a contrasting color like bright red or teal.

Fun facts

Did you know real walnuts grow inside a hard shell that looks a lot like a tiny fortress? And many mushroom species glow a little in moonlight, which is why they seem extra magical at night. The paw print hints at a curious forest creature—maybe even the Gruffalo’s friend.