Sleeping Beauty is one of the most beloved stories of all time. It is a classic Disney fairy tale involving a beautiful princess, a handsome prince, and a sleeping enchantment. The story is based on an old tale written by Charles Perrault.
Most little girls these days can be seen using accessories and stationery related to Sleeping Beauty. If you have a little girl at home, a great way to keep her entertained and involved would be to work on some printable Sleeping Beauty coloring pages together.
Top 15 Sleeping Beauty Coloring Pages For Kids
Here are 15 free Sleeping Beauty coloring pages to delight your kids. These coloring pages are detailed, well-outlined, and easy to color.
1. Maleficent
Maleficent is the main antagonist of the story Sleeping Beauty. She is the incarnation of pure evil, who gets offended at not being invited to the christening of Princess Aurora. She takes revenge on King Stefan and the Queen by cursing Princess Aurora. Maleficent is ruthless and devious and can do anything to achieve her goals. However, she cares genuinely for her pet raven, Diablo. Here is a picture of Maleficent with her most loved pet raven.
2. Aurora
Princess Aurora is the main protagonist of this fairy tale. She is the daughter of King Stefan and Queen Leah. She is a gentle and thoughtful princess, raised under the protective eyes of the three fairies who protect her from the evil fairy Maleficent. Aurora is an extremely beautiful woman who is blessed with golden hair, violet eyes, and a slender figure. She wears a gray skirt with a white petticoat and a black bodice. Color this image of Sleeping Beauty in her usual outfit colors or any other colors you want.
3. Flora, Fauna, And Merryweather
Flora, Merryweather, and Fauna are the three good fairies who protect Aurora from the wrath of Maleficent. These fairies blessed Princess Aurora with the Gift of Beauty and the Gift of Song. These fairies have wonderful magical abilities, including bringing inanimate objects to life. They are always clad in medieval-styled dresses with matching capes and pointy hats. Flora’s signature color is red, Fauna’s green, and Merryweather’s blue. Fill in some color to make this picture appear more appealing.
4. Prince Phillip
Prince Phillip is the love interest of Princess Aurora in Sleeping Beauty. He is a brave and heroic prince who is intelligent and manipulative at the same time. He is mostly seen wearing a tan-colored tunic over a black shirt and tight brown pants. He sometimes also wears a red cape and a hat. Color the prince in the same colors and use the sheet as a poster in your kid’s room.
5. King Stefan And Queen Leah
King Stefan and Queen Leah are the parents of Aurora, fondly known as Sleeping Beauty. They are monarchs of a kingdom in medieval France. Both were extremely overjoyed seeing the birth of Aurora after several years of their marriage. King Stefan and Queen Leah are extremely protective of their daughter Aurora, as seen in this drawing sheet. They invite the whole kingdom to celebrate the birth of their beloved daughter except Maleficent, which offends her.
6. Aurora And Prince Kiss
Maleficent curses the King and Queen that their princess will die by pricking her finger on the spindle of the spinning wheel. Merryweather weakened the curse. Instead of dying, Aurora would fall into a deep sleep. Only Aurora’s true love can awaken her from a deep sleep, by kissing her. This is a beautiful picture of Price Phillip bending down to give Aurora a kiss. It is this kiss, which finally awakens her by breaking the curse.
7. Forest Animals
Forest animals are minor characters in this story.
Aurora is deprived of contact with the outside world and finds solace in the animals around her. The animals make it a priority to protect Aurora, as she is the only human being who can speak to them. The forest animals, like deer, chipmunks, birds, rabbits, and squirrels are used to convey Aurora’s feelings.
8. Dragon Maleficent
Dragon Maleficent is the dragon form of the evil fairy Maleficent. The dragon makes its appearance at the climax of the story when the evil fairy transforms into a terrifying fire-breathing dragon to destroy Phillip. The dragon was ultimately destroyed by Prince Phillip for the last time. Here is the coloring page of this deadly animal.
9. Prince & Princess Wedding
This is a heartwarming coloring sheet of Prince Phillip and Princess Aurora on their wedding day. The prince, with the help of the three good fairies, defeats the dragon form of Maleficent and breaks Aurora’s curse. They get married and live happily ever after.
10. Samson
Samson is the faithful horse of Prince Phillip. He is an intelligent and astute horse who has an amazing memory. He also assists his master in battling Maleficent the dragon at the climax of the story. The only thing this picture is lacking is a splash of color. Color this sheet in vibrant shades to capture the horse’s beauty.
11. Aurora Talking To Rabbits And Squirrels
Aurora is a very good-natured girl and amiable to all. In this picture, we see her sitting beside the pool, holding onto a flower basket. She dips her feet in the pool while she talks to her little rabbit and squirrel friends. Aurora is kind to all the animals living around her castle; the cute animals enjoy Aurora’s company.
It is important to teach your child to have compassion for all animals. Your child will certainly enjoy coloring this picture which exudes innocence.
12. Fairy Blesses Baby Aurora At Birth
King Stefan and Queen Leah wished for a child and they were blessed with a little girl. So, at her christening, the king and queen invited seven fairies to become their child’s Godmother. The fairies sat on golden caskets and golden-jeweled utensils were given to them as gifts. However, one fairy was not invited and she made a surprise entry to the palace. This fairy lived in a tower and nobody knew about her whereabouts.
Since only seven caskets were made and gifted to the seven fairies, this fairy, who was deemed evil, was not given any gift. This insult further infuriated her and instead of blessing the little child, she cursed her. According to this curse, the princess will prick her hand in the spindle and die. Another fairy who hadn’t yet blessed the little princess reversed the evil fairy’s curse. She had the power to reverse the curse partially, and so instead of dying, the princess will go into a deep slumber for 100 years and can only be awoken by a king’s son.
13. Aurora Pricks The Spindle
After the christening is over, the King forbids the use of spinning wheels and spindles throughout the entire castle. Fifteen or sixteen years pass and Aurora grows up into a beautiful lady. One day, when the king and queen are away, the princess starts exploring the entire castle. She comes across an old lady living in the garret of the tower. In this picture, we see Aurora pricking her hand with a spindle, as predestined by the evil fairy Maleficent.
This fairy lived in an enchanted tower and she cursed the princess at her birth when she was not invited by the king and queen to her christening. In an old version of the same story, Aurora pricks her hand in the spindle unknowingly when she tries to learn the art of sewing from an old lady.
The king and queen banned the use of spindles in the castle, but an old lady living on the garret of a tower hadn’t heard the king’s decree. She used spinning wheels. One day Aurora discovers this old lady spinning and asks her to teach her the art. By mistake, she pricks her hand in the spindle and goes into a deep slumber, to be awoken by a prince after 100 years.
14. Aurora Loves Flowers
Aurora might be a princess, but at heart, she is a simple girl. Like all girls, she also loves flowers. We see her holding a bouquet of flowers and giving a pretty smile.
Your daughter’s creativity will make Aurora look even more beautiful. Don’t depend on pastels, ask her to use glitter and bright colors. Pin it up in her princess-themed room once the page is complete. This appreciation from your side will surely boost her confidence in her artwork. As a parent, you will come to know how her imaginative mind works.
15. Fairy Frees Prince Phillip
There are different versions of the story of Sleeping Beauty. Here is a small history behind this classic fairy tale. Sleeping Beauty (French: La Belle au bois dormant “The Beauty Sleeping in the Wood”) by Charles Perrault, or Little Briar Rose (German: Dornröschen) by the Brothers Grimm is a classic fairytale involving a beautiful princess, a sleeping enchantment, and a handsome prince. The version collected by the Grimms was an orally transmitted version of the original literary tale published by Charles Perrault in Histories ou contes du temps passé in 1697. This in turn was based on Sun, Moon, and Talia by Giambattista Basile (published posthumously in 1634), which was in turn based on one or more folk tales. The earliest known version of the story is Perceforest, composed between 1330 and 1344 and first printed in 1528.
In one such version of the story it so happened that this handsome prince Phillip woke up Sleeping Beauty from her enchanted slumber. They became friends and then lovers. Their news of friendship must have reached the evil fairy, who imprisoned Prince Phillip and sent him to a prison bound with chains.
The good fairy then went into the prison and broke the chains with her magic wand, and the prince was once again free. He united with Aurora and got married.
The story ends on a happy note, much to your child’s delight. There will be a smile of relief on her face when she colors this picture, as she knows the story of Sleeping Beauty. The idea of good over evil sparks your child’s imagination and they will certainly have fun coloring this page.
Sleeping Beauty has been adapted as a movie by Walt Disney. There have been musical shows on Broadway and operas, based on the various versions of the story of Sleeping Beauty. The Brothers Grimm is perhaps the most popular version, but Perrault’s and Basil’s stories have also been enacted on stage. Watch the film with your child as a treat after the coloring session is over.
Little girls love princess stories. They imagine themselves to be princesses and a fairy at the same time. So, have a great time coloring Aurora with the top 15 free printable Sleeping Beauty coloring pages. You can use them as a coloring activity, or use them to create some fun and colorful pieces for your kids’ room. Happy Coloring!
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