Beneath the roots of an ancient oak, under the glow of moonlight, lies a library unlike any other—a place where stories breathe, curiosity is celebrated, and every question is the beginning of a new adventure. In The Library Beneath the Moon, Pip discovers that listening is a kind of magic, wonder is a gift, and every story has the power to leave a light behind.
This collection of free reading and literacy printables was inspired by those same ideas.
Designed for teachers, homeschool families, librarians, caregivers, and young readers, these activities encourage children to become curious thinkers, thoughtful listeners, lifelong readers, and keepers of stories.
Inside this collection, you’ll find resources that help children:
📚 Build reading comprehension skills
🦉 Develop curiosity and critical thinking
👂 Practice active listening and observation
✨ Reflect on stories and characters
📝 Record questions, discoveries, and ideas
🌙 Explore the wonder hidden inside books
From reading logs and story journals to character activities, literacy challenges, and creative response pages, these printables are designed to help children engage with books in meaningful ways while fostering a lifelong love of reading.
The Great Owl teaches Pip that curiosity is the first key and listening is the Library’s first language. These resources invite children to practice both.
Whether you’re using these activities in a classroom, library, homeschool setting, book club, or cozy reading nook at home, my hope is that they inspire meaningful conversations, thoughtful questions, and a deeper appreciation for the stories that shape us.
Because every great reader begins with a single question.
And every great story begins with someone willing to listen.
Feel free to download, print, and share these resources with your students, readers, libraries, classrooms, and homeschool communities.
One of my favorite things about creating children’s books is finding ways to make learning feel like an adventure. That’s exactly why I created the Catsby the Curious series. Today, I’m excited to share a collection of FREE coloring pages inspired by the book Catsby the Curious and the Secrets of Ancient Egypt:
These printable coloring pages are perfect for:
Homeschool families
Elementary classrooms
Libraries
Educational programs
Children’s museums
Geography units
Ancient history studies
Rainy day activities
Summer learning
Curious young explorers
Why Am I Giving These Coloring Pages Away for Free?
As both an author and an educational resource creator, I believe learning should be accessible. Not every family can purchase every book, workbook, or activity they discover. Sometimes all it takes is one free resource to spark a child’s curiosity.
If a coloring page helps a child become interested in:
Ancient Egypt
Geography
History
Maps
Archaeology
World cultures
then it has already accomplished something wonderful.
These pages are my small way of helping families, teachers, homeschoolers, and librarians bring learning to life.
Meet Catsby the Curious
Catsby is a fluffy orange Maine Coon cat with an enormous sense of wonder.
He loves asking questions, making discoveries, and recording everything he learns in his travel journal.
Whenever a new mystery appears, Catsby climbs aboard the Pawprint Express and sets off on another adventure.
Along the way, readers explore:
Famous landmarks
Historical civilizations
Animals
Geography
Science
Cultures from around the world
Most importantly, children learn that curiosity is a wonderful thing.
Why I Decided to Create the Catsby the Curious Series
I’ve always believed that children learn best when they are engaged, inspired, and having fun. As a homeschooling advocate, educational resource creator, and children’s author, I’ve spent years looking for ways to combine storytelling with meaningful learning experiences.
I wanted to create a series that felt like:
A storybook adventure
A geography lesson
A history field trip
A travel journal
A treasure hunt
all at the same time.
I also wanted children to see the world as an exciting place filled with fascinating people, cultures, animals, and stories.
The result became Catsby the Curious.
Through Catsby’s adventures, children can travel across the globe without ever leaving their favorite reading chair.
Travel to Ancient Egypt
In Catsby the Curious and the Secrets of Ancient Egypt, a mysterious golden pawprint appears inside Catsby’s travel journal.
Following the clue leads him to one of the most fascinating places in history.
During his journey, Catsby explores:
The Great Pyramids
The Great Sphinx
The Nile River
Ancient temples
Hieroglyphics
Hidden clues
Ancient maps
Egyptian treasures
Along the way he meets Bastet, a wise Egyptian cat who helps guide him through the wonders of Ancient Egypt.
Every clue reveals another piece of history.
And every discovery teaches something new.
Featured Free Coloring Pages
Welcome to Egypt
Catsby arrives in Egypt aboard the Pawprint Express while discovering the pyramids for the very first time.
The Golden Pawprint Clue
A mysterious symbol hidden inside Catsby’s journal begins the adventure.
Meet Bastet
Color the elegant Egyptian cat who becomes Catsby’s guide.
The Great Pyramids
Explore one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
The Great Sphinx
Learn about one of the most recognizable monuments in human history. Write a fact in the fact square that you learned in the book.
Ancient Egypt Map Adventure
Follow the Nile River and color famous locations throughout Egypt.
Learning Through Creativity
Coloring is much more than a fun activity.
Research continues to show that coloring can help children:
Strengthen fine motor skills
Improve focus and concentration
Encourage creativity
Support early learning
Build confidence
Increase engagement with educational topics
When paired with books and discussion, coloring pages can become powerful learning tools.
Perfect for Homeschool and Classroom Use
These coloring pages work wonderfully as:
Geography lessons
Ancient Egypt units
Morning work
Quiet time activities
Library programs
Fast-finisher activities
Educational centers
Summer learning packets
Literature extensions
Teachers and homeschool families are welcome to print copies for educational use.
More Adventures Are Coming
Ancient Egypt is only the beginning.
Future Catsby adventures may explore:
Dinosaurs
Space
Rainforests
Oceans
Animals of the world
Ancient civilizations
American landmarks
Castles of Europe
Wonders of Africa
The world is full of amazing places waiting to be discovered.
And Catsby is always ready for the next adventure.
I hope these pages inspire your young explorers to learn something new, ask great questions, and discover just how exciting our world can be.
Be sure to check back often for new free printables, educational resources, coloring pages, and upcoming adventures from the world of Catsby the Curious.
Books can transport us to distant lands, introduce us to unforgettable characters, teach us new ideas, and inspire us to dream bigger than we ever thought possible. Whether a child is reading about brave explorers, friendly animals, magical worlds, fascinating history, or real-life heroes, every book opens a new door to discovery.
As both an author and homeschool enthusiast, I believe that helping children develop a love of reading is one of the greatest gifts we can give them.
That belief inspired this collection of free reading printables.
The idea for these resources grew from the same cozy literary atmosphere that inspired my children’s book, The Moonkeeper’s Cat. In that story, a lighthouse overlooks the sea while stories, journals, maps, and discoveries fill its rooms. Readers learn that every adventure begins with curiosity—and every great reader begins with a single page.
This collection was created to encourage children to read more, think deeply about stories, build literacy skills, and celebrate their reading accomplishments along the way.
Whether you’re a teacher, homeschool family, librarian, reading specialist, parent, or simply someone who wants to encourage a young reader, these free printables can help make reading feel exciting, meaningful, and rewarding.
Inside this collection you’ll find resources designed to help children:
• Track reading progress
• Build reading confidence
• Improve comprehension
• Analyze characters
• Understand story elements
• Set reading goals
• Reflect on favorite books
• Celebrate reading achievements
• Develop lifelong literacy habits
All printables on this page are completely free to download and print.
Simply save your favorites, download the pages you need, print them at home or school, and begin your next reading adventure.
What’s Included in This Collection?
📖 Summer Reading Challenge
🌎 Reading Passport
🦊 Favorite Character Sheet
⭐ Book Review Page
📚 Reading Log
🎯 Reading Bingo
🏆 Reading Certificates
📝 Story Elements Graphic Organizer
🌟 Character Traits Activity
🚀 Reading Goals Tracker
Whether your child reads for ten minutes or gets lost in a book for hours, every page read helps build imagination, knowledge, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.
Bramble may be small, but he knows something important: even the tiniest act of kindness can help a garden bloom.
I’m excited to share this collection of free Bramble the Bee printables designed to encourage kindness, gratitude, empathy, creativity, reading, and a love of nature. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, librarian, homeschool family, or school counselor, these activities provide fun and meaningful ways for children to learn while exploring the world around them.
These free resources are inspired by Bramble the Bee by Devon R. Browning and are perfect for children ages 4–10.
All printables are completely free to download and enjoy.
Included in This Free Printable Collection
🐝 Kindness Hive Reward Chart
Encourage positive behavior by coloring a honeycomb each time a child completes an act of kindness. Children can track actions such as helping others, sharing, using kind words, including a friend, and saying thank you.
😂 Bee Joke Booklet
Children love silly jokes, and this printable booklet is filled with bee-themed humor that encourages reading while making kids smile.
🌼 Pollinator Scavenger Hunt
Take learning outdoors with a fun nature scavenger hunt. Children search for bees, butterflies, flowers, clover, ladybugs, birds, dandelions, and more while learning about pollinators and the natural world.
📚 Bee Bookmark Set
Four colorful bookmarks featuring Bramble and positive messages:
Bee Kind
Bee Helpful
Bee Yourself
Bee Grateful
🎨 Bee Coloring Pages
Three fun coloring pages featuring Bramble and encouraging messages about kindness and helping others.
🌻 My Kindness Garden
Children explore how acts of kindness grow just like flowers. This activity encourages reflection on good deeds, kind words, and encouraging actions.
🌀 Bee Maze
Help Bramble find his way to the sunflower while practicing problem-solving skills.
🌱 Plant Growth Journal
Perfect for homeschool and classroom nature studies. Children can record observations, track plant growth, measure height, and document what they learn.
🌸 Gratitude Flower Garden
A beautiful gratitude activity that encourages children to think about the people, places, and experiences they are thankful for.
🏆 Official Kindness Keeper Certificate
Celebrate kindness, empathy, gratitude, and compassion with a printable certificate signed by Bramble the Bee.
Perfect For
Parents
Teachers
Librarians
Homeschool Families
School Counselors
Character Education Programs
SEL Activities
Nature Studies
Spring Learning Units
Young Readers Ages 4–10
About Bramble the Bee
Bramble the Bee is a heartwarming children’s story about kindness, friendship, gratitude, and helping others. Through Bramble’s adventures, children learn that even the smallest actions can make a big difference in the lives of those around them.
We hope these free activities inspire children to grow kindness wherever they go.
