Rustle, rustle – who’s hiding in the leaves? This hedgehog coloring page shows a prickly little visitor at the edge of the farm. Print the free page and color the hedgehog and its leaves in cozy fall shades.
Why Kids Love This Hedgehog
The hedgehog sits comfortably on the ground with a pointy snout, round button eyes and a thick coat of spikes. Twigs with leaves grow all around, and big and small leaves plus a few stones cover the ground. In the background stand a wooden barn with a cross-braced door, a picket fence, bushes and a tree. The spikes are perfect for playing with several shades of brown.
🖨️ Step by Step: How to Print It Best
Click “Print” on the right, or download the image or PDF.
Letter or A4 in portrait, scaling set to “Fit to page” – the picture fits the sheet perfectly.
Regular printer paper is fine for colored pencils; for paint, use thicker paper (65–110 lb).
Grab your crayons and go – then give the finished picture a spot on the fridge!
Fun Facts About Hedgehogs
Hedgehogs are nighttime loners that search gardens, hedges and farm edges for food. They eat beetles, earthworms, caterpillars and slugs, which makes them great garden helpers. An adult hedgehog has about 6,000 to 8,000 spines, and when it’s in danger, it rolls into a prickly ball. In cold months, hedgehogs hibernate, often tucked into a pile of leaves. One important tip: never give a hedgehog milk – a little bowl of water is much better.
What to Do with Your Finished Hedgehog
Collect real fall leaves and glue them around the hedgehog for a leaf pile you can touch. Or build a real leaf pile in the yard where hedgehogs can spend the winter.
Color Ideas for Your Hedgehog
Browns, oranges and yellows give this page a warm fall feel.
Dark brown spines with light tips like a real hedgehog.
Leaves in red, orange and yellow.
Fresh green leaves on the twigs beside the hedgehog.
Purple and pink spines for a magical twist.
Great Times for This Coloring Page
This hedgehog is a fall classic.
Leaves and hedgehogs just belong together.
Perfect before or after a class walk outdoors.
Great for learning how animals get through winter.
Shows which wild animals live near farms and gardens.
Quick Hedgehog Facts
This little spiky critter is full of surprises.
A hedgehog has about 6,000 to 8,000 spines.
It rolls up when it feels threatened.
Hedgehogs hibernate through the cold months.
Milk gives hedgehogs a tummy ache.
More Farm Dog, Cat and Small Animal Coloring Pages
Find more animals around the farm – like the mouse in the grain sack and the owl in the barn.
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Your Benefits at PureSketchy:
- Texture practice: Spines and leaves need different strokes.
- Caring for nature: Kids learn how to help hedgehogs.
- Seasons: Fall colors and hibernation come to life.
- Steady hand: Lots of leaves build careful coloring.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What age is this coloring page for?
This page works well for ages 5 to 8: the hedgehog is big, while the leaves and barn add a medium level of detail.
Is the download free?
Yes, all coloring pages on PureSketchy are 100% free for personal use, preschools, and schools.
What should we color it with?
Colored pencils in several browns are ideal for the spines; crayons work well for the leaves.
Is there a German version?
Yes! You can find the German version at Igel im Laub.