Daniel in the Lions' Den is often remembered for one dramatic night, but the story starts much earlier — with a young man who chooses to stay faithful long before any lions are involved. This coloring book follows Daniel from his arrival in Babylon, through the new law that puts his faith to the test, to the night he's lowered into the den and the morning the king comes running back. Each page follows one part of the story, so children can take it in scene by scene, at their own pace.
The book also includes creative pages and activities that help children revisit and remember Daniel's story, closing with a short prayer about trusting God even when we're afraid. It's a good fit for family time, Sunday school, and homeschool Bible lessons for children ages 3–8.
Daniel was taken far from home to serve in the king's court in Babylon, but he never stopped praying to God — three times a day, by an open window, just as he always had. He served faithfully and became one of the king's most trusted advisors.
Some jealous officials wanted to get rid of Daniel, so they tricked the king into signing a law that no one could pray to anyone but the king for thirty days. Daniel heard about the new law, but he kept praying to God just as he always had, even though he knew what it could cost him.
Daniel was thrown into a den of hungry lions as punishment, but God sent an angel to shut the lions' mouths, and Daniel came out completely unharmed the next morning. The king was amazed, and he praised the God who had rescued Daniel.
Try one real page from the book — young Daniel, before the story of the lions' den even begins. No email required, just a real printable page.
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This one free page is just the beginning. The full book leads your child through the whole story of Daniel and the Lions' Den — one coloring page at a time, from Daniel's arrival in Babylon to the morning the king comes running back.
Get the Full Book on AmazonSet this page out and talk with your child about why Daniel kept praying even when it was risky, and how that same kind of courage can help them today.
Hand it out before or after the Daniel and the Lions' Den lesson so kids revisit the story with their hands, not just their ears.
Pair one page with your Daniel reading and let your child retell the scene as they color.
Quick answers for parents and teachers.
The book is designed for children ages 3–8. Younger children can focus on the large, simple shapes, while older kids can add more detail and follow the story on their own.
Yes. Once you've downloaded the free PDF, you're welcome to print it as many times as you like — for your own children, your classroom, or your homeschool group.
The full Daniel and the Lions' Den coloring book follows the story from Daniel's daily prayers to his rescue from the lions, with a full set of story coloring pages, along with fun activity pages, a creative drawing page, and a short prayer to help children reflect on staying faithful even when it's hard.
Yes — it's designed with both in mind. Sunday school teachers can hand it out after the Daniel lesson, and homeschool families can pair it with a Daniel reading as part of a Bible lesson.
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