Coloring books
Bible coloring book: scenes and scripture pages to print
Bible coloring books are bought by people who will use them with a group, so the page list matters more than the art. A Sunday school teacher wants the stories in the order they are taught; a parent wants the ones their child already knows. This format plans the scenes with you first, then draws each as black line art on white, with figures kept simple and reverent rather than cartoonish.
| What you get | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pages | 12 to 24 full-page drawings, one scene or verse illustration per page |
| Line style | Clear outlines with modest detail on robes, landscape and architecture, thicker if you name a young audience |
| Page list | You approve the list of stories and scenes before anything is drawn |
| Redraw | Any page can be redrawn with an instruction (“simpler figures”, “fewer people”, “add a border”) |
| Files | Print-ready PDF in US Letter (8.5 x 11 in) plus a cover image |
| Rights | Full commercial rights: sell it on KDP, on Etsy or from your own site |
| Price | Free to plan; pay per book to unlock and download. No subscription. |
What makes a good Bible coloring book
Pick a spine: creation to exodus, the parables, the life of Jesus, the Psalms. A random assortment of famous scenes is harder to teach from and harder to name in a title.
- One moment per page: the ark being built, the ark in the rain, the dove returning. Three pages is better than one crowded page trying to tell the whole story.
- Figures: keep faces calm and simple. Over-detailed faces tend to look strange once colored and can read as disrespectful.
- Architecture and landscape carry the detail: robes, stonework, palm trees, water. That is where an older child or adult finds the coloring pleasure.
- Verse pages: if you want scripture text, add it yourself after download so you control the translation and its permissions.
Who buys Bible coloring books
Church and home education, almost entirely. They buy in bulk or print in bulk, and they choose by story coverage rather than by art style.
- Sunday school teachers and children’s ministry leaders printing a page per week.
- Homeschool parents following a scripture curriculum.
- Parents buying a quiet activity for a service.
- Churches handing out activity sheets at events, camps and vacation Bible school.
How to make one here, in four steps
- Write one sentence: “a Bible coloring book for children aged 5 to 10, scenes from the life of Jesus in order”.
- Approve the page list. Reorder the stories to match the way you teach them.
- Pages are drawn one by one. Redraw any scene with too many figures or a face you are not happy with.
- Download the US Letter PDF and the cover.
Before you pay, the pages appear as small watermarked previews, enough to check each scene is the moment you asked for.
Publishing it on KDP or Etsy
8.5 x 11 in, no bleed, is the standard paperback build, and the 24-page minimum applies. If you add verse text pages between drawings, they help you reach that count and give the book a teaching rhythm.
Etsy is often the stronger channel here because churches want a printable they can run for thirty children. Say clearly in the listing whether the buyer may print for a whole group, since that is the question they will ask.
Frequently asked questions
Does it print Bible verses on the pages?
No. The drawings are text-free. Add verses yourself after download so you choose the translation and stay within its permissions, which vary between translations.
Can I choose which stories appear?
Yes, and you should. Name the stories or the theme in your sentence, then reorder the page list to match your teaching plan before anything is drawn.
Are the figures drawn respectfully?
The style keeps faces calm and simple rather than comic. If a page comes out wrong for your audience, redraw it with an instruction such as “simpler faces, more reverent”.
Can a church print copies for a class?
Yes. Full commercial rights cover printing for a group, selling the book, or giving it away at an event.
Can I make it for adults?
Yes. Name adults and the pages come out with more architectural and botanical detail, closer to a devotional coloring book than a Sunday school sheet.