Elf with a Candy Cane

Grinning from ear to ear, this joyful elf leans on a giant striped candy cane that is taller than it is, using it like a walking staff. A pointed hat tilts to one side, curly-toed shoes peek out below, and a few peppermint candies are scattered around its feet. The huge candy cane is the star of the page — a long, bold shape just begging for its classic red-and-white stripes. With a single clear character and one big prop, it is friendly for younger colorers but still fun for older kids who want to get those stripes neat. Candy canes are a beloved Christmas treat, their hooked shape said to look like a shepherd's crook. Talk about that while you color the swirls. Print it on US Letter or A4 and try a few peppermint colors — red, green, even blue — on the candies below.