Remember the moment the Grinch’s heart grew three sizes bigger? That grumpy green guy from Dr. Seuss’s 1957 classic starts out trying to steal Christmas—but ends up loving it most of all. These 16 free pages have something for everyone: little hands will love the big bold baby Grinch faces and Max with his silly antler, while detail lovers can dive into action-packed scenes like the Christmas tree heist and the famous roast beast feast. You’ll find mischievous smirks, loyal dog moments, and sweet meetings with Cindy Lou Who. Fun fact: The Grinch wasn’t even green in the original book—that iconic color came from the 1966 cartoon!
What’s Inside This Collection?
For Little Hands: Kick off with the Baby Grinch with Santa Hat Coloring Page—those big bold shapes make it easy to stay inside the lines while adding bright holiday colors.
For Young Artists: Grab the Grinch and Max Best Friends Coloring Page—clear outlines show the Grinch patting his loyal dog, perfect for adding fun shades to their fuzzy fur.
For Detail Lovers: Challenge yourself with the Grinch Stealing Christmas Tree Coloring Page—a busy living room scene with fireplace, stockings, and a tiptoeing Grinch in full Santa disguise.
Fan Favorite: Everyone loves the Grinch Holding Heart Coloring Page—it captures that famous moment when his heart grows three sizes, with a big smiling face that’s super fun to color green and red!
Grinch Face Portrait Coloring Page
A close-up of The Grinch's face with a mischievous smile.
Baby Grinch with Santa Hat Coloring Page
An adorable baby Grinch wearing a tiny Santa hat.
Baby Grinch with Scarf Coloring Page
Cute Baby Grinch wearing a striped scarf and smiling.
Grinch Hand Stealing Ornament Coloring Page
The Grinch's furry green hand reaching for a Christmas ornament.
Grinch in Santa Suit Coloring Page
The Grinch dressed as Santa Claus with his signature smirk.
Max the Dog with Antler Coloring Page
Max the dog sitting happily with a tied-on reindeer antler.
Grinch and Max Best Friends Coloring Page
The Grinch patting his loyal dog Max on the head.
Cindy Lou Who Coloring Page
Sweet little Cindy Lou Who from Whoville with her signature hair.
Grinch and Cindy Lou Who Coloring Page
The Grinch and Cindy Lou Who standing together and smiling.
Grinch Holding Heart Coloring Page
The Grinch holding a heart that has grown three sizes.
Grinch 2018 Movie Style Coloring Page
The Grinch in the 2018 Illumination animated movie style.
Grinch with Gift Sack Coloring Page
The Grinch carrying a bulging sack of stolen presents.
Grinch and Max Christmas Sleigh Coloring Page
The Grinch and Max riding a sleigh loaded with stolen presents.
Grinch Stealing Christmas Tree Coloring Page
The Grinch sneaking away with a decorated Christmas tree.
Grinch Christmas Feast Coloring Page
The Grinch carving roast beast at the holiday table.
Grinch and Cindy Lou Meeting Coloring Page
The Grinch surprised by little Cindy Lou Who at night.
Tips for Coloring These Grinch Pages
These pages mix thick bold lines with some busier scenes, so crayons or washable markers work great for the simple ones—little hands won’t slip. For the detailed sleigh and feast scenes, switch to colored pencils for more control in those sneaky spots.
Pro Tip: Want the Grinch’s fur to look soft and fluffy? Use short, quick strokes all going the same direction instead of scribbling back and forth. Layer a lighter green on top for extra fuzziness!
Creative Ideas & Fun Facts
Did You Know?
- The famous song “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” was sung by Thurl Ravenscroft—the same voice behind Tony the Tiger!
- The Grinch lives high on Mount Crumpit with his loyal dog Max, who helps pull the sleigh.
- Dr. Seuss said he created the Grinch after feeling “very Grinchish” looking in the mirror on December 26, 1956.
- The 1966 cartoon special holds a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes!
Make Your Pages Even Cooler
- Heart Glow Effect – On the Grinch Holding Heart Coloring Page, color the heart extra bright red, then add tiny sparkles around it with a white crayon for a magical glow.
- Three Shades of Green – Use THREE different green shades on the Grinch’s fur (light, medium, dark) to make him look soft and fuzzy instead of flat.
- Snowflakes for Max – On the Max the Dog with Antler Coloring Page, draw a few extra snowflakes falling around him to set the wintery mood.
- Watch Then Color ⭐ INTERACTIVE – Before coloring the Grinch 2018 Movie Style Coloring Page, watch a clip of the 2018 movie online. THEN try to match the colors exactly!
- Fallen Ornaments – On the Grinch Stealing Christmas Tree Coloring Page, add a few fallen ornaments on the ground that the Grinch accidentally dropped—funny detail!
- Roast Beast Feast – Color the roast beast golden brown on the Grinch Christmas Feast Coloring Page, then draw tiny speech bubbles with “Merry Christmas!” from the Whos around the table.
- Candy Cane Scarf – On the Baby Grinch with Scarf Coloring Page, color the stripes red and white like a candy cane for an extra festive look.
- Growing Heart Thought Bubble – On the Grinch and Cindy Lou Meeting Coloring Page, add a thought bubble above the Grinch with a tiny heart starting to grow inside.
- Sing Along Color ⭐ INTERACTIVE – Play “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” while coloring the Grinch in Santa Suit Coloring Page. Color one section for each verse of the song!
- Gift Tag Names – On the Grinch with Gift Sack Coloring Page, draw tiny gift tags poking out of the sack with Who names like “Cindy Lou” or “Martha May” written on them.
