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Bible story bookmarks
Jonah and the Big Fish Bible Story Colouring Bookmarks for Kids
A printable Bible story bookmark set based on Jonah and the Big Fish. Children colour and cut the bookmarks, using the scenes to retell the story and mark a reading place. Story focus: God tells Jonah to go preach, but Jonah runs away. Jonah is thrown into the sea. The fish spits Jonah out. Jonah obeys God.
- Suggested ages
- 5–10 years
- Activity time
- 25–40 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
English
Age, time and difficulty are planning guides. Check the preparation notes for adult help.
$2.70 USD
One-time purchase
Digital download · No physical item shipped
What’s included
- God sends Jonah to Nineveh
- Jonah runs away by ship
- Jonah is swallowed by a big fish
- Jonah obeys and Nineveh repents
- Simple and easy to color
- Printable PDF: Instant Download
- Includes: 1 printable A4 page with 4 bookmarks
Your download files
- JonahandtheBigFish.pdf: 1 page
File inventory and page counts checked against the originals. Page counts include any instruction pages. Please check the preparation notes before printing for a group.
Getting ready
Age & adult help
Straight trimming and picture-based retelling make this one of the simpler paper formats.
Prepare the cut bookmarks if needed and read the story captions together.
What you’ll need
Printer, paper or light card, colouring pencils or crayons, scissors. A laminator is optional for durability.
Time & preparation
One set of four story bookmarks, including colouring and cutting. Teaching time is additional.
Age is an editorial estimate for the motor and reading demands of this format. Difficulty, completion time and suggested tools are planning estimates, not build-tested.
Check the file before you print for a group, and allow for any extra help the kids might need.
Printing tipsThe story behind the craft
Bible passage: Jonah 1–3
Jonah sails away instead of going to Nineveh. After a storm, he is swallowed by a great fish and prays; when he is released, he goes to Nineveh, where the people respond to God’s warning.
Main takeaway: Jonah is given another opportunity to listen and respond.
While you colour the bookmarks
Follow the scenes: God sends Jonah to Nineveh; Jonah runs away by ship; Jonah is swallowed by a big fish; Jonah obeys and Nineveh repents.
Use the separate bookmark pictures to retell the account and connect each one with the moment it represents.
Follow the journey from ship to sea, fish and city. Leave room to discuss the people of Nineveh, rather than ending the lesson with the fish.
Younger learners can arrange the scenes with an adult. Older learners can choose a bookmark, locate the corresponding passage and explain its place in the wider story.
Questions to explore
- Where was Jonah meant to go?
- What did he do inside the fish?
- What changed when he finally went to Nineveh?
Common questions
What files are included in this download?
The download is a 1-page PDF: JonahandtheBigFish.pdf. This is the English edition. You print the files yourself; physical supplies are not included.
How many bookmarks can I make?
The activity page contains four illustrated bookmark designs. Colour them while the sheet is flat, cut them apart and use the pictures to retell the account. Keep them separately as reading markers or arrange them in story order. For a Bible reading to accompany this activity, use Jonah 1–3.
Which pages should I print, and at what size?
The original PDF pages are A4 landscape. JonahandtheBigFish.pdf: print the page for each learner or group. Print single-sided. On US Letter paper, select Letter and Fit or shrink to the printable area; the originals are not separate Letter-sized files.
What supplies and preparation does this need?
Printer paper or printer-compatible light card, colouring pencils and scissors. Lamination is optional; finish the colouring before laminating.
What help might children need with this activity?
Suggested ages: 5–10 years. Prepare the cut bookmarks if needed and read the story captions together. Adjust this guide for the child’s reading and making skills.
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