Meet Sniffles, a funny little creature known as a virus. He’s not very big, but oh-so-sneaky! He loves slipping where he shouldn’t—into noses, throats, and sometimes even ears! A virus is a teeny-tiny particle you can’t even see with your eyes. But once it sneaks into your body, it can cause fever, chills, a funny voice, and a sudden desire to stay in bed wrapped up to your chin. Sniffles is a true flu expert. He never goes anywhere without his runny-nose boots, his sneeze gloves, and his coughing bag. He lives for moments when someone forgets to wash their hands or sneezes without covering their mouth. But beware: he hates soap, properly used tissues, and vaccinated people! To stay clear of this rascal, just follow a few simple tricks: wash your hands often, sneeze into your elbow, dress warmly when it’s cold, and definitely don’t share your spoon with your sniffling little brother!

To color this mischievous Sniffles, you can use a bright, lively red for his round, energetic body, a zesty yellow for his germy spots, and a deep brown or maroon for his grubby little fingers. His big googly eyes can be red and white, as if he's always on the lookout for the next sneeze. His sharp teeth pop best in bright white—don’t worry, he’s promised not to nibble on children! For the background, you could imagine a pale blue like a doctor’s office or a soft gray like a chilly classroom in winter.

But don’t worry — you won’t catch anything by coloring Sniffles! He can’t jump off the page, no matter how hard he waves his germy arms. And if you do happen to come down with the flu (runny nose, robot voice, and favorite stuffed toy in hand), this coloring page is the perfect thing to do while snuggled under a cozy blanket. No need to move, no need to talk—just you, your crayons or screen, and Sniffles waiting for a colorful makeover!