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Lots of kids think it\u2019s nice to colour in a cute Easter chick, but for those who don\u2019t, a rat might be just up their street!<\/p>\n<p>In this cheerful spring scene, a newly hatched chick is meeting Mr Rat for the very first time. The little chick has just popped out of its egg and looks excited to say hello, while Mr Rat leans in with a friendly smile, curious about his new companion.<\/p>\n<p>Around them, there\u2019s plenty to explore, from the cracked eggshell and winding snail to the flowers, rolling hills and bright sun shining overhead. The scene captures a quiet, happy moment in nature, full of small details for children to enjoy as they colour.<\/p>\n<p>This colouring page can also be used as a <strong>simple Easter story prompt<\/strong>. What do you think Mr Rat is saying to the chick? Will they become friends? Children might enjoy making up their own story about what happens next.<\/p>\n<p>With bold outlines and clear shapes, this printable is easy for younger children to colour while still offering enough detail to keep older children engaged. Perfect for Easter activities at home or in the classroom, and ideal for children who enjoy something a little different.  <\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:12px; text-align:center; font-size:0.95em;\">\n<span class='mb-center maxbutton-16-center'><span class='maxbutton-16-container mb-container'><a class=\"maxbutton-16 maxbutton maxbutton-download-as-pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rooftoppost.co.uk\/free\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/colouring_in_easter_surprise_for_rat_by_Keith_Dando.pdf\"><span class='mb-text'>Download as PDF<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rooftoppost.co.uk\/free\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/colouring_in_easter_surprise_for_rat_by_Keith_Dando.jpg\" download><br \/>\nDownload as a JPG image instead<br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p>With AI-generated resources filling up the internet, it&#8217;s important to us at Rooftop Post that ours remain distinctive, and you might like to know that this colouring page was drawn by a human called Keith Dando.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rooftoppost.co.uk\/free\/info\/copyright\/\" title=\"Copyright\">\u00a9 Rooftop Post &#8211; 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