Colorful Printable Bookmarks (Ready to Use)
Updated November 2026 · 5 free printables
Five pages of bookmarks already in full color, for when you need a bookmark today and not after an hour of coloring: a fox, an elephant, a frog and a bear; rockets and planets on a night sky with an octopus and a whale under the sea; unicorns, a sunflower and a butterfly; a snowman, a Christmas tree, a penguin and a mug of cocoa; and four bookmarks with Arco the hedgehog and a speech bubble, one of them with lines for This book belongs to.
About these printables
Each bookmark has its own soft background and a frame in a brand color. Print them on white card stock at normal or best quality, cut along the dashed lines and add a ribbon. They make a small gift from a teacher to a class or a party favor that is not candy.
At a glance
- Pages
- 5 free printables, one PDF each
- Ages
- 3 to 6
- Paper
- US Letter and A4
- Price
- free, no sign-up needed to download
Colorful Printable Bookmarks (Ready to Use), One by One
A closer look at the pages that belong to this collection itself. The other pages in the gallery above are described on their own theme pages, linked from each card.
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1. Colorful Animal Bookmarks (Ready to Print)
Four bookmarks already in full color, ready to print and cut: a fox with a mouse and a bird, an elephant with a zebra, a frog with a snake and a bug, and a bear with an owl under the moon. Each one has its own color frame. Print on card stock for bookmarks that last. Simple shapes keep it relaxing for little hands, roughly ages 3 to 7.
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2. Colorful Space and Ocean Bookmarks
Two night-sky bookmarks (a rocket with a ringed planet and a robot, a big planet with a red rocket) and two sea bookmarks (an octopus with fish, a whale with a sailboat), all in full color and ready to use as soon as they are cut out. Simple shapes keep it relaxing for little hands, roughly ages 3 to 7.
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3. Colorful Unicorn and Flower Bookmarks
Four full-color bookmarks: a white unicorn with a rose, a golden unicorn with a butterfly and a mushroom, a sunflower with a bee and a ladybug, and a purple butterfly over a pink flower. Ready to print, cut and give. Big, open spaces and thick lines make it a great pick for preschoolers and kindergartners. Color the petals in bright spring colors and the leaves in fresh green.
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4. Arco Reading Bookmarks in Color
Four full-color bookmarks with Arco the hedgehog and a speech bubble: I stopped reading right here, One more chapter?, a tip to read out loud to a pet or a teddy, and This book belongs to with lines for a name. Ready to print and cut. The bold outlines are easy to stay inside, even with chunky crayons.
Tips for coloring Colorful Printable Bookmarks (Ready to Use)
- Print one test page on plain paper first to check the colors and the cut lines.
- Use a paper trimmer for the long straight cuts if you are making a class set.
- Write a short note on the back if the bookmark is a gift.
Fun facts about Colorful Printable Bookmarks (Ready to Use)
- Light background tints use far less ink than solid colors, which is why these bookmarks print cheaply at home.
Fun ways to use your printables
- Slip a bookmark into every library book your child returns as a thank you for the next reader.
- Give the Arco bookmarks as a welcome gift on the first day of school.
How to print
Click Download PDF on any page and print it at 100% on US Letter or A4 paper. Use regular printer paper for crayons and pencils, or cardstock for markers and paint. Every page here is free for home, classroom and party use, so feel free to print as many copies as you need.
Frequently asked questions
Will the colors print well at home?
The backgrounds are light tints, so they use little ink and print well on an ordinary inkjet. For brighter colors choose the best quality setting and card stock or photo paper.
Can I write a name on them?
Yes. The Arco page has a This book belongs to bookmark with three lines; on the others there is room on the back for a name or a short message.