Teach perseverance, problem-solving, and a little Southern history, with crayons!

Bring history and character education to life with this engaging coloring and storytelling companion to Willie the Weevil’s Nutty Idea! (but the picture book isn't required to enjoy the coloring book)

Students will love following Willie, a friendly boll weevil from Enterprise, Alabama, who learns how one small idea can change an entire community.

Perfect for classroom use, reading centers, or take-home enrichment, this coloring book helps students connect literacy, history, and creativity while reinforcing positive character traits like innovation, courage, and helping others.

✏️ What’s Included:

• Full 20+ page coloring book featuring Willie the Weevil’s story
  
• Easy-to-understand text with large, kid-friendly illustrations
  
• A creative writing and drawing prompt inviting students to imagine how they can help their community
  
• Perfect tie-in to lessons on:
  
  • Agriculture & Alabama history
    
  • Problem-solving and perseverance
    
  • Cause and effect
    
  • Character education
    

  💡 Suggested Use:

  • Read aloud and color along as a class
    
  • Pair with the picture book Willie the Weevil’s Nutty Idea for cross-curricular literacy activities
    
  • Use for early finishers, morning work, or independent reading centers
    
  • Ideal for grades K, 3