Mary’s Life In Color
When Mary O’Toole was a young girl in County Carlow, Ireland, she dreamed of a life beyond her humble farm. To make her dreams come true, she worked hard. She took on small jobs, such as mending clothing and doing errands for her neighbors. She saved every penny she earned. At age 16 all of her hard work and saving paid off when she left Ireland and sailed to America!
The Trailblazing Life of Mary O’Toole is an inspiring read for adults and children alike. View her story in color, and below you will find coloring pages for young readers to stylize her story in their own way.
MARY’S DREAMS
As a young girl, Mary dreamed of bigger things than her small farm in Ireland. She dreamed of a life in America and the many adventures she could have.
On this page, encourage your artist to color in Mary’s dreams while also using the free space provided to color in their own dreams. Or, add in the parts of Mary’s life and story that seemed most exciting.
MARY’S DEDICATION
Dreams do not simply come true when you want them to. You must work hard to make them come true. Mary challenged every obstacle that was put in her way in order to make a name for herself. This illustration reflects the hard work Mary put in to accomplish her dreams.
Encourage your artist to color in these tasks, while also using the free space to draw what they hope to become when they grow up.
MARY’S GAVEL
The role of a municipal judge is an honorable one. This honor is often symbolized by the gavel judge’s yield. Mary’s gavel may have been plain in appearance physically, but her role as a judge was one of courage, inspiration, and spark.
Encourage your artist to color in this gavel creatively in how they would represent themselves. Perhaps their gavel is sparkling and pink, or blue and white striped.
