Tin in the Bin

Hidden Surprises

Children’s book cover for Tin in the Bin by Cheryl Mary Coleman from Story Time With Ninny, featuring an Australian magpie investigating an open tin can in grassy parkland.
Little brown bear accent, one of the Story Time With Ninny characters.

Welcome to Tin in the Bin Hidden Surprises — a quiet little corner where the story continues through colouring, imagination, and play.

Below you will find a growing collection of free printable activities inspired by Tin in the Bin of the characters and calming lake scenes, designed to encourage creativity, gentle focus, and those magical moments where children bring stories to life in their own unique way.

Whether it’s a peaceful afternoon at home or a calm classroom activity, these printables are a simple way to extend the joy of story time just a little longer.

✨ Creative Corner✨

Tin in the Bin printable colouring worksheet for children featuring worms, a baked beans tin, and a rainy garden scene, inspired by an environmental children’s story about nature and recycling.
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Tin in the Bin printable colouring worksheet for children featuring worms, a baked beans tin, and a rainy garden scene, inspired by an environmental children’s story about nature and recycling.
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Tin in the Bin printable colouring worksheet for children featuring worms, a baked beans tin, and a rainy garden scene, inspired by an environmental children’s story about nature and recycling.
Download Here

There are more stories and adventures waiting…

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