Magical Friendship Mermaid Coloring Book Pages

Coloring page story

Finny the mermaid loved to make new friends. One afternoon, he saw a tiny, shy seahorse hiding behind a blade of sea-grass. The seahorse's tail was curled up tight.

"Hello," said Finny in a very soft voice. "My name is Finny. What's yours?"

The seahorse just peeked out with one eye.

"Do you want to play hide-and-seek?" Finny asked kindly. He swam behind a big, round stone and counted, "One... two... three!"

Slowly, the little seahorse uncurled its tail and swam to a new hiding spot. They played for a long time. Finally, the seahorse whispered, "My name is Pip. And I like playing with you." Finny smiled a big, friendly smile.

Coloring page Age Appropriateness

The theme of making friends with someone shy is a valuable social lesson for preschoolers. The visual setup of hiding and peeking is a familiar game. The drawing's simple composition and lack of overwhelming detail make it accessible and not intimidating for young children who are still building their artistic confidence and fine motor skills.

Coloring Page Coloring Instructions

This is a very kind merman named Finny, and he's making a new friend! Can you see the little seahorse hiding? You could color the sea-grass bright green. What color will you make Finny's tail? He has such a friendly smile! The big rock he is hiding behind can be gray, brown, or even a fun, sparkly color. Let's make this picture feel warm and friendly.

Coloring Page Printing Tips

To create a mini storybook, print this and other mermaid pages on standard letter-sized paper. Punch holes on the side and tie them together with yarn. This makes the coloring activity part of a larger, tangible project.

Recommended Tools

Colored pencils are a good choice here, as they allow for layering soft colors, fitting the gentle theme. Twistable crayons are also great as they don't require sharpening and their barrels are easy for small hands to hold.