Mermaid Lily's Sunny Morning Coloring Pages

Coloring page story

Deep, deep down where the ocean is warm and blue, lived a little mermaid named Lily. Her tail was the colour of a sunbeam, and her hair floated around her like soft, green seaweed.

One morning, Lily woke up and stretched her sparkly tail. "Good morning, ocean!" she chirped.

Three little clownfish, Stripey, Dotty, and Wiggles, swam right up to her nose. "Good morning, Lily!" they bubbled.

Lily giggled, and her giggle sounded like tiny bells. She played peek-a-boo with the clownfish behind a big, pink piece of coral. Stripey hid, then Dotty hid, then Wiggles hid. It was the best way to start the day.

Coloring page Age Appropriateness

The design uses large, simple shapes and thick, rounded outlines, which are ideal for the developing motor skills of 3-5 year olds. The friendly, smiling mermaid and fish are non-threatening and appealing, encouraging positive emotional engagement. The simple narrative of 'peek-a-boo' is easily understood and relatable for this age group.

Coloring Page Coloring Instructions

Hello, little artist! Look at our friendly mermaid, Lily. Can you see her hiding? You can give her a beautiful, colorful tail! Maybe it's sunny yellow, or a rainbow of colors. And what about her fishy friends? You can make them bright orange, just like real clownfish. Don't forget the big coral she's hiding behind—you can make it any color you love, maybe pink or purple!

Coloring Page Printing Tips

For the best coloring adventure, print this page on medium-weight cardstock. This helps prevent markers from bleeding through and provides a sturdy surface for crayons. Use your printer's 'Best' or 'High Quality' setting to ensure the black lines of the mermaid are crisp and clear.

Recommended Tools

Chunky crayons are perfect for little hands to grip and offer a wonderful sensory experience. Washable markers are great for vibrant colors, just be sure to put a protective sheet underneath. Large colored pencils can help with developing a proper pencil grip.