Mermaid Coloring Pages
Mermaids swim, sit on rocks and even rest on the moon in these 33 sheets. Little ones will love the cartoon mermaids, who hold pearls, read books and throw a tea party for a crab. Real looking mermaids come next, swimming past shipwrecks, coral reefs and a lighthouse.
The last few mermaid coloring pages are made for grown-ups. Swirls and shells fill every corner. Magic creature fans will find more on our unicorns and dragons.
Free Mermaid Coloring Pages
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Mermaid Waving on a Rock
A little mermaid sits on a rock in the sea and waves hello. The sun shines above.
Mermaid and Bubbles
A baby mermaid reaches up to play with big bubbles. Coral and shells sit on the sand.
Mermaid With a Pearl
A little mermaid lifts a big round pearl out of an open clam shell.
Mermaid and a Seashell
A little mermaid holds a spiral seashell up to her ear. A starfish clip sits in her hair.
Mermaid With Shells in Her Hair
Starfish and shells are tucked all through this little mermaid long wavy hair.
Mermaid Reading a Book
A little mermaid lies on the sea floor with an open book. A treasure chest sits nearby.
Mermaid Diving Down
A little mermaid swims straight down with her arms out in front. Bubbles trail behind her tail.
Mermaid With a Shell Lantern
A little mermaid carries a lantern made from a shell through the seaweed.
Mermaid Tea Party
A little mermaid pours tea at a rock table. A crab is her guest.
Mermaid Building a Sandcastle
A little mermaid puts a shell on top of her sandcastle. A bucket and spade sit beside it.
Mermaid Playing Catch
A little mermaid reaches out to catch a round shell as it floats by.
Mermaid on an Anchor
A little mermaid sits on an old anchor. Small fish and a treasure chest are close by.
Mermaid and a Sea Castle
A little mermaid swims toward a castle made of shells and coral.
Two Mermaid Friends
Two little mermaids hold hands as they swim side by side.
Mermaid Under the Moon
A mermaid sits on a rock in the sea under a big round moon and stars.
Mermaid Brushing Her Hair
A mermaid sits on a rock and brushes her long hair with a shell comb. Small fish swim by.
Mermaid by a Lighthouse
A mermaid leans on a big rock at the shore. A lighthouse stands on the cliff behind.
Mermaid Holding a Starfish
A mermaid lies on a sandbar and looks at a starfish in her hand. A tiny crab walks past.
Mermaid Jumping a Wave
A mermaid leaps out of a big curling wave with her arms stretched forward.
Mermaid in a Coral Reef
A mermaid swims above branching corals, sea fans and round sponges.
Mermaid and the Treasure Chest
A mermaid looks into a treasure chest full of coins beside an old ship wheel.
Mermaid at a Shipwreck
A mermaid swims past an old sunken ship. Barrels lie on the sand.
Mermaid at a Sea Cave
A mermaid swims toward the opening of a rocky sea cave. Shells lie on the sand.
Mermaid Under an Old Pier
A mermaid swims past the wooden posts of an old pier with seaweed hanging down.
Mermaid With a Shell Crown
A mermaid wears a crown of shells and a shell necklace. Her hair floats out behind her.
Mermaid in an Ocean Garden
Coral, shells and seaweed fill every bit of space around this mermaid.
Mermaid on a Shell Throne
A mermaid sits on a throne made of a giant shell hung with strings of pearls.
Mermaid on the Moon
A mermaid sits on a thin curved moon above swirling patterned waves.
Mermaid and Swirling Waves
A mermaid sits on a rock by a lighthouse. Swirls fill the waves, clouds and her hair.
Mermaid in a Shell Circle
A mermaid curls up inside a ring of shells, starfish and coral.
Mermaid With Swirly Hair
Her long hair turns into waves and swirls that fill the whole page.
Pattern Mermaid Swimming
A mermaid swims through water full of curls and bubbles. Her tail is filled with patterns.
Mermaid With a Pattern Tail
Seen from the side, this mermaid curls her long patterned tail through the waves.
Mermaid Tail Coloring Ideas
- Color each row of scales a little darker than the one above it.
- Make a rainbow tail, with one color for each band of scales.
- Give the fin at the end a lighter color so it looks thin.
- Many people choose blue, green and purple, like the sea.
- Leave a few scales white or use silver to make them shine.
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Frequently asked questions
Simple mermaid pages for preschoolers?
The mermaid waving on a rock, the one holding a pearl and the pair holding hands have the fewest lines.
Where did mermaid stories start?
People have told mermaid stories for thousands of years, mostly in towns by the sea. Sailors far from home said they saw them in the waves.
Is the mermaid from a movie?
We drew every mermaid here ourselves. None of them come from a film or a book.
Do they work for a pool party?
Yes. Print the sandcastle, the tea party and the treasure chest pages and add some shell stickers.
