Coloring page Smiling Baby Dragon

Smiling Baby Dragon — coloring page to print

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A cute smiling baby dragon sitting on a meadow; a simple printable coloring page for kids.

Difficulty
Hard
Recommended age
5+ yrs
Category
Fantasy
Subcategories
Dragons
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This free printable coloring page shows a smiling little dragon sitting on a grassy hill under the sun and clouds. The dragon has big friendly eyes, horns, back spikes and a striped belly. Kids who love fantasy creatures will enjoy coloring its wings, scales and the background scenery. It's a free printable coloring page for kids to download and color.

A little story

The little dragon woke up happy and stretched its tiny wings toward the sun. It giggled at the clouds and invited you to color a bright day together.

What to prepare

colored pencils markers or pens wax crayons A4 printer paper

How to color it step by step

  1. 1Print the page and tape it flat to your table.
  2. 2Color the dragon's belly stripes in alternating colors.
  3. 3Fill the wing membranes a lighter shade than the body.
  4. 4Color horns, spikes and tail tip with a contrasting tone.
  5. 5Add colors to the sun, clouds and rolling hills background.
  6. 6Leave tiny white spots in the eyes for shiny highlights.

Color suggestions

dragon body — lime green
belly stripes — soft yellow
wing membranes — pale purple
horns and claws — light beige
sun — bright orange
grass and bushes — fresh green

Coloring tips

Use two shades for the dragon's body.
Darken edges for a simple shadow effect.
Short strokes work well on spikes.
Blend crayons lightly for smooth wings.
Keep a white spot in each eye for shine.
Color grass with upward strokes for texture.
Alternate two colors on striped belly.
Use markers for bolder outlines.

What you'll discover

  • Dragons are characters from stories and myths.
  • Many dragons are shown with wings and scales.
  • Artists give dragons different colors and patterns.
  • Coloring helps plan foreground and background colors.

Vocabulary

Match the word to its meaning — tap a word, then its meaning

What your child will learn

  • Builds fine motor control and pencil grip.
  • Improves focus and task persistence.
  • Develops color choices and visual planning.
  • Encourages storytelling and imagination.

Fun facts

  • Dragons are mythical creatures found in many cultures.
  • The word "dragon" comes from Greek drakōn meaning serpent.
  • Different cultures imagine dragons with wings or without them.
  • Dragons appear in flags, folklore and famous legends.

Learn & play

1Color every cloud a light blue.
2Make the dragon's wings a different color than its body.
3Find all round shapes in the picture and point to them.
4Is the dragon smiling in this picture?
Answer ▸

Yes

Frequently asked questions

Is this coloring page free?+

Yes — it's a free printable coloring page for kids.

How do I print the picture?+

Use the PNG or PDF download and print on A4 paper.

Can I color it online in the browser?+

Yes. Click the “Color online” button on this page to color the picture in your browser on a computer, tablet or phone, and save the finished work as a PNG. You can also download the PDF and print it.

What art supplies are best?+

Colored pencils, markers or wax crayons work well for details and coverage.

Can I save my colored version from the site?+

Yes, use the "Color online" tool to save your colored image as PNG.

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