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This princess and dragon coloring page turns the old story on its head. There is no fight and nobody needs saving. A smiling princess in a long gown stands on a green hill, with a small gold crown on her dark hair. Next to her, a friendly dragon looks up with big round eyes and a toothy grin. His tail curls toward her feet, as though he were a very large pet.
A gray castle rises behind them, with clouds in the sky above. Flowers grow along the grass at the bottom of the sheet.
Coloring your princess and dragon coloring page
Green is the usual pick for a dragon, and orange wings look great against it. Give him a yellow belly so it stands out. You could also try a blue dragon with purple wings, or a red one with gold spikes. He belongs to your child, so anything goes.
Her gown can be any color that sits well next to him. Purple is a good match for a green dragon. Choose her skin tone and hair to match the child coloring the page. Keep the castle a soft gray with a blue sky, then let the flowers add little dots of bright color.
- Use small U shapes on his back to suggest scales.
- Add a tiny puff of smoke from his nose.
- Give her a sword or a book, whichever she would choose.
A new kind of story
Old fairy tales often show a knight rescuing a princess from a dragon. Many newer books turn that around, with a clever girl who makes friends with the beast or saves the day herself. Ask your child how this pair met. Was he lost? Did she find an egg? What do they do on a normal day?
Write the answers down, and you have a first story. Young writers often find it easier to start with a picture than with a blank page.
Dragons around the world
Stories about dragons come from many places. In Europe they often breathe fire and guard gold. In China they are lucky creatures linked with water and rain, and they have long bodies with no wings. The word itself comes from an old Greek word for a big snake. You can read about the dragon on Wikipedia.
Show your child a picture of a Chinese dragon next to this one. Ask what is the same and what is different. It is a good way to open a talk about how people in different places tell different stories.
Play and pretend
Cut out both figures, tape them to craft sticks and make a small puppet show. A shoebox makes a fine castle. Children will act out the story they have in their heads, and you may be amazed by what they come up with.
Teachers can use the page for a lesson on kindness. How did she make friends with something that others feared? What could we do when a new student seems different? A silly drawing can open up a serious talk without any pressure.
Fairy tale fans and adventure kids
Kids from four and up will enjoy it. The dragon's big body is easy to fill, while the gown and crown give older kids some detail. It is a nice pick for children who like both fairy tales and adventure.
Look at the clouds and the flowers too. Kids who finish early can add a rainbow behind the castle or a few butterflies over the grass.
More brave friends
Love this princess and dragon coloring page? Our dragon coloring pages have plenty more scaly friends, including the baby dragon page. The knight coloring page adds another hero. Find the whole set on our princess coloring pages hub.
Questions
Is the dragon scary?
No. He is a friendly pet with big eyes and a goofy smile.
Does the princess need saving?
Not at all. She and the dragon are friends in this picture.
Can I print this for my class?
Yes. Print as many copies as you need for school, home or library use. Please do not sell the page.
