Dragon Coloring Pages

What Kind of Creature Is Dragon?

Dragon is a made-up creature from European stories and legends.
It has a body like a big lizard, large wings like a bat, and is covered in horns, spikes, and hard scales.
Depending on the story, it breathes fire from its mouth or guards treasure in a mountain cave.
It is not a real living creature, but people all over the world have loved it for a long, long time.

Western Dragon and Eastern Dragons

Japan and China have dragons too, right?
Eastern dragons have long, thin bodies like snakes. They fly through the sky without wings and are like gods that bring rain. The dragon in the Zodiac Dragon coloring page looks like this too.
The big difference is that Western Dragon has a big, chunky body with four legs and wings.
Try comparing it to Yamata no Orochi, the giant eight-headed snake from Japanese mythology!

Dragon in Stories

In old European stories, Dragon was often shown as a scary monster that knights had to fight.
But in picture books and cartoons today, many kind Dragons appear and become friends with people.
They let you fly on their backs and guard treasure. They are cool and reliable friends!
Just like Unicorn and Wizard, it is a creature you just need in a fantasy world.

Dragon All Over the World

Dragon stories are not just in Europe. You can find them all over the world!
In England, there is a legend of a knight fighting a dragon. Giant dragons also appear in Northern European myths.
Their look and personality change depending on the country and time period, so it is fun to compare them.

3 Coloring Pages

There are 3 coloring pages.
The 1st page shows a baby Dragon sitting down with a happy smile. It has many big spaces, so even small children can color it easily.
The 2nd page shows Dragon spreading its wings and flying over castles and villages.
The 3rd page shows Dragon lying on a pile of gold coins and crowns inside a cave. It is a detailed coloring page drawn right down to every single scale.
Use your favorite colors to make your very own Dragon!

Choose any color for Dragon

Dragon is a magical creature, so you can color Dragon any way you like!
Green and red look super cool, while light blue and purple make Dragon feel mysterious.
If you color the belly ridges a brighter yellow or cream than the body, it will look just like Dragon!
For the wing membranes, lightly add the same color as the body to make them look see-through.

Color the scales with two shades

On the 3rd coloring page, try coloring the scales one by one, switching between dark and light shades of the same color.
Just by doing that, Dragon's body will look shiny and bright!
If you color the back spikes and horns dark brown or gray, Dragon's body colors will really pop!

Treasures glow with gold and gems

If you layer a little orange over yellow for the gold coins and crown, they will look just like real gold!
Color each gem a different color like red, blue, and green to make a sparkling pile of treasure.
If you make the cave rocks dark with gray or dark brown, Dragon and the treasure will stand out nicely!

The sky and scenery

Color the sky light blue on the 2nd coloring page, and leave the clouds white.
Color the castle roof red or blue, the forest green, and the river light blue to bring this storybook world to life!

Eyes and horns show feelings

If you make Dragon's eyes yellow or gold, Dragon will look like it has magic powers!
On the 1st coloring page, add a little light pink to the baby dragon's cheeks to make it even cuter.
Make the bottom of the horns dark and the tips bright to make them look sharp!

The Name Dragon

People say the word "Dragon" comes from an ancient Greek word that means "big snake."
That is why some old pictures of Dragon show a long body just like a snake!

Dragon on a National Flag

A bright red Dragon is drawn on the flag of Wales, a region in the UK.
Dragon was a scary monster, but it was also a sign of strength and bravery!

A Real "Dragon"

The biggest lizard in the world lives on islands in Indonesia, and it is called the "Komodo dragon."
Its body can grow as long as 3 meters! It looks just like a real Dragon.
However, it has no wings and does not fly in the sky. It is in the same group as the chameleon and the Japanese lizard.

Toes of the Eastern Dragon

The Eastern Dragon has a different number of toes depending on the picture. They say that in long-ago China, a Dragon with 5 toes was a special pattern only for the emperor to use. Try counting the toes on the Zodiac Dragon coloring page, too!