Dragons appear in the folklore of cultures all over the world — in European legends they are often fire-breathing guardians of treasure, while in Chinese and Asian mythology dragons are wise, benevolent creatures associated with water and good fortune. Most fairy-tale dragons are depicted with four legs and two wings, though some stories describe serpentine dragons without wings at all.
Coloring ideas: try a classic green dragon with darker green scales on the back and a lighter cream belly. The wings look dramatic in red or deep purple with darker veins. The stone castle tower can be medium gray with darker gray stone outlines. Add a bright red or gold flag for a pop of color.
Kids can decide whether their dragon is friendly or scary and color the face accordingly — a big smile in pink or red, or a fierce expression with bright yellow eyes. Older kids can add smoke puffs from the dragon's nostrils.
