The deep depths of the sea is quite a mystery. The sea holds a lot of marvels. And in the playful mind of a little girl with an imagination as vast as the sea, there could possibly be mermaids.
Naturally inclined to fantasy, little girls take pleasure in make-believe. They can fantasize about anything. One of the most common subjects of reverie of little girls is the mythical half-woman; half-fish creature, the mermaid.
And how fun it would be for little girls if this enchanting creature they admire was in a coloring book they could indulge in coloring. Well, renowned coloring book author, Elizabeth Shelby has a treat for mermaid fans, the Mermaid Coloring Book.
Mermaids are famous for their vibrant mermaid tails; long, beautiful hair; and gorgeous face. This has been artistically depicted by Elizabeth Shelby in the Mermaid Coloring Book. But apart from their otherworldly appearance, there’s a lot more to love about them, so read on if you want to know more about them and about Elizabeth Shelby’s mermaid-themed coloring book.
The Mermaid Icon, Ariel
One of the major factors that may have contributed to the little girls’ mermaid obsession is the popular Disney movie, The Little Mermaid. It came out in the year 1989, and since then, it brought about generations of mermaid-loving girls. Little girls would often fantasize about mermaids or even daydream to be a mermaid, especially the Disney princess, Ariel.
There is a lot to admire about Ariel.
First of all, she’s the only Disney princess that is a mythical creature, which makes her really fascinating. As she is a mermaid, she is otherworldly gorgeous; has long, beautiful locks; has an enchanting singing voice; can talk to animals; and is a skilled swimmer that lives in the wonderful underwater world. Apart from her beauty and abilities, another admirable thing about her is her attitude.
Ariel is a dreamer with a strong desire to have legs and feet; live in the human world; and be with her human love, Eric. But her father, King Triton was very strict; protective; and against her aspirations.
She was so ambitious, that she was brave enough to take the risk of making a dangerous deal with the octopus villain, Ursula, even if it meant trading in her voice and risking her soul. The plot became more complicated after Ariel gained legs, but she didn’t back down and got what she wished for in the end.
The movie gives hope to the dreamer in little girls, as it conveys a message that whatever you dream to be or to have, you can achieve it if you strive to attain it.
Following this fantastic movie was a direct-to-video sequel, prequel film, and even a musical. It also inspired theme parks, video games, and other varieties of merchandise.
Why Do Girls Love Mermaids so Much?
Other than in Disney’s The Little Mermaid film and franchise, the mythical mermaid creature can be found as toys; is applied as a theme for fashion, jewelry, and accessories; and inspired several other products. And they’re all quite lovely. There’s no wonder little girls have grown fond of mermaids.
But there is more to mermaids than just being modeled after in the production of cute material things parents can buy for little girls. So let’s get to know more about them as told in myths and find out some of the reasons why little girls love them and love to fantasize about being one.
Mermaids are highly attractive. They often spend time on rocks, perched with a comb in one hand and a mirror in the other, as they comb their beautifully flowing; lengthy hair and stare at their reflection. That can be one of the reasons why little girls like to pretend to be mermaids, as any girl would love to feel beautiful in her own special way.
They are helpful. They would come to the rescue when there are drowning humans. And apart from little girls’ wish to be a mermaid, the thought of being saved by a mermaid when drowning would be amusing to little girls.
They get to witness the wonders of the sea underneath the surface. The sea is their habitat, and they get to bask in the beauty of it, as they get to swim around it without getting tired or suffocated since they are part fish. That, we humans can’t do.
They can talk to sea creatures. This ability of theirs allows them to befriend sea creatures. Little girls can only imagine how fun it can be.
They have a captivating singing voice. Their singing voice is not only beautiful but also powerful.
With their singing, they can hypnotize men to do anything they wish. Their singing can also make a listener forget one’s pain, sorrow, and rage. Other effects of their songs to listeners are empowerment, weakening, and putting them to sleep.
They are magical creatures capable of many powers. Aside from communicating with sea creatures; being able to control and affect listeners with their powerful singing voice; and swimming and breathing underwater like the aquatic animals, mermaids have many other amazing powers. They were said to have other powers like manipulation of water, manipulation of weather, prediction of the future, wielding objects of power, and etc.
The Mermaid Coloring Book by Elizabeth Shelby:
A Coloring Book for Team Mermaid
The charming, magical mermaids are in with little girls. And so can be a coloring book filled with plenty of splendid pictures of mermaids. That is what the Mermaid Coloring Book by Elizabeth Shelby exactly has in store, which little girls will love.
This is one of Elizabeth Shelby’s many coloring books for little kids. Her art is something she wants to share with the little ones for them to enjoy and to bring out the artist in them. She also made other coloring books featuring other mythical creatures, and this one is for the mermaid-loving team mermaid!
With Elizabeth Shelby’s Mermaid Coloring Book, little girls can unleash their creativity and channel their inner mermaid as they splash into this coloring book with their imagination.
The coloring book comes in two different versions to suit different age groups. There is one for kids ages 4 to 8 with simple designs, and there is one for kids ages 8 to 12 with more complex designs.
In this coloring book, little girls can immerse themselves in the enjoyment of coloring, as in it are 50 pictures that capture mermaids’ marvelous beauty in their wonderful water habitat along with their delightful sea creature friends. And the pictures are in a large; 8.5″ x 11″ format, providing a wide area for creative expression.
Plus, little girls are free to let their creativity flow into the pages of this coloring book without ever worrying about bleed-through since the pictures are printed only on a single side.
Gift this to an imaginative little girl, and she will appreciate it. It would make a great gift on special occasions like her birthday, Christmas, and etc or if you’re simply looking for something nice to keep her occupied.
The Benefits of Coloring
Coloring can be beneficial in many ways. Giving a kid a coloring book not only benefits the child but also the parent. Below are some ways of how coloring can benefit both children and parents.
It is an entertaining activity that is fun to do and relaxing.
Coloring would make a nice leisurely activity. This activity can help keep the boredom away and keep children calm as they concentrate on beautifully filling pictures with color. They may also even have it as a hobby.
It stimulates creativity.
With a box of crayons together with a child’s playful imagination, beautiful results can be brought about on the pages of a coloring book as the child realizes her imagination on paper. She gets to think of what colors would go well together to make the picture look appealing. She gets to practice her artistic side.
It helps minimize children's use of electronics.
Kids these days tend to spend a lot of time on electronics like the smartphone, tablet, laptop, computer, TV, video game console, and etc. The use of electronics for prolonged periods of time can cause health hazards, like:
- Eyestrain
- Headaches
- Neck pain
- Shoulder pain
- Backaches
- Bad posture
- Wrist pain
- Poor eyesight (nearsightedness/myopia)
- Reduced attention span
- Physical fatigue
- Stress
- Irritability
- Abnormal sleep pattern
- Obesity
- Compromised Immunity
Being occupied with coloring can help keep children away from electronics. Also, it can help save power and cut costs in the electricity bill. As they are away from the electronics for a while, there’ll be less power consumption.
It also has mental benefits and can improve different skills.
Coloring makes use of areas of the brain that improves concentration as well as problem-solving and organizational skills. Also, it utilizes both the right and left hemispheres of the brain. So as both these hemispheres are being utilized while coloring, both problem solving and motor skills are being enhanced.
It has a therapeutic effect.
When a child is focusing on coloring, it can distract them from negative thoughts and feelings. The negativity within the child can then be removed and be replaced with a more positive vibe.
It provides parents blocks of time to do their responsibilities or have time for themselves.
As adults, parents have some important matters they need to take care of or other times, need time to relax as well. While their children are engrossed as they entertain themselves by coloring, parents can be free to do other things. And they can have peace of mind knowing that their children are engaging in a productive, safe activity.
The otherworldly beauties of the sea together with their aquatic friends depicted in Elizabeth Shelby’s Mermaid Coloring Book can let little girls be as imaginative and creative as can they be. This coloring book can bring joy and many benefits too.
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