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Dolphin Mandala Coloring Page

A calm dolphin mandala coloring page for kids who enjoy ocean animals. Pair it with a short story, vocabulary, and questions for a quiet reading and coloring activity.

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Web previewA simple black and white coloring page for kids showing a smiling dolphin and a sea turtle swimming together near large coral shapes.

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Dash and the Lost Turtle

Tilly the Sea Turtle was very lost. She was far away in the deep blue sea.

The water was dark and cold. Tilly wanted to go back home.

She looked for the big Coral Reef. She could not see the pretty colors.

Tilly saw a shadow in the water. It was a happy dolphin named Dash.

Dash had a big smile on his face. "Are you okay?" Dash asked the turtle.

"I am lost," said Tilly the Turtle. "I need to find the Coral Reef."

"I can help you," said Dash. "I know where the reef is."

Dash did a big flip in the air. Tilly laughed at the silly dolphin.

"Follow me!" said Dash. He swam through the bright water.

Tilly swam fast behind her friend. They saw many silver fish.

They saw long green seaweed. The sun made the water look gold.

"The reef is very close now," said Dash. He swam in a big circle.

Soon they saw many bright colors. They saw pink coral and red plants.

"We are here!" yelled Tilly. She was so happy to see her home.

The Coral Reef was a busy place. Tiny fish swam in and out.

The sand was soft and white. Tilly felt the warm water on her shell.

Tilly was happy to be back. She thanked Dash for his kind help.

Dash waved his fin and swam away. "Goodbye, friend!" Dash called out.

Tilly waved her flipper back. It was a very good day at sea.

Glossary
  • Coral Reef: An underwater place made of colorful coral where many sea animals live.
  • Shadow: A dark shape made when something blocks the light.
  • Flipper: A flat body part that sea turtles and other animals use to swim.
  • Fin: A part of a fish or dolphin's body that helps it move through water.
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