Got a child who loves mermaids and reading? These printable mermaid bookmarks are just the thing!
Those of you who are familiar with our monthly coloring pages know that children's book author and illustrator, Melanie Hope Greenberg, loves mermaids!
Most of our June coloring pages are mermaid themed in honor of Coney Island's Mermaid Day Parade and inspired by Melanie's iconic book, Mermaids on Parade. Our first was these adorable mermaid paper dolls.
How to Make Mermaid Bookmarks
First, Download and Print out coloring page. By clicking on this link you agree to our terms of service. *See below.) --> Mermaids for your books!
For longer life, print on card stock or heavy paper.
Using crayons or colored pencils, color to your heart's desire. No need to use the "right" colors or stay in the lines!
Want to add a little extra mermaid sparkle? Outline or decorate the bookmarks with glitter glue pens.
For even longer life, you can laminate the bookmarks. Then be sure to check out our complete printable bookmark collection!
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DIY mermaid bookmarks are perfect for summer party favors, or even at a craft table during a party or other gathering. Librarians may print out as many as they like (but do not distribute the electronic pdf file) to have at summer reading events. Pair them with a read aloud of Mermaids on Parade for extra awesomeness. Don't forget to check out all of Melanie's mermaid themed coloring pages.
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About the Mermaid-in-Residence
Melanie Hope Greenberg is a mermaid in disguise! She is also an award winning author and illustrator of more than 15 children’s books and she loves to teach about the art of children's books in the classroom. Her picture book, Mermaids on Parade, which depicts the iconic Coney Island celebratory Mermaid Parade, was selected as a Bank Street Best Book, and for the Texas Reading Club and PBS Kids Summer Reading Lists.
Melanie also does wonderful school and library visits where she shares with children the process of writing and illustrating children's books.
Sharlene says
Love Melanie's books--and I love her cover illustrations! Especially "Aunt Lilly's Laundromat." So colorful and her artistry is amazing--not to mention the content of her books. Erica--thank you so much for these amazing book and activity ideas! Love them!