Children have been fascinated by mermaids for centuries. These mythical creatures have helped children develop their imaginations by children imagining a world outside themselves. Mermaid coloring books help stir a child's creative thought and can be used to keep their attention on educational themes within the coloring book such as learning to count or beginning math. Mermaids can also keep children interested in objects and words such as seashells sand or water. They can also help children learn and identify objects animals and things associated with the natural world such as beaches seashells the sea or sea mammals.