That morning, the sea was calm and the air warm along the shore. Five friends in swimsuits were enjoying their holiday, playing together with their feet in the water and laughter echoing around them. Their names are Lila, Hugo, Samir, Chloé, and Mathis. Some were busy building a sandcastle, others were tossing a colorful beach ball, while the most curious among them was observing the little sea creatures hiding near the rocks. That’s when Samir spotted a red crab scuttling quickly between two stones, waving its claws as if defending its spot. The children came closer, quietly, fascinated, making sure not to disturb it. A few moments later, a loud blow echoed from the sea. They all looked up toward the horizon — a whale had just surfaced nearby! They stood in awe, watching this rare and beautiful moment. The whale had come up to breathe before slowly diving back into the water with a smooth, powerful motion. It was the first time they had seen a whale in real life, and the image stayed with them — a quiet, unforgettable memory of nature’s grandeur.

To bring this seaside scene to life, you can use a light blue for the sky, a turquoise blue for the ocean, and a soft golden beige for the sand. The sun can shine brightly in vivid yellow, warming the whole picture. The children’s swimsuits could be red, green, yellow, orange, or striped — whatever fits your style. The beach ball will look great with splashes of purple, pink, green, and yellow. The children’s hair can be brown, blonde, black, or red, and their skin any natural tone you choose, depending on the story you want to tell. The little crab can be shaded in red or a rusty orange-brown, and the whale can be a bluish grey or deep navy, like it just rose from the deep sea.

You can color this page online or print it out to do by hand. And as you color each detail, try to imagine the calm sound of the waves, the warmth of the sand… and that quiet, special moment shared between friends, facing the beauty of the ocean.