The Fisherman and his Wife Coloring Book
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Enjoy this free printable "The Fisherman and his Wife" coloring book with 10 pages for kids of all ages: preschool, kindergarten and elementary grades.
Step into the enchanting world of the Brothers Grimm and bring this classic German fairy tale to life! Use your favorite colors to tell the story of the fisherman, his ambitious wife, and the magical fish, while discovering a timeless lesson about being grateful for what we have!
This coloring book is a companion activity for the read-along storybook video.
The Fisherman and his Wife · Page 1
Near the edge of the wide, whispering sea, there stood a tiny, wiggly wooden hut. Inside lived a fisherman named Silas and his wife, Elara. Silas was cheerful and content. Elara… well… she wished life were a little fancier.
The Fisherman and his Wife · Page 2
One bright morning, Silas cast his line—and up came a shimmering fish with rainbow scales! “Please let me go,” the fish said kindly. “I’m a magic fish named Glister.” Silas blinked in surprise… then gently set the fish free.
The Fisherman and his Wife · Page 3
When he told Elara, she gasped. “A magic fish? And you didn’t ask for anything?” She pointed toward the sea. “Go back! Ask for a nicer home!” So Silas trudged to the shore and called, “Magic fish, magic fish, come to me…”
The Fisherman and his Wife · Page 4
With a splash and a swirl—POOF! Their tiny hut became a sunny cottage with flower boxes and bright windows. Silas smiled. Elara smiled too… but only for a little while.
The Fisherman and his Wife · Page 5
The next morning, Elara tapped her foot. “This cottage is nice,” she said, “but I want a big house!” Silas sighed a long, sea-breezy sigh. Still, he walked back to the shore and called the magic fish again.
The Fisherman and his Wife · Page 6
POOF! A tall, shiny house appeared—with long staircases, sparkling floors, and a kitchen big enough for a parade. Silas felt grateful. But Elara… she was already dreaming of something even bigger.
The Fisherman and his Wife · Page 7
Soon she wanted a castle. Then she wanted to be a queen! Each time Silas called, Glister granted the wish. Elara sat on a golden throne in a giant castle, wearing a heavy crown, while Silas looked on with a worried face.
The Fisherman and his Wife · Page 8
At last, Elara looked out at the sky. “I want to rule… the whole… WORLD!” she cried. Silas’s heart fluttered like a frightened bird. But he walked to the sea anyway, whispering the magic words to the darkening waves.
The Fisherman and his Wife · Page 9
The waves crashed. The sky turned grey. Glister the magic fish rose from the deep, looking very tired and old. “Go home, Silas,” the fish said gently. “Your wife already has everything she truly needs.”
The Fisherman and his Wife · Page 10
Silas hurried home—and found the castle gone. No big house. Not even the cottage. Only their tiny, wiggly hut stood by the sea. Elara looked around, then hugged him tight. “I think… this is enough,” she whispered. And they lived happily ever after.
The Fisherman and his Wife
coloring book cover
Poem: The Lesson of the Sea
complements the fairy tale
