Surprised Flounder in Glasses Spots Ariel's Treasure Chest

Ariel the mermaid rests behind a large treasure chest on the sea floor, one hand raised as she looks up at Flounder. Flounder wears a pair of glasses and has a surprised, open mouth, and a swirl of bubbles spins in the water between them. Three smaller fish swim near the top of the page. The chest has a lid with rows of round studs, metal bands, and a curved handle, and it sits open with stones or gems piled inside. Barnacles dot the sides and wavy sand lines surround the base, while branching coral rises at the left. Ariel's tail curls up behind the chest, and her long hair floats out to the right. Try a warm gold and silver palette for the chest and its treasure, then use soft blues and greens for the water so the fish and Ariel's tail stand out. The large shapes suit younger kids, and the studs and bubbles give older children some detail work.