Unicorn Mother and Baby Coloring Page

A mother unicorn nuzzling her baby captures one of those tender moments that makes for a really sweet coloring page. The flowing manes, gentle curves, and magical details give you plenty to work with, whether you want to keep things soft and dreamy or go bold with fantasy colors.

What colors work best?

Pastels are the obvious choice here, and for good reason. Soft pinks, lavenders, and mint greens create that magical nursery feel. But you can also try unexpected combinations like a deep purple mother with a pale yellow baby, or even reverse the usual and make the baby’s mane more vibrant than the mother’s. Metallic gold or silver markers work beautifully on the horns to make them really shine. If you want something earthier, cream and champagne tones with rose gold accents can look surprisingly elegant.

Did you know?

In medieval tapestries and manuscripts, unicorns were often shown with their young in enclosed gardens, symbolizing purity and maternal protection. Baby unicorns don’t actually have a special name in traditional folklore, though some modern fantasy writers call them “sparkles” or “foals.” The spiral horn of a unicorn always twists in the same direction in classical art, though artists today take more creative liberty with this detail.

How to color this one

Start with the bodies in your lightest shades, then layer darker tones along the edges to create dimension. The manes are where you can really have fun—try blending three or four colors together, working from roots to tips. Colored pencils work especially well for this gradual blending. For the horn, leave a white highlight strip down one side before coloring the rest to make it look three-dimensional and glossy. Use a slightly darker shade around where the mother and baby touch to show depth and make them look like separate figures rather than one blob.

Who’ll love this?

This one appeals to younger children who love unicorns but aren’t quite ready for super intricate designs. It’s also nice for anyone who finds detailed mandalas stressful—the shapes are simple enough to be calming. Parents and kids can color matching pages together, or grandparents might enjoy this as a gentler coloring option that still has enough detail to be interesting.