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Big Belly, Bright Eyes: Happy Hippo

A wide-eyed hippopotamus sits right in the middle of the page, his nose full of funny whiskers and his tiny ears poking out like little radar dishes. His round belly looks like he just finished eating a giant snack, and his big feet press gently on the ground. Wrinkles curve and loop over his soft cheeks, and his mouth stretches in a straight line, as if he's thinking about his next dip in the river.

Curious eyes seem to watch everything at once, sparkling with quiet mischief. Plump legs balance his body, and you can almost hear the splash he might make if he moved. There’s plenty of space around him for a splash of color—maybe he's sitting in bright green grass or by cool blue water on a sunny day. His gentle, patient face waits for a burst of imagination.

Easy
Preschoolers (0-5)
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Front view of a plump hippopotamus with big round eyes, small ears, wide nose, and wrinkled skin.
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Fun Fact!

The closest living relatives of hippos are actually whales and dolphins, which might seem surprising!

Image Details

Coloring page of a large hippopotamus facing forward, with round eyes, small round ears, big nostrils, and lots of wrinkles and spots on the snout.

Coloring Tips

  1. 1 Use light brown or gray for the wrinkly skin.
  2. 2 Add blue or green for a watery splash around his feet.
  3. 3 Try coloring the cheeks a soft pink for fun.
  4. 4 Make the eyes extra shiny with a bright white dot.

Suggested Colors

Stone Gray
Pale Blue
Moss Green
Pastel Pink
Ivory

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