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A Big Yawn by the Riverbank

A plump hippopotamus lounges by a shallow pond, stretching his mouth so wide you can nearly count every tooth. He sits in the soft mud, half-awake, with little wrinkles around his sleepy eyes and rounded ears that perk up at every sound. Tall grass pokes up behind his back, brushing against his chubby sides while puffy clouds float lazily overhead.

A tiny bug buzzes through the warm air, just above his big, round nose. The hippo’s tongue flops in his gaping mouth, showing how he’s not ready to start moving just yet. A few pebbles scatter along the edge of the water, and gentle ripples wiggle around his toes. Everything feels slow and peaceful in this marshy spot.

Easy
Preschoolers (0-5)
#hippo #river #animals #savanna #yawn #pond #nature
Yawning hippopotamus sitting by water with tall grass, puffy clouds, and a bug flying overhead.
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Fun Fact!

A hippo's short tail has bristles that help it act like a propeller to spread its dung far and wide.

Image Details

Coloring page of a large hippopotamus sitting beside a pond, yawning with its mouth wide open, surrounded by tall grass and clouds.

Coloring Tips

  1. 1 Blend light gray and purple to shade his round belly.
  2. 2 Make the water sparkly with bright blue and white swirls.
  3. 3 Color the grass different greens for a wild touch.
  4. 4 Add a pink tongue and tiny rosy cheeks for fun.

Suggested Colors

Dusty Gray
Soft Pink
Jungle Green
River Blue
Sunny Yellow

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