Naptime for Henry and the Bird Parade

Henry the hippo snoozes peacefully with his giant head resting just above the water. His eyes stay closed, and the corners of his mouth turn up in a sleepy smile. Five little birds line up on his wide back like feathered friends at a parade, each bird perched tall and proud as they watch over their giant pal.

The soft ripple of water curves beneath Henry, showing he likes to rest close to the riverbank. Gentle dots sit on his warm snout, and his floppy ears stick out like little sails. Those birds look ready for a sing-along — or maybe they are just keeping watch so Henry can dream in peace.

Fun Fact!

Even though a hippo calf is small compared to adults, it can still weigh as much as a grown man!

Image Details

Coloring page of a large hippopotamus sleeping in shallow water with five small birds lined up on its back.


Coloring Tips

  1. 1 Try gentle pinks, grays, or purples for Henry’s skin.
  2. 2 Give each bird its own bright color to make them pop.
  3. 3 Add waves with light blue around Henry to show the water.
  4. 4 Draw tiny flowers or grass by the water’s edge if you want more detail.

Suggested Colors

Stone Gray
Peach Pink
River Blue
Sunny Yellow
Leafy Green

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