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Patterned Hippo on a Sunny Riverbank
Meet our friendly hippopotamus, decorated with lively patterns from nose to tail! This hippo loves basking in the sun along the river’s edge, watching birds fly by and listening to the gentle splash of water. Imagine what bright and cheerful colors it might wear in its wild, patterned world. Every shape and zigzag invites a unique color choice. What story will your colorful hippo tell when it’s complete?
FUN FACT
A hippo shows its huge mouth and teeth as a threat display to warn off other hippos or potential dangers.
Meet our friendly hippopotamus, decorated with lively patterns from nose to tail! This hippo loves basking in the sun along the river’s edge, watching birds fly by and listening to the gentle splash of water. Imagine what bright and cheerful colors it might wear in its wild, patterned world. Every shape and zigzag invites a unique color choice. What story will your colorful hippo tell when it’s complete?
COLORING TIPS
Try alternating colors in each pattern section to make the hippo truly stand out. Use colored pencils for detailed parts and experiment with gentle shading to give the hippo a rounded look. Adding a soft sky or grassy riverbank background can make your hippo’s world come alive.
COLOR INSPIRATION
Not sure what colors would suit? Try using the below.
FUN FACT
A hippo shows its huge mouth and teeth as a threat display to warn off other hippos or potential dangers.
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