Baby Walrus Lounging on an Ice Floe with Tusks

A chubby baby walrus lies on a flat slab of ice, its head turned toward us with big round eyes that have little shine spots in them. The face has a small nose, puffy whisker pads dotted with tiny freckles, and two long tusks hanging down. Its flippers rest on the ice, and the body stretches back in a smooth curve. The ice floe is drawn with thick edges, a few cracks along the sides, and a split between two sections. The outlines are bold and the shapes are large, so younger kids can stay inside the lines without much trouble. Try soft browns and tans for the walrus, then pale blues and purples for the ice. It is also a nice way to talk about Arctic animals and what tusks are used for. Print it free at home or in class.