Fire Swirl Creature with a Tall Wavy Mane

A stout, four-legged creature stands in side view facing right, covered in curling flame shapes. Swirls of fire sit along its back, shoulder and hip, and a tall, wavy mane rises behind a pointed ear with a small triangle inside. The face has a round swirl near the eye, a blunt snout with a nostril, and a couple of pointed tufts hanging under the chin. Its tail stretches out behind with small spiky ridges and ends in a flickering flame tip. The feet are simple rounded domes. The big, open swirls are easy to color, which makes this a good page for younger kids. Try warm reds, oranges and yellows on the flames, then pick a softer color for the body so the fire stands out. You could also give each swirl its own shade to practice staying inside the lines. It's a free printable that works well for a quiet afternoon at home or in class.