Hippo Grinning in a Snorkel and Dive Mask

A chubby baby hippo stands in profile with its head turned toward us, grinning wide enough to show a few little teeth. It wears a snorkel mask strapped around its head, and a long snorkel tube runs up past its ear with the mouthpiece curled near its chin. Its big round eyes sit behind the goggles, and its large nostrils, rounded ears, short tail with a pointed tuft, and small toenails on each foot are all drawn with thick, easy outlines. The wide open shapes make this a good fit for younger kids using crayons or chunky markers. Try coloring the hippo in soft grays or purples and picking bright colors for the mask and snorkel so the gear stands out. It also works well as a starting point for talking about how real hippos spend lots of time in water. You can print it free for a rainy afternoon or a classroom ocean unit.