Penguin with a Present

A baby penguin with rosy cheeks waddles through the snow carrying a present tied with a bow. It wears a knitted bobble hat with a zigzag band and a fringed scarf, while snowy fir trees, round bushes, snowflakes and stars fill the background. The penguin is large and simple; the hat and gift patterns add detail for ages 6 and up.

Level

Medium

Areas to color

127

Ages

Ages 6+

Time to color (estimate)

40–60 minutes

Paper

A4 or US Letter, standard printer paper

Instead of pure black, try a dark navy or charcoal gray for the penguin's back and head, so the face and eyes stay clear. Use two shades of one color on the present, lighter on the top and darker on the sides, to make it look like a real box.

Use a light gray or pale blue for snow shadows: it makes white areas look three-dimensional.

Red and green side by side can look flat; add gold or a warm yellow to lights and stars to make the page glow.